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Parker Hannifin Corporation Program Manager - Commercial Aerospace in OGDEN, Utah
Program Manager - Commercial Aerospace
Location : OGDEN, UT, United States
Job Family : Program Management
Job Type : Regular
Posted : Apr 24, 2024
Job ID : 48219
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Parker Hannifin Corporation is a Fortune 250 global leader in motion and control technologies. For more than a century the company has been enabling engineering breakthroughs that lead to a better tomorrow. Learn more at www.parker.com or @parkerhannifin.
Parker Aerospace, an operating segment of Parker Hannifin Corporation, is one of the world’s leading producers of flight control, hydraulic, fuel and inerting, fluid conveyance, thermal management, and engine systems and components for the aerospace industry. We design and build equipment for virtually every aircraft and aero engine being produced in the world today.
We have an exceptional opportunity for an experienced Program Manager to join our Commercial Flight Controls Division, located in beautiful North Ogden, UT. The Program Manager manages and is accountable for the contract performance for a Commercial Aerospace Program or Programs of moderate scope and complexity. Serves as the primary customer focal point and ensures effective program management processes, schedule, cost, resources, risk, project change management, and commitments to customers are met.
This role does not have formal direct reports, however, the person in this role does provide leadership through influence and is primarily responsible for a matrix team from varying cross-functional areas. The Program Manager is the primary focal point for a large commercial aerospace OEM customer.
Position Summary
The Program Manager manages and is accountable for the contract performance for a Commercial Aerospace Program or Programs of moderate scope and complexity. Responsible for achieving business objectives throughout the program lifecycle. Serves as the primary customer focal point and ensures effective program management processes, schedule, cost, resources, risk, project change management, and commitments to customers are met.
This role does not have formal direct reports, however, the person in this role does provide leadership through influence and is primarily responsible for a matrix team from varying cross-functional areas. The Program Manager is the primary focal point for a large commercial aerospace OEM customer.
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.
• 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.
• Organizes and leads programs by defining and identifying required expertise; provides feedback on contribution land performance to team members and/or 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.
• Ensures successful customer relationships by responding to all customer requests and serving as the primary point of contact for assigned program activities, status and problem resolution. Is responsible for the negotiation of contract changes related to scope management.
• 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 on program management principles and practices.
Qualifications
• Bachelor degree in Engineering, Sciences, Business, or a related field is required. 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 eight or more years related work experience; including 8 or more years leading multiple projects of varying complexity and scope and direct leadership of teams.
• In-depth knowledge and proficiency with program management processes, methodology, and architecture.
• Ability to effectively demonstrate business skills and lead cross-functional matrixed teams across a suite of related projects.
• Thorough knowledge of industry practices and the marketplace associated with fielded product or service.
• In-depth knowledge of aerospace commercial 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.
• 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.
This role is subject to compliance with the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), which requires the incumbent to be either a US citizen, lawful permanent resident [“green card” holders], or have refugee or asylee status).
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. This position is subject to meeting export compliance eligibility requirements.
(“Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / VEVRAA Federal Contractor”)
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