Program Manager (Aerospace)

Parker Hannifin; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 104,400 - 174,150; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision coverage

401(k) with company matching

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off & holidays

Job summary

Parker Hannifin is seeking a Program Manager (Aerospace) to lead customer-facing projects from proposal through production. You will coordinate with Engineering, Production Control, Manufacturing, QA, and Support to meet timelines and budgets, resolve technical and contractual issues, and guide change management.

Ideal candidates have a engineering degree, PM experience with defense clientele, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or similar technical field.
• Experience with military, defense, and/or government business clients.
• Project Management experience; PMP certification is nice to have.
• Experience working with multiple cross-functional groups within a manufacturing environment.
• Excellent organizational, verbal and written communication skills required.
• Attention to details and accuracy are position critical.

Responsibilities

• Acts as primary customer contact.
• Establishes customer rapport to facilitate company objectives and customer satisfaction.
• Leads proposal development and negotiation for new business within established guidelines.
• Coordinates gathering and technical analysis of customer requirements.
• Provides general coordination, timelines, and objectives for Engineering, Production Control, Manufacturing, QA, and Support organizations.
• Participates in or develops mechanisms for establishing, monitoring, and integrating project elements, product configuration and communications concerning change management processes and decisions.
• Negotiates project changes and incorporates changes into project control systems to maintain work statements, cost and schedule baselines.
• Transitions projects to production and to the Marketing administrator.
• Performs project close-out and documents lessons learned.
• Researches and identifies program forecasts, program and/or customer funding.

Skills

Project management experience

PMP certification beneficial

Cross-functional collaboration

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Experience with military/defense/gover

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or similar technical field

Job description

Conditions of Employment

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

Program Manager (Aerospace)

The Program Manager (Aerospace) will work closely with customers and internal personnel and will manage and resolve technical and contractual problems on specific new projects of moderate scope. Typically works with the support of a mentor and refers to policies, procedures, and practices for guidance.

Functions and Responsibilities

• Acts as primary customer contact.
• Establishes customer rapport to facilitate company objectives and customer satisfaction.
• Leads proposal development and negotiation for new business within established guidelines.
• Coordinates gathering and technical analysis of customer requirements.
• Provides general coordination, timelines, and objectives for Engineering, Production Control, Manufacturing, QA, and Support organizations.
• Participates in or develops mechanisms for establishing, monitoring, and integrating project elements, product configuration and communications concerning change management processes and decisions.
• Negotiates project changes and incorporates changes into project control systems to maintain work statements, cost and schedule baselines.
• Transitions projects to production and to the Marketing administrator.
• Performs project close-out and documents lessons learned.
• Researches and identifies program forecasts, program and/or customer funding.

Education, Skills, and Experience

• Education: bachelor’s degree in engineering or a degree in a similar technical field.
• Experience with military, defense, and/or government business clients.
• Project Management experience (PMP Certification is nice to have).
• Experience working with multiple cross-functional groups within a manufacturing environment.
• Excellent organizational, verbal and written communication skills required.
• Attention to details and accuracy are position critical.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit. The employee frequently is required to use hands to operate a computer and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. Also expected of the employee is regular attendance, the ability to work cooperatively and professionally with others and members of the public, and the ability to manage multiple tasks at once. Overnight long-distance travel may be required, based on the individual needs of the position.

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.

Compensation

• Pay Range: $104,400 to $174,150 annually
• Participation in Annual Incentive Program

Benefits

• 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 Company-Paid Holidays.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Parker is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Minority, Female, Disability, Veteran, VEVRAA Federal Contractor. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based on 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)

For more information about Equal Employment Opportunity for applicants under the law, see the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.