Technical Project Manager

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Do you want to join a team that's changing the world? Do you have a strong background as a Technical Project Manager? 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:

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 Technical Project Manager (TPM) oversees the production related engineering and execution aspects of construction projects from requirement definition through design and execution until Start of Production. This role bridges technical requirements and execution, translating stakeholder needs into clear project scopes. The TPM acts as a main point of contact towards the users and ensures that cross-functional teams remain aligned through all project phases, while also driving design reviews and technical planning. Success in this role requires a background in manufacturing/production engineering as well as a general understanding of construction projects, strong project management skills, and the ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Essential Duties:

Project Planning & Execution: 

* Manage cross-functional factory launch projects in a fast-paced environment
* Contribute directly to all major project phases, including design, specification, equipment selection, procurement, construction/installation, integration, commissioning, acceptance, and production ramp-up
* Develop project estimates for space requirements, costs, and timelines
* Translate diverse stakeholder requirements into a clearly defined project scope and delineate responsibilities
* Collaborate with infrastructure, manufacturing, manufacturing engineering, material flow, and quality teams to coordinate changes to buildings, utilities, processes, and equipment
* Provide key technical and design input to define project scope and resolve issues during planning, construction, installation, and equipment commissioning
* Prepare and deliver project status reports and technical explanations
* Support coordination of equipment move-in, installation, and on-site utility management
* Ensure adherence to project goals regarding safety, scope, schedule, and budget
* Manage multiple projects as assigned by construction managers

Construction Oversight & Compliance:

* Oversee construction activities to ensure strict adherence to specifications and requirements
* Identify non-compliant practices and implement corrective measures to prevent delays
* Notify leadership immediately of safety concerns, critical issues, or potential critical schedule impacts

Design & Engineering Leadership:

* Drive infrastructure projects, from concept through implementation
* Translate technical stakeholder inputs & requirements into executable scopes, timelines, and responsibilities
* Organize and lead design reviews, manage technical deliverables and construction design packages
* Oversee all aspects of scope development, change management, and engineering services during construction
* Prepare and drive funding requests for projects/ change requests
* Support conceptual engineering analysis for various scenarios to support business needs
* Drive completion and updates of utility matrix
* Manage change control

Cross-functional Coordination & Reporting:

* Build strong working relationships with internal engineering, operations, safety, and leadership teams
* Synthesize and present regular project updates, highlighting status, risks, and mitigations
* Identify and address resource gaps across the lifecycle of multiple projects

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Requirements:

* To ensure the health and safety in the workplace and for the protection of our employees,' 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:  Required and/or Preferred

Education:

* Required: Bachelor's degree in industrial, Civil, Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
* Preferred: Master's degree in industrial engineering or related discipline

Essential Qualifications:

* 5  years of experience in technical project management, preferably in construction or manufacturing projects, or related roles
* Demonstrated experience with multi-discipline engineering projects across all phases of factory launches
* 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 Qualifications:

* 10  years of experience managing complex projects
* Working knowledge of local, state, and federal site development regulations
* Familiarity with infrastructure design (mechanical, process, civil, structural, etc.) and relevant codes and jurisdictions
* Experience in manufacturing facility and infrastructure design

Preferred License(s):

* None

Preferred Certification(s):

* Certified Construction Manager (CCM)
* Project Management Professional (PMP)
* OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety Certification
* AutoCAD Civil 3D Certification

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.: Not Required
* Up to 35 lbs.: Not Required
* 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 as we expand our operations to De Soto, Kansas and build the world s largest lithium-ion battery factory. We will provide you with the opportunity to experience career growth in more ways than one.

As an innovative thinker, you ll thrive here, as we continually push the boundaries of lithium-ion battery technology and production capabilities to enhance efficiency and performance in EVs.

Being part of Panasonic Energy means positively contributing to society, aligning with our commitment to building a better world through sustainable energy solutions.

We care about what you care about, fostering an environment where your contributions make a meaningful impact on the future of energy and transportation. Join us and be part of a team that values your work, encourag
			

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