Overview Who We Are: Ever wonder who brings the entertainment to your flights? Panasonic Avionics Corporation is #1 in the industry for delivering inflight products such as movies, games, WiFi, and now Bluetooth headphone connectivity! How exciting would it be to be a part of the innovation that goes into creating technology that delights millions of people in an industry that’s here to stay! With our company’s history spanning over 40 years, you will have stability, career growth opportunities, and will work with the brightest minds in the industry. And we are committed to a diverse and inclusive culture that will help our organization thrive! We seek diversity in many areas such as background, culture, gender, ways of thinking, skills and more. If you want to learn more about us visit us at www.panasonic.aero and for a full listing of open job opportunities go to www.panasonic.aero/join-us/ The position: A manager with responsibility for a functional area without having subordinate employees. Applies subject matter expertise in managing projects, programs, initiatives, contracts or agreements typically involving analysis, planning, design, costing, communication or implementation. Works on complex issues where analysis of situations or data requires in-depth evaluation of variable factors, including an understanding of current business or technical issues and trends Responsibilities Major Responsibilities: Scrum/Agile Collaboration & Alignment Responsible for facilitating collaborative teams in iterative technology development, including managing stakeholder expectations regarding target scope, schedule, and delivery, with Scum/Agile values and principles Responsible to deliver multiple end-to-end large-scale and complex programs, products, and/or features Work effectively with Scrum teams to remove impediments that hinder project progress for a successful delivery Facilitate reoccurring Scrum/Kanban ceremonies including planning, demos, iteration meetings, and retrospectives with internal and external stakeholders Monitor the progress of the sprint for the purposes of enabling teams to stay aligned with sprint goals Facilitate teams to estimate iteration deliverables to provide transparency and predictability to stakeholders and customers. Collaborate with development teams and product owners to manage sprint backlogs/Kanban backlogs Facilitate a culture of continuous improvement through retrospection, experimentation and measurement Reporting Report the team velocity on weekly basis Report the On Time Delivery and Issue Report to external and Internal stakeholders Report on software development, quality, and testing metrics Coaching Lead team meetings and coach teams on best Scrum practices, while supporting individual members and resolving issues that come up. Knowledge/Skill Requirements: Demonstrate proficient knowledge of Scrum, Agile values & principles, techniques, practices, estimating/sizing, planning, forecasting, reporting Ability to in run agile projects of varying size and complexity Awareness of current and emerging Agile industry trends, and experience implementing best practices with internal stakeholders to improve team efficacy Proven experience leading, planning, executing and evaluating delivery activities, contributing to team’s direction and function; providing advice to the team and delivery leadership Proven experience working collaboratively and building relationships across global teams, functions, and external partners/customers Experience in using team collaboration tools, such as Jira, Confluence, or other similar tools Demonstrated experience communicating effectively in both oral and written form to all levels and types of stakeholders (i.e. business, technology, sponsors and control functions) Demonstrated experience being adaptable, flexible, and creative in approaches to stakeholder engagement Certified Scrum Master (CSM)/Professional Scrum Master (PSM) or equivalent, preferred Knowledge in enterprise agile scaling frameworks such as SAFe or LeSS Qualifications Education / Experience BS in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field 8+ years of experience in software development or project management handling software programs, preferably in an agile environment Other Requirements Ability to travel to domestic or international locations as required, up to 5% of the time. The salary range of $112,000 - $188,000 is just one component of Panasonic’s total package. The final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to individual’s knowledge, skills, experience, and location. In addition, this role may be eligible for discretionary bonuses and incentives. The minimum hourly wage for this role will be the greater of the posted range, or minimum. Our Principles: Contribution to Society | Fairness & Honesty | Cooperation & Team Spirit | Untiring Effort for Improvement | Courtesy & Humility | Adaptability | Gratitude What we offer: At Panasonic Avionics Corporation we realize the most important aspects in leading our industry are the bright minds behind everything we do. We are proud to offer our employees a highly competitive, comprehensive and flexible benefits program. We offer flexible-hybrid work opportunities. Paid time off: Exempt Salaried employees receive unlimited PTO. This means that there is no fixed number, range, or limit to the amount of Personal and Vacation Days that may be taken for exempt employees. Non-exempt hourly employees accrue 14 vacation days per year + 7 sick days + 3 personal days. Accrual rate increases with tenure. All employees receive 11 company paid holidays per year plus a paid company-wide shut down in the U.S. between Christmas and New Year. Insurance: Medical insurance offerings from Aetna and Kaiser (CA &HI). Options for Employee Only, Employee + Spouse/Domestic Partner, Employee + Children, or Family. Dental PPO and DMO options & Vision insurance through EyeMed or VSP. 401K with 50% match on up to 8% contribution, full vested from day 1 Other offerings include: Wellness Program, Counseling services, FSA & HSA, Life Insurance for employee, spouse and child, AD&D Insurance, Long-term and Short-term disability, Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance, Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Dependent Care FLSA, Education Assistance, Commuter Program, Employee Purchase Program, Service Award Program. All applicants are subject to Company policies, third party customer and worksite requirements, and government requirements, regarding vaccination and/or testing for COVID-19. Where permitted by applicable law, applicants may be required to be fully vaccinated with an authorized COVID-19 vaccine as a condition of employment, unless they are eligible for and obtain an exemption based on a reasonable accommodation because of a disability or a sincerely held religious belief, practice, or observance. While the Company strongly encourages COVID-19 vaccinations, it may require vaccination and/or testing for positions in which third party customer, worksite, or government requirements apply, in accordance with applicable law. At those locations where requirements apply, exemptions will be considered based on applicable law. Panasonic is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by law or company policy. All qualified individuals are required to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. Pre-employment drug testing is required for safety sensitive positions or as may otherwise be required by contract or law. 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. Thank you for your interest in Panasonic Avionics Corporation. #LI-hybrid REQ-148265