Strategy and Operations Analyst - Palo Alto, United States - PanasonicWELL

Description

About PanasonicWELL:

Officially launched in July 2023, PanasonicWELL is an innovation arm within Panasonic Holdings Corporation working to build fully scalable family wellness businesses. We're working to gain insight into families' goals and to use state-of-the-art AI and other technologies to help families achieve the universal goals we all share: caring well, eating well, sleeping well, moving well, working well, and aging well.

With families at the center, our intention is to build a series of interconnected products within this ecosystem to tackle challenges modern families face in today's world. "Well" describes the intersection of health and wellness including mental well-being, longevity, nutrition, sleep health, mindfulness, daily productivity, and many topics that enable people to live healthier and happier lives every day. Our definition of wellness is a combination of family harmony (as supported through our service experience) and healthspan (as supported through meeting emotional, cognitive, physical and mental wellbeing).

We recognize that our mission requires the intimate privilege of being welcomed into homes with utmost data privacy, and industry-leading Responsible AI with humans in the loop to deeply understand the needs of families and how to best service those needs

About The Role:

We are seeking a Strategy and Operations Analyst to join our PanasonicWELL team, reporting to the Chief of Staff. In this role, you will work closely with the Chief of Staff and our functional and operational teams to support delivery and execution of the top-priority initiatives for the CEO and organization. You may also be tasked with liaising between different departments or stakeholders, synthesizing intelligence for reports, and assisting in the execution of strategic initiatives. Furthermore, as a key aide to the Chief of Staff, you would be expected to handle confidential matters with discretion and professionalism, serving as a trusted confidant and gatekeeper. Your role may involve overseeing communication channels, filtering incoming requests, and prioritizing tasks based on urgency and importance. Collaboration with other members of the executive team and providing support during high-pressure situations would also be integral aspects of your position. Ultimately, your contribution plays a vital role in maintaining the efficiency and efficacy of the executive team, contributing to the overall success of the organization

PanasonicWELL is able to employ individuals who reside in (or that are willing to relocate to) the following states: Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Texas, and Washington.

What You'll Do:

• Aide to the Chief of Staff: Support overall activities and priorities for the Chief of Staff, including jointly undertaking strategic initiatives, facilitating communication about strategic matters throughout the organization, and identifying/filling gaps in processes to ensure streamlined operations.
• In-depth Analysis: Conduct in-depth analysis on relevant topics, policies, regulations, and industry trends to support decision-making and strategic planning.
• Strategic Support: Assist in the development and implementation of strategic initiatives, providing analytical support and insights to drive organizational goals.
• Project Management: Assist in the management of special projects assigned by the Chief of Staff, including data analysis, and preparation of presentations and reports.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborate with colleagues and leaders from various internal departments and external partners to support cross-functional projects and initiatives, fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment.
• Information Management: Organize and maintain confidential information and documents, ensuring accessibility and accuracy as needed.
• Prioritization: Support setting priorities for the leaders' agendas, helping to ensure that decisions about how their time is spent reflect organizational priorities.
• Preparation and follow up: review upcoming meetings/events to ensure the leaders have information needed to be productive and effective (e.g., agendas, documents, notes, briefings).
• Manage executive communications: support running leadership events, draft communications, organize and prepare briefing materials.
• Bring multiple stakeholders together to drive towards productive decisions

What You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's or graduate degree (or equivalent experience) in business administration or similar field. MBA a plus
• 5+ years of experience in a business management role, including 2+ years in a similar position
• Fluency in both English and Japanese a must
• Experience collaborating and coordinating with multiple teams and departments
• Experience in planning and leading strategic initiatives
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in data analysis and budget management
• Strong project-reporting skills, with focus on interdepartmental communications
• Experience working with Japanese corporations
• Versatile abilities and extreme dedication to efficient productivity
• Attention to detail and an obsession to accuracy
• Comfort in navigating through ambiguity
• A "can-do" attitude to find ways to devise creative solutions
• Ability to travel internationally

What We Offer:

The future of work at PanasonicWELL is flexibility. Like many other leading Silicon Valley based businesses, we follow a hybrid workplace model post-pandemic. We believe this model is consistent with our goals of fostering a highly collaborative culture, promoting employee well-being, and developing a workplace that is engaging, equitable, and innovative.

Local (Bay Area) employees are expected to come into the office on Mondays & Wednesdays and optional on the other days of the week. Fully remote (Work From Home) employment may be available for select positions.

This position may be eligible for participation in our employee bonus program. Grade level and salary ranges are determined primarily through the scope and complexity of the role along with a review of the applicant's experience and skills, as well as alignment with geographic market data and equity with other team members.

Employee benefits include:

• Opportunity to join a hyper-growth startup on a mission to make well-being attainable for modern families
• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, FSA)
• 401(k) with employer match
• Life & Short Term Disability Insurance
• Supplemental Medical Coverage
• Unlimited PTO
• 12 Company Holidays
• Paid Maternity & Parental Leave
• Paid Caregiver Leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Group and 1-on-1 Career Coaching
• Pet Insurance
• Casual Dress Code
• Catered Lunch & Snacks
• Discounts on select products
• Company Social Events

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, 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.