Parker Leadership Development Program - Program Management

Position Summary

Position Summary:

• As an LDA entering the Project Management career track, you can expect to spend your two-year rotation in a Program Planning and Control (PP&C) Associate analyst role. This position offers a wealth of opportunities to learn and apply key program control tools, processes, and software applications that are essential for success within the project management field.
• The LDA rotation program is designed to equip participants with the essential knowledge and skills needed to excel as project managers. This immersive program focuses on core project management practices, including:
  • Cost Management: Understanding and controlling project budgets.
  • Schedule Management: Planning, executing, and monitoring project timelines.
  • Risk Management: Identifying, assessing, and mitigating potential risks.
  • Change Control: Managing project scope changes effectively.
  • Earned Value Management: Tracking progress and measuring project performance.
  • Work & Organizational Structures: Understanding various project team structures and organizational dynamics.
  • Stakeholder Management: Engaging and managing stakeholders effectively.
  • Production Readiness: Ensuring projects are ready for successful launch and implementation.
• While the above list is not all inclusive, mastering these fundamental practices, participants will be well-prepared to navigate the challenges and rewards of a successful Program Management career.
• As a PPC analyst, LDAs will gain valuable experience working alongside experienced project managers and other team members. This collaborative environment will expose LDAs to key tools and processes while fostering professional Program Management development.  By observing best practices, asking questions, and taking on project-related responsibilities, LDAs will learn firsthand how to manage projects effectively and develop their own unique approach. This hands-on experience will pave the way for a successful career in Program Management. 

Responsibilities

Responsibilities:

• Establish a comprehensive Program Performance Measurement Baseline (PMB) to facilitate earned value and project management practices. Conduct rigorous analysis of program cost and schedule performance, identifying emerging trends, and providing insights and corrective action recommendations to Project Leadership.
• Support Program Management in assessing program risks and opportunities including preparation and analysis of Estimates at Complete (EACs) and complete financial support to assigned program teams.
• Ensures customer requirements are achieved by supporting the development and execution of a program management plan, complete with a baseline performance schedule, a cost management baseline, and other essential project management components. 
• Ability to communicate project status to key stakeholders and customer through project/program reviews and serve as the customer advocate to fulfill contract requirements; work with the project management team to identify and address complex and critical issues and to resolve problems encountered by the team.
• Supports the management and upkeep of the Program Management University site. This includes periodic review of the site content and information, identifying improvement opportunities and taking necessary action to ensure all modules, links and documents are current.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Must be in senior standing and currently enrolled in an applicable degree (BA/BS degree in engineering, sciences, business, or a related field; advanced degree (MS/MBA) preferred) with a graduation date before June 2025 and a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Parker requires all PM’s to become and maintain PMP certification.  This requirement is typically required within 6 months of assignment.  For LDA candidates, satisfying this requirement will be determined based upon open requirements remaining to satisfy PMI’s CAPM application requirements.
• Highly qualified candidates will demonstrate a fundamental working knowledge of project management concepts and application exposure of standard PM practices, processes, and tools gained through external classroom experiences.  PM standards include, but is not limited to, scheduling, cost management, change control, scope and resources, work breakdown structures, and risk management, benefits realization, program financials, as well as computer skills associated with most Microsoft applications.  
• Candidates will demonstrate effective interpersonal and presentation skills, negotiation principles to achieve beneficial win-win results, exceptional customer service, ability to influence, ability to foster teamwork and cooperation with diverse groups of employees, and the ability to support and develop the project team.
• Must be willing and able to relocate.  This is a two-year rotational training program.

Conditions of Employment

This role is subject to compliance with the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), which requires the incumbent to be either a US citizen, lawful permanent resident [“green card” holders], or have refugee or asylee status.

Parker Hannifin

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. Learn more at www.parker.com or parkerhannifin.

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.  This position is subject to meeting export compliance eligibility requirements. (“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 http://www.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeocselfprintposter.pdfand http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeocginasupplement.pdf.

Drug Tests

Drug-Free WorkplaceIn 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.