Program Manager, Planning and Analytics

AESC is looking to add a Program Manager, Planning and Analytics to our team in South Carolina.

• Full-Time
• Onsite (5 days onsite)

AESC is a global leader in the development and manufacturing of high-performance batteries for zero-emission electric vehicles and energy storage systems. Founded in Japan in 2007 and headquartered in Yokohama, AESC has been building manufacturing capabilities around the world in the U.S., U.K., Europe, Japan and China to serve key markets and leading customers locally for over 14 years. Today, AESC has become the partner of choice for the world's leading OEMs and energy storage providers in North America, Europe, and Asia. Its advanced technology powers over one million electric vehicles and provides more than 15GWh of installed capacity for battery energy systems in over 60 countries.

AESC is expanding its footprint in the United States with gigafactories in Kentucky, South Carolina, and Tennessee to meet the growing demand for EV and BESS batteries and strengthen its presence in the North American market. AESC's Tennessee gigafactory in Smyrna, which has been operational since 2012, produces batteries for Nissan. The Kentucky gigafactory in Bowling Green will supply Mercedes-Benz with high-performance battery cell modules. The South Carolina gigafactory in Florence will supply technology-leading battery cells for new electric models produced in BMW Group's Spartanburg plant. AESC is committed to our local communities where it is making its investments, creating jobs, and supporting local charities.

As a Program Manager, Planning and Analytics within the Project Controls execution team, will be key in ensuring the successful planning, execution, and delivery of our EV and ESS gigafactory construction projects. This role demands a high level of expertise in project controls, including scheduling, risk management, and progress tracking. Working closely with cross-functional teams-including engineering, procurement, and construction, you will ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

What You Will Do

The candidate should present adequate proficiency in the following two aspects:

• Schedule management

• Oversee the planning and execution of the integrated master schedule, ensuring all project plans, requirements, status reports, risk assessments, and post-project evaluations are effectively managed.
• Collaborate with the project planner and area leads to develop schedule mitigation strategies, monitor critical tasks, analyze risks, and provide timely solutions for high-risk areas.
• Lead SCRUM initiatives, including daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives, while maintaining a KANBAN board to enhance transparency and track necessary adjustments.
• Develop and maintain standardized senior leadership delivery schedule templates, incorporating key milestones.
• Engage proactively with internal and external stakeholders to align with the established roadmap and ensure project deadlines are met.
• Gather cross-functional requirements for scheduling solutions and define a strategic roadmap to support project operations.
• Identify and implement process improvements in planning and analytics workflows, applying best practices for reporting and forecasting.
• The ideal candidate thrives under pressure, manages ambiguity with confidence, and drives clarity in complex situations.

• Risk management

• Provide timely and accurate reporting of impediments, blockers, and risks to the project plan
• Conduct routine SWOT analyses, proactively identifying risks and recommending strategic mitigation plans and scenarios

• Other Duties as assigned.

Welcome to AESC, supporting our state-of-the-art Gigafactories, where you'll have the opportunity to tackle the world's most fascinating challenges alongside exceptionally talented individuals who are driven to make a difference. At AESC, we offer a comprehensive compensation package. In addition, we provide a range of valuable benefits, such as 401K, and health insurance. We strive to ensure that our employees are well taken care of, enabling them to focus on their work and contribute to our collective mission of changing the world.

• An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development.
• Highly automated, clean, safe, and temperature-controlled production environment
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• HSA and Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401K with company match
• Life Insurance (Company paid and additional voluntary life available)
• Paid Vacation and 14 Paid Holidays
• Short term and long-term disability coverage (Company Paid)
• Tuition reimbursement

• A bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management or a related field is required.
• Certifications in planning, scheduling, and project management are highly recommended (e.g., PMP, PSP, or similar).
• +10 years of CAPEX project management experience, focusing on planning/scheduling and change management, ideally within Automotive or High-tech industries.
• Proven experience managing cross-functional programs
• Exhibit extensive experience in schedule setup, baselining, monitoring, and controlling of resource loaded programs on large-scale projects across all phases.
• Proficient analytical skills for interpreting data, and comprehensive understanding of technical and legal materials
• Demonstrated innovation and attention to detail, particularly in managing highly visible or controversial projects
• Expert proficiency in software systems and packages including Primavera P6, Bluebeam, CAD, SAP, PowerBI, and Microsoft Suite
• Understands and follows all standards of IATF16949 and VDA 6.3 quality standards. (training and awareness will be provided for those who are not familiar with these standards)
• Understands and follows all standards of ISO14001 environmental standards. (training and awareness will be provided for those who are not familiar with these standards)

Even if you don't meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. Your application allows us to learn more about you and find potential fits within our team. We strive to respond to all applicants promptly, though times may vary with submission volume. If you don't receive an immediate response, it doesn't reflect on your candidacy; we'll keep your application for future opportunities. Thank you for your patience and enthusiasm as we improve our application process.

At AESC, we are committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to all individuals. We participate in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S Join us in our passion to design, manufacture, and sell high-performance products, contributing to a sustainable and zero-carbon emission future.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable otherwise qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

• Ability to sit for extended periods of time.
• Ability to read, write, speak, hear; stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach and lift with hands and arms frequently throughout the day.
• Required to occasionally lift, push, pull and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally required to lift, push, pull and/or move up to 35 pounds.

The work environment is primarily an automated manufacturing plant with a concrete floor and is characterized by some temperature extremes, moderate noise, and forklift traffic. The individual must be able to perform all essential functions as appropriate on the plant floor, in meetings, and with employees, management, customers and suppliers.

Candidate must perform the essential duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation efficiently and accurately, and without causing significant safety threat to self or others. The statements made herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive and inclusive list of all responsibilities, duties, and/or skills required of personnel so classified.

Hiring is contingent upon successful completion of drug screen and background check. AESC US LLC is a drug-free workplace.

This role requires up to 15% travel domestically and internationally, to support the various stages of gigafactory construction and ensure alignment with global project teams.

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