Project Mgr-FSC

Parker Hannifin; Michigan; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Parker Hannifin in Michigan is seeking a PROJECT MGR I responsible for managing Parker projects, ensuring contract performance, and serving as the focal point for stakeholders. The role covers moderate to large development projects, including capital projects, with focus on NRE cost evaluation.

You will lead cross-functional teams, manage budgets, and drive gate reviews while improving process and ensuring alignment with Parker's standards.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree in engineering, sciences, business, or related field.
• PMP certification required, typically within 6 months of assignment; MS/MBA preferred.
• Eight+ years of related project management experience with engineering and manufacturing projects.

Responsibilities

• Defines program charter and baseline plan to meet customer requirements.
• Monitors costs and technical performance against milestones.
• Sets priorities for projects within the team’s scope and guides gate reviews.
• Leads cross-functional teams to improve project performance.
• Communicates project status to stakeholders and manages budget approvals.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Risk analysis

Budgeting / cost control

Communication

Education

BA/BS in engineering, sciences, business or related field

PMP certification within 6 months

Tools

Project management tools

Job description

Position Summary:

HRIS: 4022710 PROJECT MGR I Manages and is accountable for the project management, contract performance, and internal interface of assigned Parker projects. Manages development projects of moderate complexity and scope, capital projects, or portions of projects/programs. Serves as the focal point to all stakeholders, both internal and external, for the project(s). Project scope is generally evaluated based on non-recurring engineering (NRE) cost of the project(s)

Position Summary:

HRIS: 4022710 PROJECT MGR I Manages and is accountable for the project management, contract performance, and internal interface of assigned Parker projects. Manages development projects of moderate complexity and scope, capital projects, or portions of projects/programs. Serves as the focal point to all stakeholders, both internal and external, for the project(s). Project scope is generally evaluated based on non-recurring engineering (NRE) cost of the project(s)

Essential Functions:

• 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 analysis. As described by AGS PRM-01 (Program Management Policy).


• Defines plans and monitors costs and technical performance to milestones/schedules for customer projects through coordinated team effort.


• Makes decision on technical and schedule priorities for projects within the team’s scope.


• Facilitates and ensures effective product/technology gate reviews.


• Continually improves project effectiveness through process and system standardization.


• Communicates project status to Division staff, management, and customer through project/program reviews and elevates issues as required.


• Makes project decisions within overall budget and resources parameters. Utilize cost and budget parameters as input for project prioritization.


• Establishes, monitors, and controls project costs and approves budget expenditures.


• Leads team (direct and/or cross-functional) to develop action plans to drive improved project performance.

Qualifications:

• BA/BS degree in engineering, sciences, business, or a related field; PMP certification required, typically required within 6 months of assignment; advanced degree (MS/MBA) preferred


• Demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions of the job typically acquired through eight or more years of related work experience with technical engineering and manufacturing projects and programs; may have specialized requirements. Prior project management experience of two or more years


• Prior cross-functional and business experience leading projects and programs with high-technology customers, products, technology and processes


• In-depth knowledge of the Project Management five stage process and proficiency with program management processes, methodology, and architecture.


• 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 communicate and serve as the customer advocate to fulfill contract requirements; guides the project team to quickly identify and address complex and critical issues and to resolve problems encountered by the team.


• Effective interpersonal and presentation skills; skilled at applying negotiation principles to achieve beneficial results. Able to influence business decisions and negotiate resource allocation.- Proficiency with financial analysis (e.g. cost breakdowns, risk analysis, budget, etc) and experience with cost, contract terms and conditions, and profit decisions.


• Thorough knowledge of regulatory compliance and industry. Takes steps to safeguard Parker competitive information and intellectual property.


• Proven ability to foster teamwork and cooperation with diverse groups of employees Ability to support and develop the project team through training and individual coaching

Additional Comments:

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 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 Affimative 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”) 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