Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America · 13 hours ago
Project Manager
De Soto, KS
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expPanasonic Energy Corporation of North America is expanding to De Soto, Kansas, where they’re building the world’s largest lithium-ion battery factory. The Project Manager will lead cross-functional project execution for facility operations, capital improvements, and production scalability, managing project scope, schedule, budget, and risk to ensure timely delivery.
Information Technology & Services
No H1B
Responsibilities
Lead planning and execution of mid- to large-scale projects supporting infrastructure, production, and capital initiatives
Define project scope, schedules, deliverables, and resource requirements in partnership with key stakeholders
Develop and maintain integrated project schedules, managing critical path activities and interdependencies
Coordinate vendor execution, procurement timelines, and construction or installation milestones
Execute assigned projects in alignment with established program plans, governance, and sequencing priorities
Proactively identify project risks and implement mitigation strategies to protect cost, schedule, and scope
Track project performance using established KPIs and dashboards to drive timely decision-making
Support continuous improvement by applying and suggesting improvements to project workflows, templates, and standard processes
Capture lessons learned and contribute to project closeout documentation to support continuous improvement efforts
Lead and facilitate recurring project meetings, ensuring accountability and alignment across teams
Provide guidance to cross-functional contributors on project expectations, timelines, and deliverables
Support adoption and effective use of project management tools and standard practices
Serve as primary point of contact between engineering, operations, procurement, vendors, and leadership
Deliver clear, consistent project communications through status reports, dashboards, and presentations
Resolve project conflicts, remove execution barriers, and escalate risks or issues through defined governance channels as appropriate
Ensure project execution aligns with internal quality, safety, and regulatory requirements
Maintain audit-ready project documentation and support internal or external inspections as required
Reinforce safety expectations across project teams and vendor partners
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Computer Science, or related technical/operations field. Relevant work experience may be substituted for required education
5+ years of hands-on project management experience delivering technical, construction, manufacturing, or capital projects
Demonstrated ability to manage project scope, schedule, cost, and risk for mid- to large-scale initiatives
Proven experience developing and maintaining detailed project schedules and managing critical path activities
Strong working knowledge of project management tools such as Smartsheet, MS Project, Excel, PowerPoint, JIRA, or similar platforms
Ability to coordinate cross-functional teams and external vendors without direct authority
Strong organizational and prioritization skills with the ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously
Effective written and verbal communication skills for delivering clear project status, risks, and mitigation plans to diverse audiences
Experience operating within established governance, standards, and program or PMO frameworks
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
Master's degree (e.g., MBA, MS in Project Management, Engineering Management, or Data Analytics)
PMP, CAPM, or equivalent project management certification
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
Experience in lithium-ion battery or high-volume manufacturing environments
Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, Agile, or other structured methodologies
Understanding of engineering drawings, capital expenditure projects, or facility systems
Advanced proficiency in enterprise platforms (e.g., SAP, Oracle)
Demonstrated ability to drive change and improve processes in fast-paced or evolving settings
Benefits
Health Benefits – Offering medical, dental, vision, prescription plans, plus Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options.
Voluntary Benefits – Life, accident, critical illness, disability, legal, identity theft, and pet insurance.
Panasonic Retirement Savings & Investment Plan (PRSIP) – 401(k) plan with company matching contributions and immediate vesting.
Paid Time-Off Benefits – Vacation, holidays, personal days, sick leave, volunteer, and parental & caregiver leave.
Educational Assistance – Tuition reimbursement for job-related courses after six months of service.
Health Management and Wellbeing Programs –Lifestyle Spending Account, EAP, virtual health management, chronic condition, neurodiversity, tobacco cessation, substance abuse support, and life stage and fertility resources. Available to eligible employees starting the first day of the month following your start date. Eligibility for each benefit may vary based on employment status, location, and length of service.
Employee Recognition Program - High5 employee recognition and awards platform, quarterly and annual employee recognition
Annual Bonus Program - Opportunity for an annual performance-based bonus.
On-site Food Options: Several on-site cafes, plentiful snack and beverage kitchens, revolving on-site vendor visits and employee events.
Company
Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America
Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America (PECNA) is a large-scale, advanced battery manufacturer, operating in Sparks, Nevada and De Soto, Kansas, known for its quality of life and expansive outdoor adventures.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Justin Herman
VP & Chief Information Officer
Brooke Langhans
HPC Partner
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