Business Continuity Manager

• Overview
• Do you want to join a team that's changing the world? Do you have a strong background as a Business Continuity Manager? Then we're looking for you! Check out the job description and apply now! Put your skills to meaningful use, gain unique experience, and work with world-class team members with diverse backgrounds and expertise who share the same vision. Join the PECNA team today!
• Responsibilities
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• Job Summary
• : The Business Continuity Manager is responsible for facilitating the implementation of Panasonic Energy's (PECNA) Business Continuity Management Program across the enterprise and coordinating exercises at our main manufacturing sites primarily in Sparks, NV, and De Soto, KS.

The Manager will develop and implement an emergency preparation plan providing response, recovery, and tactical plans to resume business operations following a business interruption, cyber-risk exposure or disaster. Additionally, the Manager will assist PECNA with all aspects of business continuity planning, which includes identifying business processes, business impacts, recovery objectives, critical dependencies, and key stakeholders while documenting recovery strategies and testing recovery plans across multiple locations.

• _Position can be based in either De Soto, KS or Sparks, NV_
• Essential Duties
• : + Develop, build, and maintain the Business Continuity Program, and implement policies and standards together with crisis plans to meet business continuance and disaster recovery planning requirements.

+ Support crisis management activities during business disruptions and coordinate response and communications across multiple sites. + Manage and track projects and action items relating to business continuity management. + Work on issues of diverse scope where analysis of situation or data requires evaluation of a variety of factors, including an understanding of current business trends. + Track and monitor remediation of issues resulting from business recovery testing. + Ensure timely delivery of quality products, documentation, and coordination of schedules. + Create and oversee programs such as Testing and Exercise, and Training and Awareness + Report on all metrics + Cultivate relationships and collaborate with cross-functional partners to shape, support, and execute project goals. + Keep Senior Leadership informed of program milestones status, business risks and concerns through regular reporting. + Manage and execute multiple different workflows on key long-term strategic initiatives and projects. + Stay well-informed of current continuity standards, best practices, and technologies. + Establish enterprise-wide standards and governance so implementation is consistent across locations. + This enterprise position supports multiple locations and may require travel of up to 25%.

• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Requirements
• : + To ensure the health and safety in the workplace and for the protection of our employee's, wearing PPE is a requirement for some roles at PECNA and may include equipment such as a full Tyvek suit, safety shoes, gloves, safety glasses, face mask, bump cap, and a full hazmat suit that includes a respirator.

_The foregoing description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and efforts or work conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job._

• Qualifications
• Requirements
• Required and/or Preferred
• Education
• : +

Basic/Required:

Bachelor's Degree or commensurate education or experience +

Preferred:

None

• Essential Qualifications
• : + Minimum of 4+ years of project management and business continuity management + Experience in risk identification, mitigation strategies and resilience planning + Excellent communication (oral and written) skills. + Ability to clearly convey and communicate concepts in simple terms. + Strong interpersonal and presentation skills
• Preferred Qualifications
• : + Knowledge of NIST 800-34, and

ISO 22301

frameworks + Build strong relationships and collaborate well at all levels. + Able to influence change without direct authority. + Demonstrate ability to take initiative, successfully handle and prioritize multiple competing assignments, and effectively manage deadlines. + Resilient, self-motivated and able to work well under pressure. + 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).

• Preferred Certification(s):
• + Certified Business Continuity Professional (CBCP) or similar certification
• Physical Demands
• :

Physical Activities:

(Percentage of time (equaling 100%) during the normal workday the employee is required to) +

Sit:

40% +

Walk:

30% +

Stand:

20% +

Lift:

10%

Required Lifting and Carrying:

(Required frequency is: Not required (0%), Occasional (1-33%), Frequent (34-66%, Continuous (67-100%) + Up to 10 lbs.: Occasional + Up to 20 lbs.: Occasional + Up to 35 lbs.: Occasional + Team-lift only (over 35 lbs.): Not Required

• Benefits & Perks

• What's In It For You:

• Panasonic Energy prioritizes total well-being and offers comprehensive benefits options to support physical, emotional, financial, social, and environmental health: +
• Health Benefits
• Offering medical, dental, vision, prescription plans, plus Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options. +
• Voluntary Benefits
• Life, accident, critical illness, disability, legal, identity theft, and pet insurance. +
• Panasonic Retirement Savings & Investment Plan (PRSIP)
• 401(k) plan with company matching contributions and immediate vesting. +
• Paid Time-Off Benefits
• Vacation, holidays, personal days, sick leave, volunteer, and parental & caregiver leave. +
• Educational Assistance
• Tuition reimbursement for job-related courses after six months of service. +
• Health Management and Wellbeing Programs
• Lifestyle Spending Account, EAP, virtual health management, chronic condition, neurodiversity, tobacco cessation, substance abuse support, and life stage and fertility resources. Available to eligible employees starting the first day of the month following your start date. Eligibility for each benefit may vary based on employment status, location, and length of service. +
• Employee Recognition Program
• High5 employee recognition and awards platform, quarterly and annual employee recognition +
• Annual Bonus Program
• Opportunity for an annual performance-based bonus. +
• On-site Food Options
• : Several on-site cafes, plentiful snack and beverage kitchens, revolving on-site vendor visits and employee events +
• Free Shuttle
• : Rides to and from work!

• Where You'll Be:

• For our onsite roles, Panasonic Energy is committed to fostering an ideal working environment that goes beyond the conventional.

We understand the significance of moments that matter in your onsite experience, and we prioritize creating a workspace that not only promotes productivity but also ensures a fulfilling and positive work atmosphere. Join us at Panasonic Energy, where your onsite presence is valued, and we strive to make each moment count in your professional journey.

• Who We Are:

• Meet Panasonic Energy!

At Panasonic Energy, you'll do work that matters as we are dedicated to transforming the world through the acceleration of sustainable energy. By producing safe, high-quality lithium-ion batteries, you become part of a team that plays a crucial role in creating technologies that move us. Our journey began in 2017, and now, as the world's largest lithium-ion battery factory, we are expanding operations to De Soto, Kansas, providing you with the opportunity to experience career growth in more ways than one. As an innovative thinker, you'll thrive here, as we continually push the boundaries of lithium-ion battery technology and production capabilities to enhance efficiency and performance in EVs. Being part of Panasonic Energy means positively contributing to society, aligning with our commitment to building a better world through sustainable energy solutions. We care about what you care about, fostering an environment where your contributions make a meaningful impact on the future of energy and transportation. Join us and be part of a team that values your work, encourages innovation, and actively contributes to a positive societal impact. In addition to an environment that is as innovative as our products, we offer competitive salaries and benefits.

• We Take Opportunity Seriously:

• At Panasonic Energy, we are committed to a workplace that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging.

Fairness and Honesty have been part of our core values for more than 100 years and we are proud of our diverse culture as an equal opportunity employer. We understand that your career search may look different than others and embrace the professional, personal, educational, and volunteer opportunities through which people gain experience. If you are actively looking or starting to explore new opportunities, submit your application!

• Supplemental Information:

• Pre-employment drug testing is required.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. All qualified individuals are required to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. _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. without restriction._ Thank you for your interest in Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America. \#LI-JW1 R-104909