Program Manager - Aerospace

Parker Hannifin; Milwaukie (OR); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Participation in Annual Incentive Plan

401(k) Plan with company matching

Career development and tuition reimbursement

Paid Time Off and Company-Paid Holidays

Job summary

Parker Hannifin is seeking a Program Manager based in Milwaukie, Oregon, responsible for managing projects, ensuring contract performance, and maintaining effective stakeholder communication. The role requires a strong background in project management with a minimum of 5-7 years of experience.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in engineering and possess a PMP certification or equivalent. This role offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including a 401(k) plan with company matching and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of related work experience required.
• Advanced degree (MS/MBA) is a plus.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage development projects of moderate complexity.
• Responsible for program schedules and scope management.
• Ensure successful customer relationships.

Skills

Project management

Risk analysis

Communication

Engineering development processes

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, sciences, business, or related field

PMP certification

Tools

Project management tools

Job description

Position Summary

The Program Manager manages and is accountable for project management, contract performance, and internal/external interface of assigned projects. Serves as the focal point to all stakeholders and ensures effective program management processes, schedule, cost, resources, risk, project change management, and commitments to customers are met.

Essential Functions

• Manages development projects of moderate complexity and scope, capital projects, or portions of projects/programs.
• Responsible for integrated program schedules, scope management, change management, data integration, tracking of financial performance, quality performance, and implementation of corrective actions covering all areas of project responsibility. Addresses critical issues on projects and leads the team to develop action plans to improve performance.
• Ensures that the cost basis and/or pricing is correct by evaluating resource requirements and performing risk analysis.
• Defines plans and monitors costs and technical performance to milestones/schedules for customer projects through coordinated team effort.
• Continually improves project effectiveness through process and system standardization.
• Communicates project status to group staff, division staff, management, and customers through project/program reviews and elevates issues as required, including effective product gate reviews.
• Makes project decisions within overall budget and resources parameters. Utilizes cost and budget parameters as input for project prioritization.
• Ensures successful customer relationships by responding to all customer requests and serving as the primary point of contact for assigned project activities, status and problem resolution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (required), preferably in engineering, sciences, business, or a related field. Advanced degree (MS/MBA) a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions of the job typically acquired through 5-7 years of related work experience.
• PMP certification required, typically within 6 months of assignment. Additional certifications (e.g., PgMP, PMI‑RMP) a plus.
• Prior cross‑functional and business experience leading projects and programs with high‑technology customers, products, technology and processes.
• In‑depth knowledge and proficiency with engineering development processes and deliverables.
• Proficient with project management tools, including, but not limited to, scheduling, cost management, change control, time management, scope and resources, work breakdown structures, and risk management.
• Ability to effectively demonstrate business skills and lead multiple projects, professional staff, and cross‑functional matrixed teams.
• Thorough knowledge of regulatory compliance and industry. Takes steps to safeguard Parker competitive information and intellectual property.
• 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.

Status and Eligibility

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 affirmative 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.

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