Division Program Manager - MENTOR, Ohio

Company/Organization: Parker Aerospace

Position: Management

Job Type: Permanent

Posted: 6/22/2025 12:19:18 AM

Description:

Position Summary

At Parker Aerospace, we develop technologies and innovative solutions that enable reliable, efficient and increasingly sustainable flight for the lifecycle of the aircraft, including afterspanet 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.

Position Summary:Serves as the division programs leadership role for a large division (generally $500 million and above in annual sales). Responsible for the integration of consistent project/program management methodologies for all division programs. Leads group of program managers accountable for assigned customers, spanet segments, or entire product lines. Leads and directs major programs throughout the program lifecycle including those with the highest level of complexity, risk, and strategic impact to the Division and Group. This includes oversight of the Division Program Management Office (PMO). Program scope is generally evaluated based on non-recurring engineering (NRE) cost of the program(s).Provides leadership and is responsible for a matrix team (typically greater than 40 FTE from varying cross-functional areas) and has direct reports. Has regular and frequent interaction with customers, executive, and Division functional managers; coordination across multiple sites or across divisions. Typically serves on the division staff reporting to a General Manager.

Essential Functions: 

• 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 resources requirements and performing risk analysis. As described by AGS PRM-01 (Program Management Policy).
•  Provides leadership and direction for the program management function to maximize program results and customer satisfaction (e.g. program management office or similar oversight).
• Participates in portfolio and program planning efforts and approves the results. Leads activities involved in the development of the fiscal operating plan and related strategic planning for their area of influence. Takes a lead role with the division in defining complex and/or long-term programs with major aerospace industry partners and suppliers.
• Manages and resolves program priorities with division staff and top functional leaders. Ensures proposals are incompliance with Company, divisional and government regulations.
• Establishes long-term relationships with customers and suppliers and serves as the prime point of contact for overall program performance. Oversees and approves task planning on multiple significant projects or programs and ensures completion of key program milestones or deliverables, responsible for contingency planning efforts.
• Serves as the primary presenter and facilitator at major program and customer reviews; conducts and facilitates division review meetings in program assessment and forward planning.
• Provides oversight of programs and related project teams to define and identify required expertise; provides feedback on contribution level and performance to team members and their direct manager if in a matrix role. Responsible for plans, budgets, staffing, training, and development of direct staff.
•  Acts as a consultant to management on overall program management concepts. Provides mentoring within program management and Division leadership.
•  Maintains professional and technical/product knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing technical/specialty publications, and/or participating in professional associations.
• Shares specialized knowledge with others and serves as a resource or expert on program management principles and practices.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree (BS/BA) in Engineering, Science, Business, or related field, and extensive program management experience. 
• PMP certification required, typically required within 6 months of assignment; advanced degree(MS/MBA) and additional certifications (e.g. PMI-RMP, PgMP, etc.) preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions of the job typically acquired through twelve or more years of increasingly responsible experience with high technology products and customers including five or more years of high-level program and customer management experience with significant revenue or scope of responsibility.
• Advanced, specialized knowledge of program management principles, industry practices, regulations and policies related to aerospace program management.Proficiency in all program management processes, phases, and tools.Advanced knowledge of business concepts and accounting principles associated with project cost and budgetary planning and control. Understanding of internal financial and labor cost systems and production capabilities.
• Proficient in the use of business applications software and the ability to use specialized project management and financial applications.
• Accomplished at analyzing and interpreting complex policies, contractual language, and financial reports.
• Skilled at responding to and negotiating solutions to inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Responsible for the negotiation of contract changes related to scope management. Effectively communicates, presents information, and influences at all levels including top management, customers, and/or suppliers.

Benefits:

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.

Additional Comments:

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 descriptio nis not intended to be an inclusive list of duties and responsibilities. It is intended to describe the general nature of the position.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. Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required for all positions, and certain positions may require specific types of legal work authorizations. Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran/VEVRAA Federal Contractor.If you would like more information about Equal Employment Opportunity as an applicant under the law, pleasego to http://www.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeocselfprintposter.pdf orhttp://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeocginasupplement.pdf

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