Distribution Program Manager II - Aerospace

Parker-Hannifin, Corporation•Fort Worth, TX

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About The Position

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 The Distribution Program Manager is accountable for the contract execution, delivery and quality performance, and relationship management for several assigned Distributors. This principal role acts as the main point of contact for the customer and all affiliated products, projects, escalations, and performance metrics. This role manages and serves as the distributor advocate to ensure that effective product management processes, schedules, costs, resources, and customer commitments are met. This role has no direct reports. The Distribution Program Manager collaborates with cross functional and divisional teams internally to facilitate timely execution of customer needs. Supports internal and external leadership level discussions, reviews, and negotiations as an essential advocate for the distributor and the business partnership

Requirements

Bachelor degree in engineering, Sciences, Business, or a related field. 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 customer management functions of the job acquired through 8 or more years of customer-related work experience including two or more years leading multiple projects.
Demonstrated knowledge of contracts and pricing agreements to facilitate customer contract negotiations
Knowledge and proficiency with program management processes, methodology, and architecture
Ability to effectively demonstrate business skills and lead cross-functional matrixed teams across a suite of distributors.
Knowledge of aerospace industry practices and the fielded product or service marketplace.
In-depth 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 the ability to use specialized project management and financial applications.
Ability to analyze and interpret complex policies, contractual language, and financial reports.
Ability to respond to and negotiate with customers, regulatory agencies, and business community members.
Ability to develop effective written communication and present information to various levels of management, leadership, customers, and/or suppliers.

Nice To Haves

Understanding of aerospace hardware and manufacturing/certification requirements preferred
Government contracts/requirements experience preferred
International customer account management experience preferred
Knowledge and proficiency with program management processes, methodology, and architecture.

Responsibilities

Serves as primary point of contact for assigned number of distributors and responsible for all elements of customer management. Acts as distributor advocate internally and represents entire division externally.
Ensures customer requirements and contractual obligations are met and are in the best interests of Parker. Ensures that the cost basis and/or pricing is correct by evaluating resource requirements and utilizing expertise of internal Parker teams.
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.
Ensures successful customer relationships by responding to all distributor requests and serving as the primary point of contact for all product activities, status, escalation, and problem resolution.
Organizes and leads programs by defining and identifying required expertise, provides feedback on contribution performance to team members and/ or their direct manager in matrix role.
Serves as key host, presenter, and facilitator at major program reviews. Ensures meeting actions are documented, communicated, and executed.
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 in professional associations. Shares specialized knowledge with others and serves as a resource on customer program management principles and practices.

Benefits

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.

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