DescriptionPosition at Panasonic Connect of North AmericaPanasonic Connect - Associate Director, IT & AnalyticsAt Panasonic Connect, we connect the power of people and technology to change work, advance society and help connect to tomorrow. Empathy, results, relentlessness and teamwork are the foundations of the Panasonic Connect Culture. Our mission is to elevate the employee experience by empowering individuals to use their voice and have a positive impact on our business. As part of our team, you will push boundaries, take action, and face challenges alongside our customers to innovate experiences that define the changing world of work. Watch this video to see how we connect talent to opportunity, work to tomorrow and solutions to purpose. Come join our journey! What You Get to Do: Defining and managing the data processes required to process an order and entitlement to customer.Create and translate the business requirements into actionable SAP system requirements and functional playbooks for the order management team.Manage and be accountable for the Continuous Improvement site projects, including the management of Kaizen activities and Lean Six Sigma transformation projects.Manage project planning activities with internal team and Stakeholders to define:Project Scope and Objectives detailed in the Project Charter Key Project Goals and DeliverablesRisks and Risk MitigationProject Milestones and ScheduleRequired Resources and BudgetStrategic thinker that can evaluate current systems and processes and define best in class future state processes that will advance our operational capabilities through data while improving our customer satisfaction.Manage and develop the resources required to run the master data and BI functions of the organization.Define and Lead System projects for Panasonic Connect NA business related to SAP Hana implementation and other system implementations, upgrades and revisions.Align resources and collaborate with PEXNA IT for governance, compliance and quality around IT related applications and projects.Understand the current and future state business objectives and build a consolidated plan that supports the direction of the business- rolling 3 year Roadmap with Application and Infrastructure VisionData driven view of systems based on defining processes required to support multiple SAP systems and consolidate functions and processes into SAP Hana based on templated view of transacting the business.Provide efficiency and oversight in the steps required to streamline and standardize processes.Partner with PEXNA IT and Manage IT Business Partner to align Connect NA and escalate all IT issues.Manage IT budget spend working with Finance and Project Owners for clear expectations and compliance.Own the AI Roadmap for Panasonic Connect NA Business, and be able to lead and influence the change.Data Management and Application Leadership:Manage the day to day activity of the lifecycle of an order through dataOwn and deliver all application related projects on time and within scopeDefine the target system requirements and data integrity, data flowProcess definition and system knowledge and capabilities of SAP, SFDC, Anaplan, PowerBIResource Management:Manage the team responsible for customer inquiries related to ordersOversight of both onshore and offshore activitiesData and Strategy Understand the data requirements of a transaction and the system Decision making capabilities that align to the corporate strategic initiatives BI leadership treating the business units as our primary customerWhat You'll Bring:Education ExperienceBachelors degree required in a related field or equivalent experience15 Years of experience in data management, transformation, system implementationExperience with Anaplan, SalesForce.com, SAP strongly preferredStrong knowledge of solution support and deliveryExperience with systems and defining requirementsIT Experience within a large enterpriseAdvanced user of Microsoft Office including Excel, Word and PowerPointCompetencies:Kaizen or related, capable facilitation and track record of problem solvingWorking with our Finance Team, ability to create financial models used to support project selection and determine projectvalue to the P and L.Proactive and effective problem solving capabilities to handle potentially complex problems and resolve conflictsMust be self-motivated with an ability to balance multiple projects under tight deadlinesAbility to rapidly adapt and respond to frequent changes in environment, priorities, and deadlinesExperience working in a team orientated, collaborative environmentExperience with significant cultural, organizational, and business process change effortsStrong project management and process improvement skills and experience with project management tools and or softwareFinancial Management Skills to support project budgetsAbility to communicate with customers and resolve customer issues in a timely mannerTeam management and the ability to right size, develop talent and deliver resultsCommunications:Ability to define communication plans and execute effectively with other Panasonic staff, key customers, executive and project management staffStrong communication written and verbal and negotiation skills to effectively communicate with all levels of personnel up to executive level both internally and within customer supplier organizations.Other Requirements:Travel Requirement: 10 travel to various locations in North America to meet with IT team or onsite for project execution.During large scale projects, the percentage could fluctuate. Adherence to corporate travel and entertainment policy is required.Understand financial requirements and complianceMust be able to grasp data requirements and system processingData Analytics skills requiredDecision making skills based on available informationWhat We Offer:The salary range of $160,000-200,000 is just one component of Panasonic Connect's total package. Actual compensation varies depending on the individual’s knowledge, skills, andexperience. This role may be eligible for discretionary bonuses and incentives. High Performance CultureA focus on Diversity, Equity and InclusionTeamwork and CollaborationRewards and RecognitionLearning & Development Opportunities Across Multiple Business UnitsCompetitive compensation packagesHybrid work modelComprehensive benefitsPaid Parental Care LeaveEducational AssistanceVolunteer time offTotal Well Being ProgramEmployee Referral ProgramPanasonic is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, 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 Corporation of North America.