Sr. Director, Data Analytics & Personalization

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.

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 www.panasonic.aero/join-us/.

The Position:
Panasonic Avionics is pioneering next generation in-flight passenger experience beyond entertainment and enable personalized engagement. We envision in-flight experience becomes an extension of passengers’ digital life, seamlessly blending their preferences with the airline’s offerings – transforming air travel into an unforgettable customized adventure. To drive this vision forward, Panasonic seeks an experienced Senior Director of Data Analytics & Personalization to lead a team of 100+ professionals in building and managing a cloud-based data analytics framework covering data from multiple sources and creating personalization parameters for entertainment, commerce, and overall digital engagement. This evolution heralds a new era of opportunity for airlines. Empowered with data-driven insights, airlines can create dynamic marketplace in the sky, unlocking unique branding possibilities, and elevate their competitive edge in an ever-changing airline landscape. This leadership role will be critical in driving company's digital engagement strategy forward.

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including business teams and IT, to identify data analytics needs and develop solutions to meet those needs
• Develop and maintain partnerships with external vendors, service providers, and industry associations to stay up-to-date with emerging trends and technologies in data analytics
• Develop and implement data analytics strategies to provide personalized experiences to airlines and passengers, such as customizing in-flight entertainment options, enhancing cabin service, and improving operational efficiency.
• Led the design and implementation of data governance policies and procedures to ensure data quality, security, and compliance with relevant regulations
• Lead the design and implementation of a cloud-based data analytics framework using advanced data science and engineering techniques, including building a data lake that can be used to collect and store large amounts of structured and unstructured data. Develop data-driven personalization framework that provides input to other digital solutions.
• Develop and maintain a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the data analytics team.
• Manage a team of data scientists, engineers, and analysts responsible for data collection, processing, analysis, and visualization.

The salary range of $181,000 - $303,000 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. 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.

What We’re Looking For:

• Knowledge of the airline industry and/or experience in aviation-related data analytics is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to manage large-scale data analytics projects from inception to completion, focusing on delivering business value.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts into business language and collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the organization
• Experience designing and implementing cloud-based data analytics frameworks, such as data lakes, warehouses, and pipelines.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in computer science, data science, or a related field
• Strong technical skills in data science, machine learning, and big data technologies like Hadoop, Spark, and AWS
• At least ten years of experience in data analytics, with a minimum of 5 years in a leadership role managing a team of data scientists, engineers, and analysts.
• Strong leadership skills, with a proven track record of building and managing high-performing teams.

Our Principles:

Contribution to Society | Fairness & Honesty | Cooperation & Team Spirit | Untiring Effort for Improvement | Courtesy & Humility | Adaptability | Gratitude

What We Offer:

• 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.
• 401K with 50% match on up to 8% contribution, full vested from day 1.
• 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.
• Washington residents only are eligible for: Washington’s Family and Medical Leave program and Washington’s Paid Sick Leave program.
• We offer flexible remote work options depending on your role. Where possible, we offer fully remote or hybrid work opportunities.
• 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.
• 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. 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.