Division Engineering Manager: Lead Tech Teams & Strategy

Position Summary Division staff position; direct report to a division General Manager. Has direct reporting managers or supervisors over varying engineering disciplines and may have expert-level engineers on staff. Responsible for interaction with major customers and division leadership to review technical capabilities and project status. May have cross-business unit or division interface on common technical issues or customers and regular interaction with business and operational staff members. This position will have Direct Reports. Responsibilities Align engineering objectives and project plans with overall business unit or Division strategy. Develop plans for multiple project teams and determine resource allocation by reviewing technical proposals, internal and subcontract capabilities, and conferring with management. Manage the deployment of resources among teams and for engineers assigned to various programs (e.g. matrix to a business team). Provide leadership and direction on product development and research activities and the introduction of new technology; maintains research streams. Lead the team and expert staff in interpreting complex technical requirements, managing associated risk throughout the development cycle, and completing technical studies and design reviews. Maintain frequent formal and informal program management and customer interface to present status and/or refine project plans; assess and make technical determinations on changes in customer requirements (e.g. design specifications; change impact on cost/schedule). May act as a Control Account Manager (CAM) for projects applying Earned Value Management (EVM). Determines the implementation of internal product development processes (e.g. structured design process) and assesses conformance, impact, and trends in development time and cost. Maintains consistent engineering practices, standards, and documentation procedures and reporting capabilities. Takes appropriate steps to protect and safeguard Parker intellectual property. Accountable for full budget planning and non‑recurring/recurring cost management with significant impact on division engineering costs and that may include engineering systems and multiple facilities. With division leadership, develops long range plans to meet both current and anticipated growth and resource challenges(e.g. workforce planning; new technical systems investments). Partners with customers or program management to identify opportunities for product innovation or systems solutions and leads innovation that results in break through solutions. Interfaces with division staff and serves as a primary liaison on technical capabilities. Provides input to the technology roadmap and division business plans. Make recommendations and decisions on human resources actions (e.g. staffing, training, compensation, etc.); consults with leadership on exceptional cases. Communicate and implement actions to ensure Parker values and company policies are well understood and maintained (e.g. business ethics; integrity; inclusion). Identify and create technical training and development plans. Mentor or serve as a resource to share specialized knowledge with others. Maintain leadership and technical capabilities through continued education or training. Qualifications Bachelor's degree (BS) (or Professional Engineer (PE) certificate) in engineering or a science technical discipline; master's degree (MS or MBA) preferred. Demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions of the job typically acquired through 12-15 years of related experience. Has prior leadership responsibility for 4 or more years including management of multiple teams and projects. Comprehensive knowledge and overall understanding of multiple engineering and/or scientific fields and specialized product/system integration requirements. Ability to apply and integrate knowledge of other related engineering areas or experts to create differentiated competitive advantage. Proficient with project management, engineering documentation, and engineering analysis tools. Demonstrated ability to assess and lead research and investment in new technologies and in creating linkage between product/system design, manufacturing, and business results. Ability to apply program management principles to the product development cycle and apply cost accounting principles and methods (e.g. earned value management). Experience with comprehensive program and design reviews and/or other customer requirements, industry practices, regulations, and policies. Ability to effectively influence the overall team and functional objectives. Ability to delegate and empower leaders and teams. Ability to guide and develop the team and create an effective leadership development plan and succession pipeline. Thorough knowledge of competitor and industry practices, government regulations, and internal policies. Recognized as an influential business partner. Has strong facilitation skills and ability to communicate effectively to varied audiences to gain support or resolve issues. Makes effective presentations on complex or sensitive topics to top management, customers, and/or other key stakeholders. Effective speaker and presenter; serves as a spokesperson or in a liaison role with universities and other research institutions and industry associations. Ability to respond to significant inquiries from customers, regulatory agencies, or other internal teams. Competitive Compensation Participation in Annual and Long-Term Incentive Programs Benefit & Retirement Plans 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 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 Employees & Job Applicants | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Drug Tests In accordance with Parker’s policies and applicable state laws, Parker provides for a drug‑free workplace. 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