PMO Analyst II

Panasonic • De Soto, KS

101d

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Information Systems, Operations Management, or a related field.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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.
• 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).

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree