Program Management Leader - Aerospace

Parker Hannifin Corporation; Milwaukie (OR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company matching

Tuition reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Annual Incentive Plan

Job summary

Parker Hannifin Corporation is seeking a Program Management Leader in Milwaukie, Oregon. This role involves managing program performance and leading customer relationships while ensuring that program management methodologies are upheld. The ideal candidate will have significant project management experience and a solid background in business and engineering.

If you're passionate about leading projects and providing exceptional service, this position is for you. Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits are included.

Qualifications

• 10 years of related work experience.
• Expertise in program management processes.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage program performance for project life cycles.
• Lead customer relationships and negotiations.
• Oversee schedule, cost, and resources.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Time Management

Negotiation

Financial Analysis

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, sciences, or business

PMP certification

Job description

Position Summary

The Program Management Leader will serve as the site leader for program management and is responsible for the site integration of consistent project/program management methodologies set out by the division. This role manages and is accountable for the contract performance for programs or a set of related projects to achieve programmatic business objectives throughout the program lifecycle. Serve as the customer support and ensures effective program management processes, schedule, cost, resources, risk, program change management, and commitments to customers are met.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership and responsible for three direct reports.
• Manages a program or combination of programs of broad scope and complexity. Programs typically are for a large or a diverse set of customers, market segment(s) or product line(s).
• Responsible for integrated program schedules, data integration, tracking of financial and quality performance, and implementation of corrective actions covering all areas of program responsibility. Addresses critical issues on complex programs and leads the team to develop action plans to improve performance.
• Ensures successful customer relationships by responding to all customer requests and serving as the primary point of contact for program activities, status and problem resolution. Is responsible for the negotiation of contract changes related to scope management.
• Serves as key presenter and facilitator at major program reviews. Ensures meeting actions are documented and communicated.
• Acts as a consultant to management on specific programs or overall program management. Establishes goals and objectives required to complete programs. Provides mentoring within program management and leadership to varied project teams.
• Works closely with other internal marketing and external sales teams to pursue new opportunities emerging from existing programs.
• Oversees and approves task planning on multiple significant projects or programs and ensures completion of key program milestones or deliverables, responsible for contingency planning efforts.
• Provides oversight of programs and related project teams to define and identify required expertise; provides feedback on contribution level and performance to team members. Responsible for plans, budgets, staffing, training, and development of direct staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree (required), preferred in engineering, sciences, business or a related field. Advanced degree (MS/MBA) preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions of the job typically acquired through ten or more years related work experience.
• PMP certification required, typically within 6 months of assignment. Additional certifications (e.g., PgMP, PMI-RMP) preferred.
• Prior cross-functional and business experience with high-technology customers, products, and processes.
• Aerospace and/or light manufacturing experience desired.
• Prior program or significant project management experience.
• Expert knowledge and proficiency with program management processes, methodology, and architecture.
• In-depth understanding of estimation methods and financial analysis methods for projects.
• Skilled at assessing cost and contract impact when negotiation alternatives. Must be able to integrate process and quality demands into the balance or resources, time, and functionality.
• Ability to effectively demonstrate business skills and lead multiple projects, professional staff, and cross functional matrixed teams.
• Thorough knowledge of industry practices and the marketplace associated with fielded product or service.
• In-depth knowledge of aerospace commercial or military contracting and procurement requirements and understanding of financial, labor cost systems, and production processes.
• Ability to analyze and interpret complex policies, contractual language, and financial reports.
• Ability to respond to and negotiate with customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
• Ability to develop effective written communication and present information to various levels of management, customers, and/or suppliers.

Competitive Compensation

• Participation in Annual Incentive Plan

Benefit & Retirement Plans

• Comprehensive coverage for medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision, voluntary optional life, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance and critical illness insurance with competitive premium cost.
• 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.
• Other benefits including paid parental leave, short and long-term disability programs, adoption assistance, a Care.com membership and financial planning assistance are provided at no cost to you.
• Supplemental benefit programs including identity protection, legal protection, and pet wellness are available at competitive rates.
• Paid Time Off and 13 Company-Paid Holidays.

Drug-Free Workplace

In accordance with Parker's policies and applicable state laws, Parker provides for a drug-free workplace. Therefore, all applicants seeking employment with Parker will be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment.

This position is subject to meeting U.S. export compliance and/or U.S Government contracting citizenship eligibility requirements.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Afficiative Action Employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. However, U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency or other appropriate status is required for certain positions, in accord with U.S. import & export regulations.

(Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / VEVRAA Federal Contractor)