Project Manager II

Project Manager II

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.).
• 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.

Competitive Compensation

• Pay Range: $x/annually to $y/annually
• Participation in Annual [and Long-Term] Incentive Program[s]

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.

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

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.