Group Manager, Product Planning - PASA Panasonic Automotive Company

This key position functions as the technical advisor to CTO and AE leadership. They lead technical and commercial discussions with OEM’s and non-traditional customers for pursuits, and roadmap items for IVI, CDC and HPC products. Manages people, budget, & process activities of the Product Planning teams within the Advanced Engineering division on various research and development programs.

YOUR MISSION: 

This key position functions as the technical advisor to CTO and AE leadership.  They lead technical and commercial discussions with OEM’s and non-traditional customers for pursuits, and roadmap items for IVI, CDC and HPC products. Manages people, budget, & process activities of the Product Planning teams within the Advanced Engineering division on various research and development programs.

A DAY IN THE LIFE: 

• Manages Product Planning (PP) group level proposals in determining customer requirements and demand for new and existing products/technologies, research and development strategies, technologies feasibility, cost effectiveness.
• Researches the new technologies, product and business areas, provides the latest information to Automotive R&D division and business units and identifies opportunities for business development.
• Identifies the key players including startups, and Panasonic Japan, for each focused technology and product development area, makes strategic plan for POC (Proof of Concept) projects and early engagement with selected partners for technology evaluation and potential product development.  
• Conducts and manages the POC projects between joint internal departments and strategic partners (startups), as well as Panasonic Japan. 
• Leads organizational review and redesign activities at the group level by identifying improvements in workflow, procedures, structures and systems and realign them to fit current and future product & business realities better. 
• Integrates people with core business processes, technology and systems.
• Leads strategies to develop internal talent while balancing that effort with external hiring; targets challenging developmental assignments that build individual confidence and organizational capability.
• Ensures that those responsible for implementing a strategic initiative have role clarity and accountability for required actions and outputs as well as the authority to act in a way consistent with organizational values.
• Ensure that all individuals within the Product Planning group and R&D division are equipped with the knowledge and skills to support higher levels of performance and ongoing development of their skills. This includes the management of underperformers. 

MUST-HAVES: 

• Bachelors in Engineering, Business, computer science, or equivalent technical degree or diploma program.
• Ten (10) years of direct R&D and engineering design related experience in automotive or electronics industry, utilizing any of the Systems, Software, Electrical or Mechanical development roles.
• Five (5) years of demonstrated budget and talent management experiences, preferably leading R&D and engineering project teams.  

BENEFITS & PERKS - WE'RE ALL ABOUT YOU: 

• Great Medical/Dental Benefits
• Company-Matched 401K Retirement Savings
• Annual Bonus Program
• Educational Assistance
• Relaxed Dress Code
• PASATalks Speaker Summits
• Leadership & Mentorship Programs
• High5 Reward Recognition Program
• Onsite Happy Hours
• And many more benefits & perks found within the ‘Our Culture’ section…

WHO WE ARE:   
At Panasonic, our technology and engineering expertise delivers innovation across diverse industries. It's all about the consumer experience and making sure that we find ways to enhance that experience, either through audio enhancements or through safety enhancements inside the vehicle. 
 
Panasonic Automotive Systems Company of America (PASA) is an industry-leading global supplier to Automotive Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM’s) for infotainment systems and advanced connected car solutions. Our clients include Ford, GM, Chrysler, Daimler, Fiat, Tesla, Honda, Toyota.
 
WE TAKE OPPORTUNITY SERIOUSLY:  
Panasonic is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to: race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law. All qualified individuals are required to perform the essential functions of the job with our without reasonable accommodations. 
 
Due to the high volume of responses, we will only be able to respond to candidates of interest. All candidates must have valid authorization to work in the U.S. Thank you for your interest in Panasonic Automotive Systems of America. 

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