Sr. Director, Product Management - MRO and Support Services

If you are interested in applying for this job, please make sure you meet the following requirements as listed below.

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.

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! 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.

We are committed to a diverse and inclusive culture that will help our organization thrive!

Responsibilities

The Position :

The Sr Director, Product Line Management for Panasonic's Technical Services Business, will focus on developing our services business to an industry uptime model and grow our non-Panasonic services, maintenance, repair, and overhaul product lines.

Define, design, and manage the timely launch, and manage the product lifecycle of market-leading products and services that improve PAC competitive positioning, accelerate revenue growth, and maximize earnings.

• Partners with executive business leaders to define and optimize product line strategy that positions PAC as a technology differentiator in the market.
• Responsible for leading multiple teams of product managers within the product line to define product offering (make / buy / partner), positioning, product competitive analysis, technology / product roadmap, business cases, value pricing, Go-To-Market plan across the targeted market segments.
• Leads multiple product teams to develop, decompose, and allocate product requirements to cross-functional teams.
• Provides sales collaterals to Sales and Account Management teams. Partners to develop channel strategy and channel effectiveness metrics.
• Establish effective measurements and continuous improvement operating process at product line level to manage integrated product lifecycle performance, product quality / delivery / reliability, cost reduction, obsolescence, and strategic resource allocation.
• Partners with Product Management Process leader to mature Product Management roles in cross-functional decision making.
• Works with Program Management, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing to improve cost estimate accuracy and identify opportunities for productivity improvement.
• Responsible for organization development, employee performance, succession planning, and strategic workforce planning.
• Conducts frequent and effective employee communications. Takes initiatives to improve employee engagement and promote diversity.
• Spends time to identify, develop, and mentor talents. Work with employees to develop individualized career development plans.
• Other tasks when assigned.

The salary range of $181,000 $303,000 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.

Qualifications

What We’re Looking For :

• A change agent who has demonstrated success in leading sizeable teams through transformation.
• An integrative thinker who is effective at making decisions in a matrix operating structure.
• A situational leader who balances driving results and developing people.
• An influential leader who embraces diversity, communicates effectively, and collaborates across functions.
• An analytical thinker who can organize data logically and present insights concisely.
• An executive business leader who understands MRO / services and has demonstrated success in product positioning and go-to-market strategy.
• A lead-by-influence practitioner who drives cross-functional project teams to meet objectives.
• A global growth champion who listens to customers and translates their needs.
• A technologist who understands and innovates in dependable computing and networking.
• Strong executive presence with the highest level of integrity.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or Marketing with 15+ years of relevant experience.
• MBA degree preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in strategic marketing, product marketing, product management, or business development.
• Minimum 8 years of employee management experience.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in the IFEC industry preferred.
• Familiarity with IFEC or avionics airplane installation projects preferred.
• Deep knowledge of airplane Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul is preferred.
• Familiarity with Pragmatic Marketing and Agile development is preferred.

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 offer a highly competitive benefits program.
• Paid time off : Flexible paid time off for exempt employees and accrual for non-exempt employees.
• Health Insurance : Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance options.
• 401K with 50% match on up to 8% contribution.
• Other offerings include : Wellness Program, Counseling services, FSA & HSA, Life Insurance, and more.

All applicants are subject to Company policies regarding vaccination and / or testing for COVID-19.

Panasonic is proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected characteristics.

Thank you for your interest in Panasonic Avionics Corporation.

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