Program Manager

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Provides leadership and is primarily responsible for a matrix team (typically greater than 40 FTE from varying cross-functional areas) and has direct reports.
• Has regular interaction with customers and Division team leaders; coordination may cover multiple sites or may cross divisions.
• 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 analyses.
• Responsible for integrated program schedules, data integration, tracking of financial and quality performance, and implementation of corrective actions covering all areas of program responsibility.
• Addresses critical issues on complex programs and leads the team to develop action plans to improve performance.
• Leads the development of program plans covering mature and new product development programs.
• Participates in program planning efforts; directs all phases of programs throughout the program lifecycle.
• Serves as the primary point of contact to the program's customer and is responsible for the negotiation of contract changes related to scope management.
• Organizes and leads programs by defining and identifying required expertise; provides feedback on contribution 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.
• Oversees and approves task planning on programs including resource requirements and effort estimates related to program performance.
• Establishes and communicates overall priorities and changing program requirements to functional areas.
• Ensures strong customer relationships by responding to all customer requests and serving as the primary point of contact for assigned program activities, status, and problem resolution.
• Serves as key presenter and facilitator at major program reviews.
• Acts as a consultant to management on specific programs or overall program management.
• Establishes goals and objectives required to complete programs.
• Provides mentoring within program management and leadership to varied project teams.
• Maintains professional and technical/product knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing technical/specialty publications, and/or participating.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (BS/BA) in Engineering, Sciences, Business or a related field; and prior program or significant project management experience.
• PMP certification required, typically within 6 months of assignment.
• Advanced degree (MS/MBA) and additional certifications (e.g., PgMP, PMI-RMP) preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions of the job typically acquired through ten or more years of related work experience.
• Including four or more years leading multiple projects/programs of varying complexity and scope and direct leadership of teams.
• Prior cross-functional and business experience preferred.
• Expert knowledge and proficiency with program management processes, methodology, and architecture.
• Ability to effectively demonstrate business skills and lead multiple projects, professional staff, and cross-functional matrixed teams.
• Thorough knowledge of industry practices and the marketplace associated with fielded product or service.
• Specialized knowledge of aerospace commercial or military contracting and procurement requirements and understanding of financial and labor cost systems and production processes.
• Proficient in the use of business applications software and specialized project management and financial applications.
• Skilled at analyzing and interpreting complex policies, contractual language, and financial reports.
• Ability to respond to and negotiate with customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
• Skilled at communicating and presenting program information to various levels of management, customers, and/or suppliers.

Nice to Have

• Advanced degree (MS/MBA) and additional certifications (e.g., PgMP, PMI-RMP) preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (BS/BA) in Engineering, Sciences, Business or a related field.