Program Manager

PARKER HANNIFIN CORP; Elyria (OH); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Parker Hannifin is seeking a Program Manager to oversee contract performance across divisional programs from initiation to completion. You will lead scope management, schedules, budgets, risks, and change control while advocating for the customer and coordinating with multiple functions.

The role emphasizes cross‑functional leadership, strong communication, and sophisticated program governance. PMP certification is expected, with advanced credentials preferred, in a global industry context.

Qualifications

• It is expected to have a Bachelor’s degree in engineering, sciences, business or related field with strong program/project management experience.
• PMP certification required, typically within 6 months; advanced certifications (PgMP, PMI-RMP) preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and lead cross‑functional teams.
• Solid knowledge of program management processes, methodologies, and architecture.
• Ability to analyze contracts, budgets, risks, and schedules effectively.

Responsibilities

• Ensure customer requirements are met and align with program objectives and baselines.
• Develop and monitor integrated program schedules, data, and financial/quality metrics.
• Lead development of program plans for mature and new product programs.
• Serve as primary customer contact and negotiate contract changes for scope.
• Organize programs, assign resources, and manage budgets and staffing.
• Provide direction on priorities, risks, and subcontracted work as needed.
• Maintain strong customer relationships and act as the program issue resolver.
• Present at major program reviews and document actions and follow‑ups.
• Mentor teams in program management practices and professional growth.
• Promote ongoing knowledge sharing and participation in professional associations.

Skills

PMP certification

Program management

Cross-functional leadership

Risk analysis

Contract management

Customer relationship management

Negotiation

Communication

Education

Bachelors degree in Engineering or related field

MS/MBA (preferred)

Job description

Responsibilities

Are you ready to shape a brighter future? IntheMotion Systems Group and Hydraulic Valve Systems Division, we play a pivotal role in applications that change our world. We are in almost everything that moves. With our wide range of technologies, we help our customers solve their most complex engineering challenges by living our purpose: Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that lead to a Better Tomorrow. We believe that our team members are our key assets and that a diverse workforce is a driving force to bring our purpose to life. We foster a culture where every team member feels safe, included, and empowered. We all belong, we all matter, and we all make a difference.

We have an exciting opening for a Program Manager.

This position 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. Manage 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). Program scope is generally evaluated based on non-recurring engineering cost of the program(s).

Your main 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. Ensures that the cost basis and/or pricing is correct by evaluating resource requirements and performing risk analyses. As described by AGS PRM-01(Program Management Policy).
• 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.
• Leads the development of program plans covering mature and new product development programs. Participates in program planning efforts; directs all phases of programs throughout the program lifecycle.
• Serves as the primary point of contact to the program’s customer and is responsible for the negotiation of contract changes related to scope management.
• Organizes and leads programs by defining and identifying required expertise; provides feedback on contribution and performance to team members and their direct manager if in a matrix role. Responsible for plans, budgets, staffing, training, and development of direct staff.
• Oversees and approves task planning on programs including resource requirements and effort estimates related to program performance. Establishes and communicates overall priorities and changing program requirements to functional areas. May manage and/or specify subcontracted work.
• Ensures strong 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. 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.
• Maintains professional and technical/product knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing technical/specialty publications, and/or participating in professional associations. Shares specialized knowledge with others and serves as a resource or expert on program management principles and practices.

We are looking for talent with

• Bachelors degree (BS/BA) in Engineering, Sciences, Business or a related field; and prior program or significant project management experience. 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 ten or more years of related work experience; including four or more years leading multiple projects/programs of varying complexity and scope and direct leadership of teams. Prior cross-functional and business experience preferred.
• Expert knowledge and proficiency with program management processes, methodology, and architecture.
• 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.
• Specialized knowledge of aerospace commercial or military contracting and procurement requirements and understanding of financial and labor cost systems and production processes.
• Proficient in the use of business applications software and the ability to use specialized project management and financial applications.
• Skilled at analyzing and interpreting complex policies, contractual language, and financial reports.
• Ability to respond to and negotiate with customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
• Skilled at communicating and presenting program information to various levels of management, customers, and/or suppliers.

Parker Hannifin

Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 global leader in motion and control technologies. For more than a century, we’ve enabled engineering breakthroughs that make energy cleaner, transportation safer, medical treatments more effective, and manufacturing more efficient.

With empowered team members in more than 40 countries, Parker serves customers across aerospace & defense, energy, HVAC & refrigeration, in-plant & industrial equipment, off-highway and transportation.

Our scale is global, but our purpose is personal. We enable breakthroughs that improve lives, strengthen communities and create a brighter future.

Our Purpose — Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow — comes to life through our people-first culture where teamwork drives performance, inclusion fuels innovation and growth is encouraged. This environment fosters collaboration and empowers team members from engineering and manufacturing to finance, supply chain, human resources, information technology and beyond.

By combining deep expertise with an entrepreneurial spirit, we help customers succeed in markets that demand performance, reliability, and sustainability.

As we look to the future, Parker is advancing initiatives in energy efficiency and sustainability while developing the next generation of talent and leaders to engineer a better tomorrow.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Aff…? 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”)

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Drug Tests

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.