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Program Manager - Software Development

Parker Hannifin Corporation
$91,600.00 - $152,750.00 / yr
parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, 401(k), retirement plan
United States, Michigan, Kalamazoo
2220 Palmer Avenue (Show on map)
Mar 05, 2026

Parker Hannifin

Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 global leader in motion and control technologies. For more than a century, we've enabled engineering breakthroughs that make energy cleaner, transportation safer, medical treatments more effective, and manufacturing more efficient.

With empowered team members in more than 40 countries, Parker serves customers across aerospace & defense, energy, HVAC & refrigeration, in-plant & industrial equipment, off-highway and transportation.

Our scale is global, but our purpose is personal. We enable breakthroughs that improve lives, strengthen communities and create a brighter future.

Our Purpose - Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow - comes to life through our people-first culture where teamwork drives performance, inclusion fuels innovation and growth is encouraged. This environment fosters collaboration and empowers team members from engineering and manufacturing to finance, supply chain, human resources, information technology and beyond.

By combining deep expertise with an entrepreneurial spirit, we help customers succeed in markets that demand performance, reliability, and sustainability.

As we look to the future, Parker is advancing initiatives in energy efficiency and sustainability while developing the next generation of talent and leaders to engineer a better tomorrow.

About Parker Aerospace:

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.

Position Summary:

Manages and is accountable for the project management, contract performance, and internal interface of assigned Parker projects. Manages development projects of moderate complexity and scope, capital projects, or portions of projects/programs. 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).

Scope/Supervision and Interaction:

____ Has Direct Reports __X__ Does Not Have Direct Reports

May serve as an individual contributor for a project and/or have primary responsibility for a matrix team (typically less than 40 FTE from varying cross-functional areas) and may have limited direct reports. Typically reports into a Program Manager and/or Business Team Leader. Maintains regular interaction with the customer as the point of contact for status and is the focal point for internal teams.

Responsibilities:

  • 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).
  • Defines plans and monitors costs and technical performance to milestones/schedules for customer projects through coordinated team effort.
  • Makes decision on technical and schedule priorities for projects within the team's scope.
  • Facilitates and ensures effective product/technology gate reviews.
  • Continually improves project effectiveness through process and system standardization.
  • Communicates project status to Division staff, management, and customer through project/program reviews and elevates issues as required.
  • Makes project decisions within overall budget and resources parameters. Utilize cost and budget parameters as input for project prioritization.
  • Establishes, monitors, and controls project costs and approves budget expenditures.
  • Leads team (direct and/or cross-functional) to develop action plans to drive improved project performance.

Requirements:

  • BA/BS degree in engineering, sciences, business, or a related field; PMP certification required, typically required within 6 months of assignment; advanced degree (MS/MBA) preferred.
  • Experience with software development life cycle (development through testing). DO178 (Software considerations in Airborne Systems and Equipment Certification) experience preferred.
  • Demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions of the job typically acquired through 3 - 5 years of related work experience with technical engineering and manufacturing projects and programs; may have specialized requirements.
  • Prior cross-functional and business experience leading projects and programs with high-technology customers, products, technology and processes.
  • In-depth knowledge of the Project Management five stage process and proficiency with program management processes, methodology, and architecture.
  • Proficient with 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 contract requirements; guides the project team to quickly identify and address complex and critical issues and to resolve problems encountered by the team.
  • Effective interpersonal and presentation skills; skilled at applying negotiation principles to achieve beneficial results. Able to influence business decisions and negotiate resource allocation.
  • Proficiency with financial analysis (e.g. cost breakdowns, risk analysis, budget, etc) and experience with cost, contract terms and conditions, and profit decisions.
  • Thorough knowledge of regulatory compliance and industry. Takes steps to safeguard Parker competitive information and intellectual property.
  • Proven ability to foster teamwork and cooperation with diverse groups of employees Ability to support and develop the project team through training and individual coaching.

Come join the Parker Aerospace Team! We are proud to offer competitive benefits designed with health, wealth, and well-being in mind. Our competitive package includes:

Benefit & Retirement Plans:

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 on average, 15 Company-Paid Holidays.

***This position could be subject to meeting U.S. export compliance and/or U.S. Government contracting citizenship eligibility requirements***

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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