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Meet the Recruiter: Eric Laffey

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 enabling project visibility, operational efficiency, and portfolio governance across a fast-paced manufacturing or engineering organization. This role blends advanced project reporting and governance with expert-level support and development of Smartsheet tools. The analyst partners closely with project managers, functional leads, and cross-functional teams to optimize PMO systems, automate workflows, and generate actionable insights that drive decision-making and continuous improvement. This position is ideal for candidates with strong analytical skills, experience in project environments, and hands-on expertise with Smartsheet solutions.

Essential Duties:

Smartsheet Development & System Optimization

• Develop, configure, and maintain Smartsheet templates, reports, dashboards, and project tracking sheets across the project portfolio
• Administer and optimize advanced Smartsheet features such as Control Center, Data Shuttle, Dynamic Views, and automated workflows
• Identify, implement, and enhance workflow automations to streamline PMO operations and reduce manual effort
• Standardize and document Smartsheet processes to ensure consistency, scalability, and user adoption
• Collaborate with PMO leadership and functional teams to translate business needs into technical Smartsheet solutions

Reporting & Portfolio Performance Analysis

• Create and refine executive dashboards, KPIs, and visual scorecards to support real-time portfolio oversight and reporting
• Analyze program- and project-level data to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities
• Distribute automated, accurate, and stakeholder-friendly reports at regular intervals
• Integrate data from other platforms (e.g., Power BI, Excel, SharePoint) into Smartsheet reports for comprehensive visibility

Project Governance & Controls

• Enforce the application of governance standards including phase gates, change control, and risk management processes
• Manage and maintain standardized PMO documentation templates and artifact repositories within Smartsheet
• Support internal and external audits by organizing and providing key documentation and status materials
• Facilitate project reviews, issue tracking, and status reporting aligned with PMO governance routines

User Support, Training & Knowledge Management

• Serve as the primary point of contact for Smartsheet-related questions, troubleshooting, and enhancement requests
• Provide user training, job aids, and knowledge-sharing sessions to improve user confidence and system utilization
• Support onboarding of new PMO members and project teams in Smartsheet best practices and tools
• Mentor junior analysts on data accuracy, reporting, and Smartsheet capabilities

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Liaise with project teams, engineering, procurement, construction, and operations to align on reporting and tracking practices
• Gather and validate requirements from stakeholders to enhance PMO tool functionality and usability
• Support communication and coordination of cross-project risks, interdependencies, and resourcing needs

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.

Requirements - Required and/or Preferred:

Education:

• Required: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, Engineering, Project 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 (MBA, MS in Project Management, Engineering Management, or Data Analytics)

Essential Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience in a PMO, project coordination, or business systems support role in manufacturing, engineering, or construction
• Advanced proficiency in Smartsheet (including Control Center, Data Shuttle, Dynamic Views), along with Excel, Power BI, and SharePoint
• Proven ability to build and maintain automated project tracking tools, dashboards, and reports for executive stakeholders
• Experience in project governance, documentation management, and facilitating structured project reviews
• Excellent analytical, communication, and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Ability to troubleshoot technical issues and clearly communicate solutions to non-technical users
• Demonstrated ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment and drive cross-functional collaboration
• Must have working-level knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking English
• 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:

• Familiarity with additional platforms such as JIRA, MS Project, SAP, Foundry/Palantir, or ServiceNow
• Experience with workflow automation, resource planning, or portfolio-level forecasting
• Knowledge of Agile, PMI, or hybrid project methodologies
• Background in audit support, compliance, or risk management
• Experience in lithium-ion battery or high-volume manufacturing environments
• Experience working across multiple time zones and cross-functional teams

Preferred Certification(s):

• Smartsheet Product Certifications (e.g., Core Product, System Administrator, Control Center)
• Project Management certifications (PMP, CAPM, PMI-PBA)
• IT or business analysis certifications (e.g., ITIL Foundation, CBAP, Lean Six Sigma Green Belt)
• Microsoft Office Specialist (especially PowerPoint and Excel)

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

Benefits & Perks - What's In It For You:

Panasonic Energy prioritizes total well-being and offers comprehensive benefits options to support physical, emotional, financial, social, and environmental health:

• Highly inclusive and class-leading healthcare options to include family planning, mental health, and pet insurance
• Employee assistance programs that support total well-being with complimentary session offered each and every month
• Company-matched and fully vested 401K retirement program that starts immediately from date of enrollment
• Annual bonus program, High5 employee recognition and awards platform, quarterly and annual employee recognition
• Simplified access to self-guided and representative-supported short and long-term financial wellness and retirement planning
• Educational Assistance & Reimbursement Program
• Inclusion programs and associated employee resource groups that promote representation and belonging
• Leadership, career, and mentorship development programs opportunities at all levels across the organization
• Collaborative and motivating culture routed in continuous personal and professional growth and much more.

Where You'll Be:

For our onsite roles, Panasonic Energy is committed to fostering an ideal working environment that goes beyond the conventional. We understand the significance of moments that matter in your onsite experience, and we prioritize creating a workspace that not only promotes productivity but also ensures a fulfilling and positive work atmosphere. Join us at Panasonic Energy, where your onsite presence is valued, and we strive to make each moment count in your professional journey.

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, encourages innovation, and actively contributes to a positive societal impact.

In addition to an environment that is as innovative as our products, we offer competitive salaries and benefits.

We Take Opportunity Seriously:

At Panasonic Energy, we are committed to a workplace that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. Fairness and Honesty have been part of our core values for more than 100 years and we are proud of our diverse culture as an equal opportunity employer.

We understand that your career search may look different than others and embrace the professional, personal, educational, and volunteer opportunities through which people gain experience. If you are actively looking or starting to explore new opportunities, submit your application!

Supplemental Information:

Pre-employment drug testing is required.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. All qualified individuals are required to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

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. without restriction.

Thank you for your interest in Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America.

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