Division IT Manager - Military Flight Controls Division

Position Summary

Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 global leader in motion and control technologies. For more than a century, the company has been enabling engineering breakthroughs that lead to a better tomorrow.

Parker Aerospace, an operating segment of Parker Hannifin Corporation, develops technologies and innovative solutions that enable reliable, efficient, and increasingly sustainable flight for the lifecycle of the aircraft, including aftermarket support.

Military Flight Controls Division Supporting aircraft worldwide, Parker Aerospace's Military Flight Controls Division (MFCD) provides primary and secondary flight control systems that make flight possible. Tested, proven and trusted in commercial and military applications for decades, MFCD provides precise position-control actuation solutions for military aircraft across the United States and with foreign partners. The division's Jet Pipe electrohydraulic servo valve (EHSV) technology is used across commercial and military aircraft around the world.

Headquartered in Irvine, California, the Military Flight Controls Division is the global leader in fly-by-wire flight control systems and electrohydraulic products and offers the world's most advanced motor design capabilities for flight controls.

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.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Lead the vision, strategy, and execution of division-wide information systems and services that enable business growth and operational excellence. This role drives the delivery of innovative, scalable technology solutions, optimizes resources, and partners with leadership to solve complex business challenges. The position also shapes divisional IT strategy, advances enterprise system adoption, and ensures alignment with Corporate I/T priorities and long-term business goals.

SCOPE/SUPERVISION AND INTERACTION:

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Works with division staff personnel while reporting to the General Manager (or Division Staff Manager where appropriate) with functional reporting to the Group IT Manager and onward to the CIO. Supervises the division programming, computer operation and application support personnel. Close interaction with all the Corporate IT departments is essential.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Lead the development and execution of the division's annual IT strategy and operating plan, including manufacturing systems, financial applications, infrastructure, resource planning, and budget forecasting to support business objectives.

* Direct the implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of critical business systems and services, ensuring reliable support for manufacturing, engineering, office, and other essential operational functions.

* Establish and enforce IT policies, standards, and best practices to drive consistent performance, operational efficiency, compliance, future scalability, and alignment with Corporate IT direction and goals.

* Partner with division leadership and end users to evaluate business needs and deliver effective technology solutions, ensuring systems and services meet performance expectations and evolving user requirements.

* Develop organizational capability by recruiting, coaching, and leading IT talent, while ensuring effective training and user adoption of division information systems.

* Collaborate with Group and Corporate IT teams on strategic initiatives, governance forums, and special projects, providing timely input on emerging technologies, investment opportunities, and division priorities.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

* Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business, or a related field required; advanced degree or relevant technical certifications preferred.

* 10+ years of progressive IT leadership experience, including responsibility for business systems, infrastructure, applications, and technology strategy within a manufacturing environment.

* Strong business and systems knowledge in manufacturing operations, with experience supporting areas such as ERP, financial systems, plant systems, engineering applications, infrastructure, and end-user technologies.

* Demonstrated ability to align IT strategy with business objectives, identify opportunities for process improvement, and deliver scalable technology solutions that support operational performance and growth.

* Proven experience in leading teams and developing talent, including coaching, mentoring, performance management, succession planning, and fostering a collaborative,…