Overview

Our new global headquarters is conveniently located in Irvine, CA near John Wayne Airport in the Park Place development. For our onsite and hybrid employees you will be able to enjoy amenities such as access to many restaurants and shops, running trails, a fitness deck, outdoor seating, dry cleaning, car wash, free garage parking, car charging stations, shuttle service for train commuters, outdoor games like bocce, horseshoes, gaming tables, pickle ball, and basketball. For more information on Park Place visit parkplaceirvine.com.

Who We Are:

Ever wonder who brings the entertainment to your flights? Panasonic Avionics Corporation is #1 in the industry for delivering inflight products such as movies, games, WiFi, and now Bluetooth headphone connectivity!

How exciting would it be to be a part of the innovation that goes into creating technology that delights millions of people in an industry that’s here to stay! With our company’s history spanning over 40 years, you will have stability, career growth opportunities, and will work with the brightest minds in the industry. And we are committed to a diverse and inclusive culture that will help our organization thrive! We seek diversity in many areas such as background, culture, gender, ways of thinking, skills and more. If you want to learn more about us visit us at www.panasonic.aero (https://napanasonic.icims.com/proxy/classic-data/classic-data-spa/export/profile/JOB/www.panasonic.aero) and for a full listing of open job opportunities go to www.panasonic.aero/join-us/ (https://napanasonic.icims.com/proxy/classic-data/classic-data-spa/export/profile/JOB/www.panasonic.aero/join-us/)

Responsibilities

The Position:

The Product Line Manager will develop and implement the product line strategy to drive growth and profitability for all assigned products and services. Maintain close relationships with the market (customers, evaluators, and potentials) for awareness of market needs. Define and develop road mapping processes. Focus on improving profitability, operational efficiency, problem resolution, and in-service delivery. Communication liaison and manages all product deliverables and timelines. Ensure all product data is accurate and up to date in the applicable systems / tools.

Product Definition

• Analyze various market segments and collaborate with leadership to choose the best ones to pursue. Lead in the development of the business plan for specific assigned product line(s).

• Lead the company program directive sessions.

• Provide leadership of Marketing Strategy & Product Line Forecast sessions and planning.

• Develop and maintain a 5-year road map for PAC Products to illustrate our vision and plan into the future.

• Discover market problems/issues and develop them into market opportunities.

• Lead market size/scope strategy discussions.

• Lead Product Management and lifecycle focus with KPIs.

• Determine whether we build or buy programs to support PAC’s roadmap and vision.

• Focus on new and switching customers for existing and future products.

• Lead Product Data Strategy and Product Support Strategy sessions.

• Lead Product Lifecycle planning sessions.

• Acts independently to determine methods and procedures on new or complex assignments.

• Has authority to make decisions within scope of role and budget. Decisions are guided by established policies, procedures and business plans.

• Continually monitor and negotiates Product Line commitments to ensure smooth implementation (development milestones, introduction rates, offer ability, etc.).

Road mapping/Strategy/Innovation/Research

• Participate in industry product road mapping and strategy sessions.

• Develop new and existing product plans and provide recommendations to End of Line (EOL) products, as required.

• Collaborate with other stakeholders, such as Product Marketing, on the creation of position for your products and identify product interdependencies.

Communication

• Lead external meetings and alignment for specific product line(s).

• Know why we are winning and losing in the market, and drive changes to our product and processes to create improvements. Complete "Win/Loss" analysis at a Regional level.

• Prepare and consult on final Product Review Board (PRB) package for presentation.

• Communicate product plan to PAC and to external customers.

• Lead industry product/program directive meetings and requirements.

• Participate in Industry Steering Committee meetings.

Issue Identification/Resolution

• Identify and resolve any issues which may inhibit implementation of the plan and on-time delivery.

• Ensure in-service issues are resolved quickly with a clear escalation process to identify and correct issues involving payments, portals, or other impediments to profitability.

The salary range of $131,000 – $220,000 is just one component of Panasonic’s total package. The final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to individual’s knowledge, skills, experience, and location. In addition, this role may be eligible for discretionary bonuses and incentives.

Qualifications

What We’re Looking For:

• 4 year degree, preferably in EE or CS. Or 14 years relevant experience, in lieu of a degree.

• 10+ years of progressive experience in Product Management or Marketing (may be reduced with advanced degree)

• Previous experience in the aerospace or related industry, preferred.

• Exposure to IFE or avionics airplane installation projects, airline operations and/or electronics manufacturing, preferred.

• Proficient in Microsoft Applications (i.e., Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

• Advanced ability to communicate effectively with suppliers, customers and a diverse range of internal organizations via all methods of communication.

• Advanced ability to drive, influence and collaborate across numerous functional areas.

• Advanced ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

• Advanced communication and decision-making abilities.

• Advanced creative thinking skillset and can resolve a wide range of issues in imaginative as well as practical ways.

• Advanced organization, attention to detail and follow-up skills.

• Demonstrates advanced judgement in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.

• Completion of Pragmatic – Foundations Course required

• Completion of Pragmatic - Focus Class required

• Completion of Pragmatic - Build Class required

• Completion of Pragmatic - Market Class required

• Completion of Pragmatic - Price Class required

• Completion of Pragmatic - Launch Class required

Our Principles:

Contribution to Society | Fairness & Honesty | Cooperation & Team Spirit | Untiring Effort for Improvement | Courtesy & Humility | Adaptability | Gratitude

What We Offer:

• At Panasonic Avionics Corporation we realize the most important aspects in leading our industry are the bright minds behind everything we do. We are proud to offer our employees a highly competitive, comprehensive and flexible benefits program.

• Paid time off: Exempt Salaried employees receive flexible paid time off. This means that there is no fixed number, range, or limit to the amount of Personal and Vacation Days that may be taken for exempt employees. Non-exempt hourly employees accrue 14 vacation days per year + 7 sick days + 3 personal days. Accrual rate increases with tenure. All employees receive 11 company paid holidays per year. We also close our offices at the corporate level in the U.S. between Christmas and New Year. For operational positions that are expected to work on holidays, we provide additional compensation for hours worked.

• Health Insurance: Medical insurance offerings from Aetna and Kaiser (CA &HI). Options for Employee Only, Employee + Spouse/Domestic Partner, Employee + Children, or Family. Dental PPO and DMO options & Vision insurance through EyeMed or VSP.

• 401K with 50% match on up to 8% contribution, full vested from day 1.

• Washington residents only are eligible for: Washington’s Family and Medical Leave program and Washington’s Paid Sick Leave program.

• Other offerings include: Wellness Program, Counseling services, FSA & HSA, Life Insurance for employee, spouse and child, AD&D Insurance, Long-term and Short-term disability, Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance, Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Dependent Care FLSA, Education Assistance, Commuter Program, Employee Purchase Program, Service Award Program.

All applicants are subject to Company policies, third party customer and worksite requirements, and government requirements, regarding vaccination and/or testing for COVID-19. Where permitted by applicable law, applicants may be required to be fully vaccinated with an authorized COVID-19 vaccine as a condition of employment, unless they are eligible for and obtain an exemption based on a reasonable accommodation because of a disability or a sincerely held religious belief, practice, or observance. While the Company strongly encourages COVID-19 vaccinations, it may require vaccination and/or testing for positions in which third party customer, worksite, or government requirements apply, in accordance with applicable law. At those locations where requirements apply, exemptions will be considered based on applicable law.

Panasonic is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by law or company policy. All qualified individuals are required to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. Pre-employment drug testing is required for safety sensitive positions or as may otherwise be required by contract or law. 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 Avionics Corporate.

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