Program Manager II

Parker Hannifin; Troy (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company matching

Tuition reimbursement

Paid Time Off and company holidays

Job summary

Parker Aerospace in Troy, Indiana, is seeking a Project Manager to lead large cross-functional initiatives within Gas Turbine Fuel Systems.

You will own the program charter, baseline plan, and manage risk, cost, and schedule while keeping customers informed. You will coordinate with engineering, procurement, and operations to ensure on-time, within-budget delivery and compliance with company policies.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree in engineering, science, business, or a related field.
• PM training (e.g. PMI) required; PMP or CAPM certification typically within 6 months.
• Eight or more years related work experience; two+ years leading multiple projects.
• Cross-functional experience with high-technology customers, products, and processes preferred.
• Working knowledge of project management tools and formal PM processes.

Responsibilities

• Create program charter, baseline plan, and management components to meet customer needs.
• Plan tasks aligned with contract goals and objectives.
• Lead changes and execute project charters for assigned areas.
• Identify issues and develop action plans to improve performance (scope, schedule, cost, risk, quality).
• Ensure process compliance across project team and manage gate reviews.
• Communicate status to management and customers via reviews; escalate issues as needed.
• Allocate resources with managers and monitor budgetary controls.
• Monitor baseline schedule performance with the team.

Skills

PM leadership

Cross-functional

Risk management

Scheduling

Cost management

Communication

Education

BA/BS in engineering/science/business

Tools

Scheduling

Cost management

Change control

Risk management

WBS

Job description

Org Marketing Statement

At Parker Aerospace, we develop technologies and innovative solutions that enable reliable, efficient and increasingly sustainable flight for the lifecycle of the aircraft, including aftermarket support. Our passionate people with deep engineering expertise, together with our breadth of differentiated technologies, ensure that we make the extraordinary happen and continue to shape the future of aviation in partnership with our customers.

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.

The vision of Gas Turbine Fuel Systems Division is to be the global leader in the design, development, manufacture, and service of engine fuel, lubrication, and thermal management systems and components for aerospace/defense and industrial applications. By leveraging our expertise in analysis, atomization, combustion, fluid metering, and control — coupled with enterprise excellence — we will exceed customer expectations and achieve our business objectives.

Position Summary

Manages and is accountable for the project management, contract performance, and internal interface of assigned Parker projects. Manages small development, capital projects, or portions of larger projects. Serves as the focal point to all stakeholders, both internal and external, for the project. Project scope is generally evaluated based on non-recurring engineering (NRE) cost of the project.Individual contributor reporting to the Program Manager. Primarily responsible for providing leadership to a matrix team assigned to the project. Maintains contact with the customer and with internal teams on a regular or intermittent basis.

Essential Functions

• Ensures customer requirements are met and are in the best interests of Parker by creating 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 analysis as by program management policy.
• Plans tasks in conjunction with established project and contractual goals and objectives.
• Proposes recommendations for changes and executes project charter for defined area of responsibility.
• Identifies and addresses critical issues and leads the development of action plans to improve project performance (e.g. scope, schedule, cost, risk, quality, etc.).
• Ensures process compliance across the project team. Facilitates and ensures effective product/technology gate reviews.
• Communicates project status to Division staff, management, and customer through project/program reviews and elevates issues as required.
• Identifies ways to improve project productivity and/or implementation of appropriate project management methodologies.
• Determines and negotiates resource allocations with functional managers and monitors/maintains budgetary controls.
• Monitors and assesses baseline budget and integrated schedule performance in coordination with related team members or functional management.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree in engineering, science, business, or a related field. Formal project management training (e.g. PMI methodology) required; professional certification (PMP or CAPM) required, typically within 6 months of assignment.
• 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.
• Prior cross-functional and business experience with high-technology customers, products, and processes preferred.
• Working knowledge of the Project Management give stage process. Knowledge of and demonstrated experience applying formal PM tools and techniques (e.g. scheduling, cost management, change control, risk management, etc.).
• Proficient with the majority of 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 communicate and serve as a customer advocate to fulfill requirements; Helps resolve problems encountered by the project team.
• Effective use of interpersonal and presentation skills and negotiation principles with varied audiences.
• Proficiency with financial analysis such as cost breakdowns, risk analysis, budget, etc. Experience with cost, contract terms and conditions, and profit decisions.
• Working knowledge of regulatory compliance and industry practices. Takes steps to safeguard Parker competitive information and intellectual property.
• Ability to support and develop the project team through training and individual coaching.

Benefit & Retirement Plans

Parker offers competitive benefit programs, including:

• 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.

Conditions of Employment

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

Equal Employment Opportunity

The essential functions have been provided as example of the type of work performed by employees assigned to this job classification. The company reserves the right to modify the work assignments and/or to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions. The job description is not intended to be an inclusive list of duties and responsibilities. It is intended to describe the general nature of the position.

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affinitive 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”)

Additional Comments

If you would like more information about Equal Employment Opportunity as an applicant under the law, please go to Employees & Job Applicants | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission