Sr. Director of Technology (PENA)

Panasonic Corporation of North America - Sparks, NV

Full-time - Senior

Sparks, NV

Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods

About the position

Do you want to join a team that's changing the world? Do you have a strong background as a Sr. Director of Technology? 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 PENA team today! If you are enthusiastic about contributing to a sustainable future and being part of a dynamic team shaping the electric vehicle revolution, this opportunity is tailor-made for you. We are seeking resolute individuals to join us as full-time, on-site team members at our new, state-of-the-art factory found in the thriving city Sparks, Nevada.

Responsibilities

• Responsible and accountable for the uninterrupted daily operations of all technology systems in support of the 24X7X365 operations of gigafactory, Nevada
• Supply overall technical leadership and direction to the Gigafactory and the technology team, encouraging controlled innovation and improvement in the technology and data systems, processes and ways of working.
• Accountable for the technical assurance of our inhouse Key Objectives and Responsibilities and outsourced platforms and services, always ensuring we maximize value for money in internal and external development and service management.
• Further develop our capability, processes and team structures in managing change, agile software development and rapid deployment, cyber security, data management and service management Delivery and assurance
• Ensure that the North American vision and delivery plan for the PECNA technology and digital services transformation is communicated to all business functions and that ongoing delivery is transparent and well-communicated across the group.
• Accountable for the technical assurance of inhouse solutions and the solutions and services from outsourced suppliers and contractors Service Management.
• Collaborate with North American and Japanese counterparts ensuring best of class solutions are shared and/or adopted within the global technology group.
• Be initiative-taking in planning, managing risks, identifying and addressing wider opportunities and threats, and using data to inform decisions and improve contributions to business planning and reporting.
• Managing the overall Technology Group budget, as per business plan, for the Gigafactory.
• Empower and develop the staff you manage to innovate and improve while maximizing their contribution by setting clear goals, coaching, delegating and providing appropriate feedback, and effectively managing performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering or a related field from a four-year College or University
• Client-driven and business sensitive attitude.
• Knowledge of integrated IT/OT systems, processes and platforms that include, but not limited too, SAP, MES, PLM, SCADA
• Solid understanding of network and data architecture concepts and applications
• Issue tracking & resolution with organized skilled knowledge-based approach
• Earlier experience managing large OPEX and CAPEX budgets to business plan.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with all levels of business and IT management
• Ability to create international people, process, and policy constructive collaboration.
• Ability to influence and persuade management for supplying business proper IT solutions.
• Ability to create and present electronic and spoken presentations.
• Solid Excellent teamwork and people skills
• Must have working-level knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking English.

Nice-to-haves

• Advance degree preferred
• Minimum of 10+ years of experience in global business manufacturing company
• Experience in managing complex project teams including outsourced and IT shared services.
• Experience in business process re-engineering of systems application
• Experience in managing budgets and financial expectations (ROI analysis)
• Resilient, self-motived and able to work well under pressure.
• 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)