Project Manager - Experienced; Aerospace

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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.

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(s). Project scope is generally evaluated based on non-recurring engineering (NRE) cost of the project(s).

Individual contributor role onsite in Elyria, Ohio.

• 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. As described by AGS PRM-01 (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.

• 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 five stage process. Knowledge of and demonstrated experience applying formal PM tools and techniques (e.g. scheduling, cost management, change control, risk management, etc.)
• Proficient with the majority of project management tools, including, but not limited to: scheduling, cost management, change control, time management, scope and resources, work breakdown structures, and risk management.
• Ability to communicate and serve as the customer advocate to fulfill requirements; provides assistance to resolve problems encountered by the project team.
• Effective use of interpersonal and presentation skills and negotiation principles with varied audiences.
• Proficiency with financial analysis (e.g.…