A pretty simple process with regard to the position. Director was located in a different office location. 1st phone interview was HR driven - simple questions regarding background, experience, position of interest, etc. Explanation of benefits and corporate structure, etc.
A couple days later had a call from HR to schedule the interview - which we agreed would be the next day.
Next day - phone call from Director as he was in another office location. Questions related to experieinces in Program Management and what experiences I brought that woud transition over well or what I could do within the organization to work within the current processes or improve them.
I would suggest that knowing someone within Panasonic will certainly help get you the interview. Personal references go a long way in positions.