What are the responsibilities and job description for the Digital Solutions Director - Hybrid position at PAC Panasonic Avionics Corporation?

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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.

The Position :

The Digital Solutions Director is responsible for leading business and portfolio strategy for the wide range of digital solutions and software businesses within the business unit. Evaluates and manages new strategic business opportunities, initiatives and partnerships for the Business Unit to support sales opportunities and strategic growth. Leads business development and strategy from inception through implementation to ongoing operations, working closely with Product Managers in the alignment of product concept and execution with business goals. Drives portfolio needs with relevant stakeholders in particular Product Management, Marketing, Sales and GTO. Provides leadership in the planning, designing, due diligence, and implementing of strategic business objectives. Defines vision, strategies, and tactics.

Business Development, Oversight and Budget

Driving individual solutions’ success by defining, approving and cadencing key solution strategies, requirements, and performance metrics.
Focuses specifically on portfolio-wide strategies to enhance total portfolio value and leverage is maximized. Drives these strategies throughout the organization in partnership with relevant stakeholders.
Can articulate and communicate portfolio strategy and vision, both internally and externally with customers and at industry events, media interviews, etc.
Can read and predict major market trends to shape and drive portfolio strategies.
Determine and create the optimal mix of various solution types in the PAC digital portfolio including direct monetization, user engagement, data and analytics, platform tools, third party developer tools and programs, and solution partnerships.
Work with relevant product managers and integrated product teams to develop business cases that meet the approval of the company’s Product Review Board (PRB) decision gating process.
Fiscal P&L oversight of product budget and ROI for all portfolio solutions within the business unit.

Leadership and Strategy Oversight

Establishes business goals and objectives for the Digital Solutions portfolio and individual solutions.

Motivates cross functional teams to ensure long-term sales and profit goals and growth are met.

Has overall responsibility for approving and cadencing budgets, schedules, and performance standards.

Ensure strategies, solutions, products and services are aligned with both PAC core competencies and market requirements.

Oversee the life cycle of products through development of tools and processes, and close co-ordination with product marketing, regional sales, procurement and engineering.

Develops business policies and drives approval for their implementation.

Partners closely with Sales, Marketing and Product Management.

The salary range of $157,000 – $263,000 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.

What we are looking for :

Experience working in a wide range of international cultures and business environments.

Outstanding written and verbal communication skills as well as negotiation and presentation skills, with the ability to present ideas / issues effectively with and to executive management and below.

Outstanding presentation skills and a demonstrated ability in developing and delivering complex business and technical presentations for senior / executive management, airline customers and airframe manufacturers.

Expertise in the leadership of cross-functional team meetings.

Experience in “design thinking” approach to new product development.

Proven experience in leading design, development and life-cycle management of applications for complex software systems, with emphasis on software development.

Ability to effectively influence multiple constituencies internally and externally and inspire action without direct organizational management responsibility. Comfortable leading matrix / integrated product teams.

Provides direction to senior managers in various areas, groups, and / or operations.

Consistently works with abstract ideas or situations across functional areas of the business.

Through assessment of intangible variables, identifies and evaluates fundamental issues, providing strategy and direction for major functional areas.

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing or related discipline.

10 years business development, digital product development and or digital product management experience to include a minimum of 5 years of increasing managerial experience. Experience in enterprise SaaS solutions and businesses, preferred.

MBA with emphasis in marketing, finance or MIS preferred.

Previous experience in business and market development, business concept definition and validation, business case development and approval, product development and launch, product ramp down and end-of-life, preferred.

International and domestic travel up to 25%.

Our Principles :

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.

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.

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.

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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Remote working / work at home options are available for this role.

Salary : $157,000 - $263,000

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