Org Marketing Statement
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.
In addition to game-changing technology, our customers look to us for shorter lead times, lower costs, higher reliability, and lifetime support. All coupled with the positive attitude and innovative thinking of a true business partner.
Parker Aerospace provides unmatched performance for both our customers and shareholders, built on a foundation of core company values. As a result, our business growth is impressive and consistent. Best of all, our team members share in the success resulting from that growth.
- We offer competitive vacation and 13 paid holidays
- 401(k) with a 5% matching contribution with immediate investing
- Competitive annual bonus incentive plan
- Health benefits effective day 1!
Position Summary
In addition to the typical job expectations of a program manager role, this Division Distribution Team Manager/Program Manager is accountable for the team that manages all Stratoflex business with pass through and value add Distributors. This encompasses all aspects of the Distribution business including capturing new business, managing the order book, ensuring compliance with Stratoflex and industry quality requirements, identifying and developing new Distributors, and leading the Distributor Advisory Council (DAC).
Manages and is accountable for the contract performance for divisional programs or a set of related projects to achieve programmatic business objectives throughout the program lifecycle. Serves as the customer advocate and ensures effective program management processes, schedule, cost, resources, risk, project change management, and commitments to customers are met.
This role includes managing direct reports. Has regular interaction with customers and Division team leaders; coordination may cover multiple sites or may cross divisions. Reports to Division Platform Director.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Ensures customer requirements are met and are in the best interests of Parker by creating the appropriate program charter, baseline plan, and other program management components. Ensures that the cost basis and/or pricing is correct through analysis of business trends and for specific programs by evaluating resource requirements and performing risk analyses. As described by AGS PRM-01 (Program Management Policy).
• Leads the development of program plans covering mature and new product development programs, Distributor capability development, and business interaction improvement. Participates in program planning efforts; directs all phases of programs throughout the program lifecycle.
• Ensures strong customer relationships and serves as the primary point of escalation for all Distribution customers.
• Organizes and leads programs by defining and identifying required expertise; provides feedback on contribution and performance to team members and 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. May manage and/or specify subcontracted work.
• Serves as key presenter and facilitator at major program reviews, DAC meetings and Distributor Conferences. 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 or expert on program management principles and practices.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
• Bachelor degree in Engineering, Sciences, Business or a related field; prior program or significant project management experience. PMP certification required, typically within 6 months of hire; 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 ten or more years of related work experience; including four or more years leading multiple projects/programs of varying complexity and scope and direct leadership of teams. Prior cross-functional and business experience preferred.
• Ability to effectively demonstrate business skills and lead multiple projects, professional staff, and cross-functional matrixed teams.
• Thorough knowledge of industry practices and the marketplace associated with fielded product or service.
• Specialized knowledge of aerospace commercial or military 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.
• Skilled at analyzing and interpreting complex policies, contractual language, and financial reports.
• Ability to respond to and negotiate with customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Skilled at communicating and presenting program information to various levels of management, customers, and/or suppliers.
Additional Comments:
The essential functions have been provided as examples 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 all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities. It is intended to describe the general nature of the position.
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
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.
(“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 Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (eeoc.gov) and Genetic Information Discrimination
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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.
