Project Manager

Position Summary Perform functions to direct, administer and execute research and development activities for new product designs to meet the needs of the market within the capabilities of our manufacturing environment and perform, direct and administer special projects. Must be an advocate and use principles of the Win strategy. Under administrative direction of the business unit manager, establish standards of performance within overall policy and budgetary limits, with direct accountability for final results. Will work with division and group staff and customers. Essential Functions: Responsible for special projects development. Accountable from start to completion of project goals, objectives and budgets to develop new and improvedproducts. Responsible for achieving target costs for all components. To be a technical consultant for component and system problems for internal and external customers. Must be able to effectively communicate with customers,sales/marketing and other divisional, group and corporate personnel to resolve technical matters dealing with projects. Coordinate and communicate with material suppliers on new materials or processes applicable to new products. Identify new product and market opportunities through various avenues such as outside consultants, trade shows and customer visits and industry surveys. Align internal divisions and outside suppliers to ensure that support for Master timing, test and validation plans, prototype needs and budgetary constraints areagreed and met. Serve as prime point of contact for customer interface and status on new products being developed for alternative markets. Leads the project team to achieve its chartered purpose and desired outcomes. Creates and tracks the master gantt for the entire program; ensures all deliverables and milestones are met per customer request. Creates and tracks the open issues list for the entire program. Hold weekly and biweekly meetings as necessary. Establishes supply chain. Ensures team participation and tracks to meet budgeted cost targets per plan. Creates, establishes and ensures that the system and component validation test plans (DVP&R) are met and that the end product meets or exceeds customerexpectations as outlined in customer value proposition. Ensures that all supporting divisions meet their component and validation targets and dates per Win Strategy. Manages the entire program per Win Strategy. Holds stage gate reviews per master time plan. Ensures that the project team is trained as required. Encourages participation. Ensures that all concerned are appropriately involved. Creates a stable working environment. Clarifies the decision-making process and tracks action items to closure. Plans and tracks the project team effort; achieves BETA milestones. This Role does not have direct reports. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree (BS) in mechanical, electrical or related technical discipline. Individual should be highly organized with the ability to follow project through to completion. Previous experience with new product launches and new product commercialization. Knowledgeable in manufacturing process and a background in design. 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. Pay, Benefits, Work Schedule Competitive Compensation Pay Range: $106490 to $177635 annually Participation in Annual Incentive Program 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 Company-Paid Holidays. 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. 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