PMO Analyst II

				Overview:

Do you want to join a team that's changing the world? Do you have a strong background as a PMO Analyst II? Then we're looking for you! Check out the job description and apply now! 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 the PECNA team today!

Responsibilities:

Meet the Recruiter: Denise Goetz

Summary:

 Join us at Panasonic Energy as we expand to De Soto, Kansas, where we're building the world's largest lithium-ion battery factory. This is an exciting opportunity to grow your career while contributing to the future of electric vehicles. As part of our team, you'll help push the limits of battery technology, enhancing performance and efficiency in sustainable transportation.

Our state-of-the-art facility, just outside the Kansas City Metro, will be a hub for innovation in green energy solutions. If you're passionate about sustainability and eager to contribute to the electric vehicle revolution, we invite you to be part of our dynamic team. Join us and make a meaningful impact on the future of energy and transportation.

Job Summary: 

The PMO Analyst II plays a critical role in driving project execution and operational excellence across a portfolio of high-impact projects within a dynamic manufacturing or engineering organization. This role provides strategic project support, leads advanced reporting and analysis, enforces PMO standards, and champions continuous improvement efforts. Acting as a trusted advisor to program and project managers, the PMO Analyst II ensures data-driven decision-making, facilitates cross-functional communication, and supports governance through expert use of project management tools and methodologies. This role requires a high degree of business acumen, initiative, and the ability to influence at multiple levels of the organization.

Essential Duties:

Reporting & Performance Analysis:

* Lead the creation and refinement of dashboards, KPIs, and executive scorecards to support portfolio visibility
* Analyze program- and project-level performance trends, providing actionable insights and strategic recommendations
* Ensure reporting accuracy, consistency, and alignment across multiple projects and data systems
* Automate and streamline reporting processes to reduce manual effort and improve decision support

Project Governance & Controls:

* Facilitate governance routines, including meeting preparation, documentation, and issue tracking
* Maintain oversight of PMO tools and templates, ensuring standardized application of governance policies
* Support internal/external audits by coordinating project documentation and compliance materials
* Reinforce adherence to change control, phase gate, and risk management processes

Process Improvement & Tool Optimization:

* Identify and lead improvements to PMO tools and systems (e.g., Smartsheet, SharePoint, Power BI, JIRA)
* Standardize templates, workflows, and reporting formats to drive consistency and scalability
* Champion continuous improvement initiatives to enhance PMO efficiency, usability, and stakeholder engagement

Cross-Functional Coordination:

* Serve as a liaison between the PMO and functional teams including engineering, construction, procurement, and operations
* Align tracking, resourcing, and reporting practices across departments to support integrated project planning
* Support identification and communication of cross-project risks, dependencies, and resourcing issues

Mentorship & Knowledge Sharing:

* Mentor PMO Analysts and support their development in reporting, data accuracy, and governance execution
* Lead onboarding and training of new PMO team members and project stakeholders
* Contribute to PMO knowledge management, documentation, and internal communications
* No authority to hire, transfer, suspend, lay off, recall, promote, discharge, reward, or discipline other employees

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Requirements:

* To ensure the health and safety in the workplace and for our employees' protection, wearing PPE is a possibility and includes equipment such as a full Tyvek suit, safety shoes, gloves, safety glasses, face mask, and a full hazmat suit that includes a respirator. A respirator fit test will be required based on functional area.

The foregoing description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and efforts or work conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job.

Qualifications:

Requirements - Required and/or Preferred:

Education:

* Required: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Information Systems, Operations Management, or a related field. An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
* Preferred: Master's degree (e.g., MBA, MS in Project Management, Engineering Management, or Data Analytics) or formal training/certification in project management or portfolio reporting

Essential Qualifications:

* 3+ years of experience in a PMO, project analyst, or program coordination role, preferably in manufacturing, engineering, or construction
* Advanced proficiency in tools such as Smartsheet, SharePoint, Power BI, Excel, and project tracking platforms (e.g., JIRA, MS Project)
* Demonstrated experience developing dashboards, KPIs, and executive reports; skilled in data analysis and presenting insights
* Proven ability to support governance frameworks, manage project artifacts, and facilitate structured meetings
* Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and leadership
* Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities independently in a dynamic environment
* Experience leading process improvements, standardizing documentation, and mentoring junior team members
* Must have working-level knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking English

Preferred Qualifications:

* Experience with portfolio-level reporting, resource planning, or forecasting
* Familiarity with PMI, Agile, or hybrid project management methodologies and tools
* Background in audit support, compliance documentation, or governance processes
* Knowledge of lithium-ion battery manufacturing or other high-volume production environments
* Experience collaborating across time zones and cross-functional teams
* Commitment to continuous improvement and PMO capability development
* Alignment to Panasonic's seven (7) core principles (contribution to society, fairness and honesty, cooperation and team spirit, untiring effort for improvement, courtesy and humility, adaptability, gratitude)

Preferred Certification(s):

* Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM), or PMI-PBA (Professional in Business Analysis)
* Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or equivalent process improvement certification
* Smartsheet Product Certification or Power BI Analyst Associate

Physical Demands:

Physical Activities: Percentage of time (equaling 100%) during the normal workday the employee is required to:

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

Required Lifting and Carrying: Not required (0%), Occasional (1-33%), Frequent (34-66%), Continuous (67-100%)

For this position, the required frequency is:

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

Who We Are:

Meet Panasonic Energy! At Panasonic Energy, you'll do work that matters as we are dedicated to transforming the world through the acceleration of sustainable energy. By producing safe, high-quality lithium-ion batteries, you become part of a team that plays a crucial role in creating technologies that move us.

This is an exciting time to join us 
			

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