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Flagship Kansas

Director of Technology - PECNA

Flagship Kansas, Topeka, Kansas, United States,


Job Description

OverviewWe are proud to announce the establishment of a state-of-the-art Li-ion battery factory, set amidst the beautiful Kansas City Metro. This groundbreaking green-field factory will serve as a pioneering hub for innovation in sustainable energy solutions.ResponsibilitiesJob Title:

Director of TechnologyShift:

Monday – FridayDepartment:

TechnologyReporting to:

CIOJob Location:

DeSoto, KS (On-Site)The Director of Technology will lead all aspects of technology within the IT and OT areas of the Gigafactory. This role will ensure the strategy for North America is implemented and adhered to within the Gigafactory. The role requires experience in agile delivery management, resource and capacity management both of internal teams and external resources to deliver our technology roadmap, support our digital services to business partners, and manage the transition to our new platforms.Responsible and accountable for the uninterrupted daily operations of all technology systems in support of the 24X7X365 operations of the new DeSoto, Kansas gigafactory.Supply overall technical leadership and direction to the Gigafactory and the technology team.Accountable for the technical assurance of inhouse Key Objectives and Responsibilities and outsourced platforms and services.Further develop our capability, processes, and team structures in managing change, agile software development, and rapid deployment.Ensure that the North American vision and delivery plan for the PECNA technology and digital services transformation is communicated to all business functions.Collaborate with North American and Japanese counterparts ensuring best of class solutions are shared and/or adopted within the global technology group.Manage the overall Technology Group budget, as per business plan, for the Gigafactory.Empower and develop the staff you manage to innovate and improve.Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Requirements:To ensure the health and safety in the workplace, 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.Qualifications: Requirements – Needed and/or PreferredEducation:Basic/Needed: bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering or a related field from a four-year College or University.Essential Qualifications:Client-driven and business sensitive attitude.Knowledge of integrated IT/OT systems, processes, and platforms.Solid understanding of network and data architecture concepts and applications.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Ability to create international people, process, and policy constructive collaboration.Preferred Qualifications:Minimum of 10+ years of experience in a global business manufacturing company.Experience in managing complex project teams including outsourced and IT shared services.About Us:

At the heart of this visionary project, Panasonic is committed to manufacturing innovative cylindrical lithium-ion cells that will power the future of electric mobility.

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