Program Manager
The Program Manager will work closely with customers and internal personnel and will manage and resolve technical and contractual problems on specific new projects of moderate scope. Typically works with the support of a mentor and refers to policies, procedures, and practices for guidance.
Functions and Responsibilities :
- Acts as primary customer contact.
- Establishes customer rapport to facilitate company objectives and customer satisfaction.
- Leads proposal development and negotiation for new business within established guidelines.
- Coordinates gathering and technical analysis of customer requirements.
- Provides general coordination, timelines, and objectives for Engineering, Production Control, Manufacturing, QA, and Support organizations.
- Participates in or develops mechanisms for establishing, monitoring, and integrating project elements, product configuration and communications concerning change management processes and decisions.
- Negotiates project changes and incorporates changes into project control systems to maintain work statements, cost and schedule baselines.
- Transitions projects to production and to the Marketing administrator.
- Performs project close-out and documents lessons learned.
- Researches and identifies program forecasts, program and / or customer funding.
Education Skills, and Experience Must Have :
A technical bachelor's degree in engineering or degree in similar technical field.Experience with military, defense, and / or government business client.Project Management experience (PMP Certification is nice to have).Experience working with multiple cross-functional groups within a manufacturing environment.Excellent organizational, verbal and written communication skills required.Attention to details and accuracy are position critical.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.
Competitive Compensation Pay Range : $104,400 to $17