Project Manager, Procurement ​/ Purchasing, Office Administrator​/ Coordinator

Overview

Do you want to join a team that's changing the world? Do you have a strong background as a Project Manager? Then we’re looking for you. Put your skills to meaningful use, gain unique experience, and work with world-class team members with diverse backgrounds and expertise who share the same vision. Join Panasonic Energy today.

• Ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget
• Manage the overall scopes of various projects
• Manage and control project budget, track actual cost vs budgeted cost, forecast anticipated costs, create daily or weekly cost reports
• Control and manage project documentation including issuing contracts, change orders, request for information (RFI), drawing/design packages, design change narratives (DCN)
• Schedule entire scope of project including all related departments. Track Critical path of project including recovery schedules and areas of schedule improvement
• Lead and direct project meetings utilizing the schedule and other project related documentation
• Measure project performance using appropriate tools and techniques
• Perform risk management to minimize project risks
• Create daily or weekly construction reports including major highlights, schedule updates, current project status, issues or conflicts, and next action plans
• Develop spreadsheets, diagrams and process maps to document needs
• Prioritize a list of many projects and execute project deliverables with available resources
• Provide input on process improvement opportunities
• Other duties as assigned

• To ensure health and safety in the workplace, wearing PPE may include equipment such as a full Tyvek suit, safety shoes, gloves, safety glasses, face mask, bump cap, and a full hazmat suit with respirator

Note:

The following description is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, or work conditions and reflects the general nature and level of the job.

Requirements - Required and/or Preferred

Education:

• Basic/
  
  Required:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Accounting, Engineering Management, Project Management, or a related field (or equivalent work experience)

Essential

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3-5 years of construction management, Project Management or related field experience
• Strong project leader with excellent organizational and verbal skills
• Knowledge of and comfort with Microsoft Office Suite software including Access, Excel, Word, Power Point
• Ability and proficiency in collecting, analyzing, and presenting data
• Solid computer skills with proficiency in MS Office and demonstrated general working knowledge of Microsoft Project or equivalent project management software tool
• Demonstrates effective planning, organization, time management, and problem-solving skills with a strong attention to detail
• Able to manage multiple concurrent tasks in a fast-paced environment, effectively prioritize work, and deliver quality results
• Self-starter who works well independently and follows up with minimal direction and a focus on team success
• Able to make appropriate decisions when confronted with obstacles, think before acting, and resolve issues creatively and effectively
• A strong work ethic with a “get the job done” approach and consistently delivers excellent customer service
• Intuitive, adaptable, creative, and collaborative with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Collaborative by nature with strong team-building skills and willingness to learn from others
• Must have working-level knowledge of English (reading, writing, speaking)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Alignment to Panasonic’s seven core principles (contribution to society, fairness and honesty, cooperation and team spirit, untiring effort for improvement, courtesy and humility, adaptability, gratitude)

Physical

Activities:

Sit, Walk, Stand, Lift (percentages vary by task; see job documentation for details)

• Sit: 40%
• Walk: 30%
• Stand: 20%
• Lift: 10%

Required Lifting and Carrying: Not required or Occasional/ Frequent as applicable

• Up to 10 lbs.:
  Occasional
• Up to 20 lbs.:
  Occasional
• Up to 35 lbs.:
  Occasional
• Team-lift only (over 35 lbs.):
  Not Required

For onsite roles, Panasonic Energy aims to create an ideal working environment that promotes productivity and a positive work atmosphere. Join us where your onsite presence is valued and your professional journey matters.

Panasonic Energy is dedicated to transforming the world through sustainable energy by producing safe, high-quality lithium-ion batteries. We are expanding operations to De Soto, Kansas, and offer opportunities for career growth.

We are committed to inclusion and belonging as an equal opportunity employer. If you are exploring new opportunities, submit your application.

Pre-employment drug testing is required.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other…