Org Marketing Statement
Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 global leader in motion and control technologies. For more than a century, the company has been enabling engineering breakthroughs that lead to a better tomorrow.
Parker Aerospace, an operating segment of Parker Hannifin Corporation, develops technologies and innovative solutions that enable reliable, efficient, and increasingly sustainable flight for the lifecycle of the aircraft, including aftermarket support.
Military Flight Controls Division Supporting aircraft worldwide, Parker Aerospace's Military Flight Controls Division (MFCD) provides primary and secondary flight control systems that make flight possible. Tested, proven and trusted in commercial and military applications for decades, MFCD provides precise position-control actuation solutions for military aircraft across the United States and with foreign partners.
As a member of our team, you are instrumental in fulfilling our mission: 'Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow.' Pursuing a career at Parker presents unlimited opportunities for both professional and personal development. Working with some of the most brilliant minds in the industry, your contributions will be pivotal in developing innovative technologies and products, significantly contributing to Parker's goal of addressing the world's most pressing engineering challenges.
At Parker, our team members belong, matter, and make a difference. We believe that the key to bringing talented new team members into our organization by focusing on everyone's talents and potential rather than the job specification.
Position Summary
Manages and is accountable for the contract performance for divisional programs or a set of related projects to achieve programmatic business objectives throughout the program lifecycle. Serves as the customer advocate and ensures effective program management processes, schedule, cost, resources, risk, project change management, and commitments to customers are met.
Manages a program or combination of programs of moderate scope and complexity. Programs typically are for a defined set of customers, market segment(s) or product line(s). Program scope is generally evaluated based on non-recurring engineering (NRE) cost of the program(s).
Responsibilities
- Ensures customer requirements are met and are in the best interests of Parker by creating the program charter, baseline plan, and other program management components.
- Responsible for integrated program schedules, data integration, tracking of financial and quality performance, and implementation of corrective actions covering all areas of program responsibility.
- Leads the development of program plans covering mature and new product development programs.
- Organizes and leads programs by defining and identifying required expertise; provides feedback on contribution and performance to team members and/or their direct manager if in a matrix role.
- Ensures successful customer relationships by responding to all customer requests and serving as the primary point of contact for assigned program activities, status and problem resolution.
- Serves as key presenter and facilitator at major program reviews.
- Acts as a consultant to management on specific programs or overall program management.
- Maintains professional and technical/product knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing technical/specialty publications, and/or participating in professional associations.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, Sciences, Business, or a related field.
- PMP certification required, typically within 6 months of assignment; advanced degree (MS/MBA) and additional certifications (e.g. PgMP, PMI-RMP) preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions of the job typically acquired through eight or more years related work experience; including two or more years leading multiple projects of varying complexity and scope and direct leadership of teams.
- In-depth knowledge and proficiency with program management processes, methodology, and architecture.
- Ability to effectively demonstrate business skills and lead cross-functional matrixed teams across a suite of related projects.
- Thorough knowledge of industry practices and the marketplace associated with fielded product or service.
- Proficient in the use of business applications software and the ability to use specialized project management and financial applications.
- Ability to analyze and interpret complex policies, contractual language, and financial reports.
Pay, Benefits, Work Schedule
- Parker offers competitive benefit programs, including comprehensive coverage for medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision, and more.
- 401(k) Plan with company matching contributions at 100% of the first 5% of pay.
- Company provided defined-contribution retirement plan with annual contribution equal to 3% of pay.
- Career development and tuition reimbursement.
- Paid Time Off and 13 Company-Paid Holidays.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees.
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