Program Administration Manager - Military Flight Controls Division - Dublin, GA

Org Marketing Statement

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.

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.

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 JetPipe electrohydraulic servovalve (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.

Position Summary

Broad responsibility for managing company programs and implementing policies in a specialized and/or centralized function. Serves as a subject matter expert, advisor, and consultant to top management on company programs of significant scope, responsibility, and complexity. Typically, a non-supervisory staff function at the division or group level.
Note: Excludes positions where the majority of assignments are within the general definition and scope of responsibility of existing functional or team leader job families (e.g. Finance, Purchasing, etc.).

Responsibilities

1. Applies comprehensive knowledge in a unique area of expertise to develop and manage company programs and perform complex assignments and analyses.

2. Formulates program objectives; designs, develops, and implements systems and procedures of a complex nature to meet future business needs or regulatory requirements. Has broad responsibility to coordinate implementation efforts across the division or group.

3. Recommends actions to division/group leadership team regarding policies and procedures on critical matters by analyzing and interpreting data and making complex comparative analyses. Researches and interprets complex policies and regulations. Develops proposed changes in methods and policies within the division/group that may require corporate or external involvement and/or review.

4. Ensures program guidelines comply with company policy, legal requirements, and applicable government regulations.

5. Establishes program goals and objectives and obtains resources and commitments required to complete critical projects. Assesses program risks and develops contingency and communication plans to ensure implementation and ongoing successful performance.

6. Establishes program reporting systems. Reviews status of projects and budgets; manages schedules and prepares status reports. Assesses project/program issues and develops unique solutions to meet goals and objectives.

7. Represents company on specific projects and program responsibilities including audits and/or program reviews. Builds and maintains effective communication and relationships through frequent interaction with industry peers, government agencies, external vendors and customers as appropriate.

8. Shares specialized knowledge with others; may provide formal training and communication in focused areas of expertise. Trains and mentors less experienced employees. Work assignments include cross-functional or project team responsibilities requiring understanding of internal customers and operational challenges.

9. Complies with federal and state legal requirements and professional standards. Studies existing and new legislation, enforces adherence to requirements, and advises management on needed actions.

10. Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing professional networks, and active participation in professional societies.

11. Responsible for site demand management of Sales, Inventory, Operations & Planning (SIOP) process.

12. Responsible for management of business development for site.

Qualifications

Bachelors degree (BA) in Business Administration Required. Related field required and experience which has provided both theoretical and practical knowledge in the field. PMP certification required.

Demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions of the job typically acquired through fifteen (15) or more years of increasingly responsible related experience including two or more years managing programs or projects of significant scope and responsibility.

Advanced degree and P&L margin analysis experience desired. Comprehensive knowledge of principles, industry practices, regulations, and policies in area of administrative responsibility. Knowledge of complex legal and regulatory requirements related to program administration. Able to apply general program management techniques to establish program plans and report status utilizing program management software. Ability to effectively assess, lead, and implement programmatic changes in critical and/or high-impact areas. Ability to work on most complex and/or sensitive problems where analysis of situations or data requires an evaluation of intangible variables and/or incomplete data; understand problems from a broad, long-term perspective. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex policies and recommend changes to procedures. Ability to respond to significant inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to effectively communicate and present information to team members, team leaders, customers, and top management. Proficient with standard business applications software (e.g. databases, spreadsheets, etc.) Ability to effectively demonstrate effective business skills and participate in goal-setting, performance feedback, and self-development activities.

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 description is not intended to be an inclusive list of duties and responsibilities. It is intended to describe the general nature of the position.

Conditions of Employment

This position is subject to meeting U.S. export compliance and/or U.S. Government contracting citizenship eligibility requirements. U.S. Citizenship or U.S. Permanent Resident status REQUIRED.

Pay, Benefits, Work Schedule

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.

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

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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.