Clarity PPM System Administrator

Panasonic Avionics Corporation; Bothell (WA); Hybrid; USD 119,000 - 199,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

401K with match

Wellness program

Job summary

Panasonic Avionics Corporation is seeking a Clarity PPM System Administrator to manage the Clarity PPM environment, create schedule templates, and guide project managers in applying templates to plans. You will monitor ongoing projects for risks, dependencies, and schedule integrity while ensuring data security and process adherence.

The role requires 8+ years in program management, 5 years with Clarity PPM, and collaboration with technology teams and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, CS, IS, or related field.
• 8+ years in program management, portfolio governance, operations, BI, product ops, or platform tooling in a complex enterprise.
• 5 years hands-on work with Clarity PPM.
• 5 years partnering with technology teams, stakeholders or vendors.
• 3 years planning/executing projects using both Agile and Waterfall methods.
• PM certification preferred.
• Hands-on knowledge of Broadcom Clarity PPM capabilities in schedule creation/maintenance.
• Familiar with PM processes: initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, closure.

Responsibilities

• Manage Clarity PPM environment and data integrity.
• Develop and maintain standard program/project schedule templates and job aids.
• Guide PMs in applying templates to create plans.
• Monitor in-flight programs to ensure best practices and policy compliance.
• Create schedules, templates, and job aids to improve consistency and efficiency.
• Coordinate resources and interdependencies across programs.

Skills

Program management experience

Clarity PPM

Stakeholder collaboration

Agile & Waterfall

Budgeting

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, CS, IS, or related field

Project Management Certification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Visio

Job description

Overview

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, Wi‑Fi, 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. If you want to learn more about us, visit us at www.panasonic.aero . And for a full listing of open job opportunities go to https://careers.na.panasonic.com/avionics/jobs .

Responsibilities

The Position:

The Clarity PPM System Administrator serves as the central point of contact for schedules within the Clarity PPM system. In this role, the System Administrator is responsible for: 1) Managing the Clarity PPM environment, 2) developing and maintaining a library of standard Program and Project schedule templates and job aids, 3) guiding and assisting the Program/Project Managers when they apply these schedule templates to create program/project plans, and 4) proactively monitor in-flight programs/projects ensuring compliance with best practices and company policies to maintain data integrity.

Program & Project Guidance, Support and Monitoring

• Provide guidance and work closely with the Program/Project Managers when they:

• Develop a schedule - applying standard schedule template(s) - that aligns with the defined scope of work.

• Update schedules to reflect approved changes to the scope, timeline or resources.

• Review program/project schedules weekly and post status.

• Analyze schedule and integrated schedules for critical paths and constraints.

• Report and communicate regularly to stakeholders, translating complex project data and identifying potential risks that could affect the schedule and performance of the program or project.

• Identify and track interdependencies between Programs and proactively signal impacts, conflicts and risks.

System Administration of Clarity PPM

• Performs system maintenance and monitors system performance.

• Establishes and ensures data integrity and security standards.

• Controls user access.

• Configures custom workflows, user profiles and system integrations.

• Keep up to date with Clarity PPM application best practices, performs system maintenance and monitors system performance.

Creating Program & Project Schedules

• Develop project schedule templates that facilitate effective scheduling and promote application best practices for improved efficiency.

• Develop instructions and job aids to be used by the Program/Project Managers that will promote consistency, accuracy and ease of use when using Clarity PPM.

• Coordinate between all functional resource areas to ensure resources are properly identified and accounted for as part of the schedule templates.

The salary range of $119,000 - $199,000 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

What we’re looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree is required in business, engineering, computer science, information systems, or a related field.

• 8+ years in program management, portfolio governance, operations, business intelligence, product operations, and/or platform/tooling support in a complex enterprise environment.

• 5 years of hands‑on work with Clarity PPM.

• 5 years of partnering with technology teams, business stakeholders, and external vendors or implementation partners preferred.

• 3 years of planning and executing projects using both Agile and predictive (Waterfall) based methods.

• Certification in Project Management, preferred.

• Hands‑on knowledge of Broadcom Clarity PPM capabilities specifically in schedule creation and maintenance.

• Understanding standard project and portfolio management processes, including initiation/strategy, planning, execution, monitoring & control, and closure.

• Experience developing both predictive (waterfall) and agile‑based project plans.

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills for coordinating with team members and stakeholders.

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills to assess schedule impacts and propose solutions.

• 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.

• Proficiency with standard productivity tools (for example, Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Visio) and familiarity with enterprise workflow and business intelligence tools.

• Requires close visual acuity to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading.

• Ability to travel on a limited basis should business needs require.

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, 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 areasonable accommodation because of a disability or a sincerely held religious belief, practice, or observance. While the Company strongly encourages COVID‑19 vaccinations, it may require vaccination and/or testing for positions in which third party customer, worksite, or government requirements apply, in accordance with applicable law. At those locations where requirements apply, exemptions will be considered based on applicable law.

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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