Clarity PPM Scheduler - Hybrid

Panasonic Avionics Corporation; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 77,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Flexible paid time off

Employee purchase program

Job summary

Panasonic Avionics Corporation is hiring a Clarity PPM Scheduler in Irvine, California. This role will maintain and oversee project schedules, ensuring compliance and data integrity.

The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of experience in program management with Broadcom Clarity PPM, alongside strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Benefits include flexible paid time off, health insurance, and a 401(k) with a match.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in business intelligence, product operations, or program management.
• Hands-on work with Broadcom Clarity PPM is required.
• Strong problem-solving skills to assess schedule impacts.

Responsibilities

• Maintain program and project schedules weekly.
• Collaborate with managers to update status.
• Analyze schedules for critical paths and constraints.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, computer science, or information systems

Tools

Broadcom Clarity PPM

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Visio

Job description

Overview

Panasonic Avionics Corporation is the #1 company in the industry for delivering inflight products such as movies, games, WiFi, and now Bluetooth headphone connectivity. With a history spanning over 40 years, Panasonic offers stability, career growth opportunities, and a diverse and inclusive culture that brings together bright minds to innovate in a thriving industry.

Responsibilities

The Clarity PPM Scheduler serves as the central point of contact for schedules within the Clarity PPM system. The Scheduler is responsible for maintaining accurate project schedules, tracking progress, coordinating with stakeholders, and proactively managing any deviations to ensure seamless project execution. Responsibilities include overseeing customer-facing program schedules, integrating with various other schedules, and ensuring compliance with best practices and company policies to maintain data integrity.

Maintain Program & Project Schedules

• Maintain assigned program and project schedules weekly.
• Collaborate with Program Manager or Project Manager to update the status of assigned program and project schedules.
• Create updates to the schedule for approved changes to the scope of work of the program or project.
• Report and communicate regularly to stakeholders, translating complex project data and identifying potential risks that could affect the schedule and performance.

Creating Program & Project Schedules

• Develop project schedule templates that facilitate effective scheduling and promote application best practices for improved efficiency.
• Work closely with the Program Manager and Project Manager to develop a schedule that aligns with the defined scope of work for the customer-facing program or internal project.
• Coordinate between all functional resource areas to ensure resources are properly identified and accounted for as part of the program or project schedule.
• Integrate schedule with other functional group schedules for visibility and improved management of the program or project.

Schedule Analysis & Clarity PPM Skillset

• Analyze schedule and integrated schedules for critical paths and constraints.
• Analyze performance of tasks and resources across schedules for continuous improvement identification.
• Keep up to date with Clarity PPM application best practices, new features, and community lessons learned.

The salary range of $77,000 - $130,000 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in business, engineering, computer science, information systems, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years in business intelligence, product operations, program management, portfolio governance, operations, and/or platform and tooling support in a complex enterprise environment.
• Minimum 5 years of hands‑on work with Broadcom Clarity PPM.
• Hands‑on knowledge of Broadcom Clarity PPM capabilities specifically in schedule creation and maintenance.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills to assess schedule impacts and propose solutions.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills for coordinating with team members and stakeholders.
• Attention to detail and time‑management abilities to track multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.
• Knowledge of budgeting and resource allocation to support project cost and control.
• Understanding standard project and portfolio management processes, including initiation/strategy, planning, execution, monitoring & control, and closure.
• Proficiency with standard productivity tools (for example, Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Visio) and familiarity with enterprise workflow and business intelligence tools.
• Experience partnering with technology teams, business stakeholders, and external vendors or implementation partners preferred.
• Certification in Project Management preferred.

Benefits

• Highly competitive and flexible benefits program including paid time off, health insurance options, 401(k) with 50% match on up to 8% contribution, and full vesting from day 1.
• Paid time off: Exempt salaried employees receive flexible paid time off with no fixed limit; non‑exempt hourly employees accrue vacation, sick, and personal days based on tenure, plus 11 company paid holidays.
• Health insurance: Medical insurance offerings from Aetna and Kaiser (CA & HI); dental, vision, and additional coverage options.
• Additional benefits: wellness program, counseling services, FSA & HSA, life and disability insurance, critical illness, accident insurance, legal assistance, pet insurance, identity theft protection, dependent care FLSA, education assistance, commuter program, employee purchase program, and 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, or any other characteristic protected by law or company policy.