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Overview

Our new global headquarters is conveniently located in Irvine, CA near John Wayne Airport in the Park Place development. For our onsite and hybrid employees you will be able to enjoy amenities such as access to many restaurants and shops, running trails, a fitness deck, outdoor seating, dry cleaning, car wash, free garage parking, car charging stations, shuttle service for train commuters, outdoor games like bocce, horseshoes, gaming tables, pickle ball, and basketball. For more information on Park Place visit parkplaceirvine.com.

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.

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Responsibilities

The Position:

We are seeking an exceptional VP of Process Transformation to lead our organization through a critical period of enterprise-wide transformation and ERP modernization. This executive will serve as the chief architect of our business process optimization, change management, and digital transformation initiatives. Reporting directly to the CEO, this role requires a unique blend of strategic vision, technical acumen, and inspirational leadership to drive meaningful organizational change that delivers measurable business value.

As we transition from Oracle to SAP Public Cloud, this role will be instrumental in reimagining our business processes, aligning teams around industry best practices, and establishing a culture of continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will have the intestinal fortitude to challenge the status quo while demonstrating the emotional intelligence needed to bring people along on the transformation journey.

Strategic Leadership & Vision

+ Develop and articulate a comprehensive transformation roadmap aligned with long-term business objectives and strategic priorities

+ Champion an innovation mindset across the organization, encouraging new ideas and the courage to challenge existing processes to re-engineer future state operations

+ Establish data-driven decision-making frameworks to better utilize organizational data, measure progress, and demonstrate transformation value

+ Align transformation initiatives with industry best practices while adapting them to organizational needs and culture

+ Serve as a strategic advisor to the executive team on transformation opportunities and digital innovation

ERP Implementation & Process Optimization

+ Lead the enterprise-wide ERP implementation from Oracle to SAP Public Cloud, ensuring successful deployment across all business functions

+ Apply hands-on expertise to guide system architecture decisions, integration strategies, and process design

+ Drive end-to-end business process re-engineering initiatives utilizing methodologies such as Six Sigma, Lean, and other optimization frameworks

+ Ensure seamless integration between ERP systems and existing technology infrastructure

+ Establish governance structures and best practices for ongoing ERP optimization and enhancement

Organizational Change Management

+ Design and implement a comprehensive change management framework to support multiple concurrent transformation initiatives

+ Build organizational capacity for change by developing internal change champions across all departments

+ Create clear communication strategies that articulate the vision, the "why," and the "what's in it for me" to drive adoption at all levels

+ Manage resistance with empathy and determination, employing emotional intelligence to navigate the human side of transformation

+ Monitor change readiness and adoption metrics, adjusting strategies to ensure successful transitions and sustained behavioral change

Program & Project Management

+ Lead multiple organization-wide transformation priorities simultaneously, ensuring alignment and resource optimization

+ Assign and empower internal champions for departmental initiatives while maintaining overall accountability

+ Implement agile methodologies with a continuous improvement mindset, recognizing the need to deliver incremental value rather than attempting to "boil the ocean"

+ Establish project management disciplines to keep complex, cross-functional initiatives on track, on budget, and aligned to outcomes

+ Develop risk management strategies to identify potential challenges and create mitigation plans that balance optimism with realistic assessments

Leadership & Team Development

+ Inspire and motivate cross-functional teams, building trust and enthusiasm for transformation initiatives

+ Demonstrate inspirational leadership that energizes the organization around the transformation vision

+ Foster a culture of transparency, collaboration, and continuous learning

+ Develop talent and build organizational capability in transformation, change management, and process excellence

+ Partner with HR and business leaders to ensure the organization has the skills and mindset needed for sustained transformation success

**The** **salary wage range of $276,800 - $462,800** 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 wage for the location where the employee will be working, subject to local minimum wage requirements.

Qualifications

What We're Looking For:

Experience & Track Record

+ **15+ years** of progressive experience in business transformation, process optimization, and organizational change management

+ **Proven hands-on track record** of successfully leading large-scale ERP implementations (SAP, Oracle, or other major enterprise systems) from planning through go-live and hypercare

+ **Executive-level experience** managing enterprise-wide transformation programs with budgets exceeding $10M+ Demonstrated success in driving process re-engineering initiatives that delivered measurable business outcomes

+ Track record of implementing change management frameworks across complex, multi-departmental organizations

Technical & Methodological Expertise

+ Deep knowledge of **ERP systems architecture, implementation methodologies, and best practices** (SAP expertise highly preferred; experience with SAP Public Cloud a significant advantage)

+ Strong command of **process optimization methodologies** , including Six Sigma (Green Belt or Black Belt certification preferred), Lean, BPM, and continuous improvement frameworks

+ Technical acumen to understand current tools, technologies, and processes that enhance operational efficiency

+ Understanding of data analytics, business intelligence, and how to leverage data for decision-making and value demonstration

+ Familiarity with cloud-based enterprise technologies and digital transformation trends

Leadership Competencies

+ **Inspirational leadership** with the ability to build followership, motivate teams, and create enthusiasm for change

+ **Exceptional communication skills** with the ability to influence at all organizational levels, from C-suite to frontline employees

+ **High emotional intelligence** with proven ability to navigate organizational politics, resistance, and the human dynamics of change

+ **Change management mastery** , including frameworks such as Prosci, ADKAR, Kotter, or equivalent methodologies

+ **Intestinal fortitude** and resilience to push through resistance while maintaining stakeholder relationships and organizational trust

Strategic & Business Acumen

+ Proven ability to translate business strategy into actionable transformation initiatives with clear ROI

+ Experience aligning transformation efforts to industry best practices while maintaining competitive differentiation

+ Strong business acumen with understanding of multiple functional areas (Finance, Supply Chain, Operations, HR, Sales, etc.)

+ Track record of driving top-to-bottom adoption of new systems, processes, and ways of working

+ Experience working with senior executives and boards to secure buy-in and resources for transformation

Preferred Qualifications

+ MBA or Master's degree in Business Administration, Organizational Development, Information Systems, or related field

+ **SAP Public Cloud implementation experience** in a leadership capacity

+ Certification in Change Management (Prosci, CCMP, or equivalent)

+ Six Sigma Black Belt or Master Black Belt certification

+ PMP, PgMP, or equivalent project/program management certification

+ Experience leading digital transformation initiatives involving cloud migration, automation, AI/ML, or other emerging technologies

+ Consulting background from a top-tier management consulting or systems integration firm

+ Experience in Aerospace or comparable industries

+ Previous VP or C-level transformation leadership role

**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 and flexible benefits program.

+ Paid time off: Exempt Salaried employees receive flexible paid time off. 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. We also close our offices at the corporate level in the U.S. between Christmas and New Year. For operational positions that are expected to work on holidays, we provide additional compensation for hours worked.

+ Health 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.

+ Washington residents only are eligible for: Washington’s Family and Medical Leave program and Washington’s Paid Sick Leave program.

+ 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.

_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 Corporate._

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