Position Summary

In addition to game-changing technology, our customers look to us for shorter lead times, lower costs, higher reliability, and lifetime support. All coupled with the positive attitude and innovative thinking of a true business partner.

In addition to game-changing technology, our customers look to us for shorter lead times, lower costs, higher reliability, and lifetime support. All coupled with the positive attitude and innovative thinking of a true business partner. Parker Aerospace provides unmatched performance for both our customers and shareholders, built on a foundation of integrity, innovation, and customer satisfaction. As a result, our business has seen consistent growth and, best of all, our team members share in Parker’s success.

In this role you will represent the company in the planning, execution, reporting and management of Programs. Provides direction and management to specific development and production contracts and supporting internal company efforts. Manages and directs all phases of a program from inception to completion. Coordinates proposal preparation, supports negotiation, program start-up and establishes and monitors the program plan (e.g., budgets, schedules and status reporting). Required to continually assess program progress and support requirements and then plan and direct appropriate engineering, contracts, operations and support activities. Customer conduit and seamless interface between external and internal customers for management and reporting of programs progress, program changes and improvements and estimates of completion dates and prompt handling of customer problems. Responsible for the preparation and staffing of sales proposals. A security clearance may be required.

Responsible for simultaneous management of multiple interdependent programs, tasks and interface with multiple customers (internal and external). Directs the integration and efforts of the program team, which may include: Purchasing, Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, Contracts, and other administrative areas.

Translates program budget allocations for functional organizational support and coordinates activities of various internal departments to ensure company satisfaction. Participates in Strategic Planning and development of projects, recommends budget and establishes Program related IRAD and B&P priorities for engineering studies based on customer feedback, emerging technologies and future program-driven requirements. Leads preparation and presentation of customer and program (internal and external) status reviews. Develops periodic status data and presents to management and customers as required. Translates customer requirements and responds to customer inquiries to insure prompt handling, monitoring progress of work performed under the program including preparing periodic reports. 

Responsibilities

Responsible for the management and administration of assigned MDSI Programs.  May also be required to lead and support program development and capture including proposal development negotiations, monitoring cost and schedule status and preparation of Estimates to Complete, taking action to timely report and correct problem areas when identified.

• Works with MDSI customers to ensure proper compliance with all Program, Contract and MDSI Program Management Processes.
• Establishes and updates program plans and schedules and reports on program progress, deliverables and performance to the program plan (e.g., budgets, schedules and status reporting).
• Ensures customer objectives and internal performance objectives are met with minimum risk or exposure to company.
• Updates management on a regular basis regarding program schedule and financial status.
• Coordinate scope, budget and schedule planning information with functional organizations and track progress, identify issues and make changes as required.
• Lead Risk Management Team to identify, track and quantify program related risks and opportunities and establish appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Interface directly with customers, suppliers, and outside services such as consultants and legal counsel.
• Maintain involvement in all aspects of the program to identify/anticipate issues, seek solutions and ensure resolutions for overall effectiveness of the program.
• Maintain a continuous communication flow within the Product Line Team, functional departments, and division management.
• Lead, or assist, in spaneting and proposal efforts for program or product related U.S. and foreign customers.
• Maintains accurate, complete and well-documented Program files; serves as a key source for advice, counsel and guidance on all program matters.
• Disseminates program related information, facilities communication and coordinates the activities of other functional departments in meeting contract requirements; resolves conflicting schedule and/or competing resource requirements.
• Develops/implements new program management directives when such are required to ensure program and contract compliance and/or effective, efficient management of the company’s business.
• Assists the department in developing systems and procedures for the management of Programs. Participates in and coordinates resolution of inter-departmental problems. When required, suggests new methods, procedures or tools for improved management of company business.

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree (B.S./B.S.c/B.Eng) from four-year college or university or equivalent, and a minimum of seven (7) years related experience.
• Engineering background is preferred with an M.S. or MBA a plus. Experience should include managing contracts with DoD and major prime contractors. 
• Proposal preparation and FAR knowledge and experience desired. Professional certificate a plus. Associate will be required to obtain Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from the Project Management Institute within 12-18 months of date of hire. 
• Requires working knowledge of military/aerospace industry standards. Experience preparing Status Reports, proposals desired, as well as contract management and export administration experience.
• A security clearance may be required.
• This position is subject to meeting U.S. export compliance and/or U.S. Government contracting citizenship eligibility requirements. Must be a US Citizen.

The wage range for this role considers allowances for a number of factors, including but not limited to required experience, skill level, prior training, licensure/certifications, education and other business needs. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $105,059 to $183,912