Project Manager II (SSO Division – Location: Irvine, CA)

Position Summary

Manages and is accountable for the project management, contract performance, and internal interface of assigned Parker projects. Manages small development, capital projects, or portions of larger projects. Serves as the focal point to all stakeholders, both internal and external, for the project(s).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, science, business, or a related field.
• Formal project management training (e.g. PMI methodology) required; professional certification (PMP or CAPM) required, typically within 6 months of assignment.
• Demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions of the job typically acquired through eight or more years related work experience; including two or more years leading multiple projects of varying complexity and scope.
• Prior cross-functional and business experience with high-technology customers, products, and processes preferred.
• Working knowledge of the Project Management five stage process.
• Knowledge of and demonstrated experience applying formal PM tools and techniques (e.g. scheduling, cost management, change control, risk management, etc.).
• Proficient with most project management tools, including, but not limited to: scheduling, cost management, change control, time management, scope and resources, work breakdown structures, and risk management.
• Able to communicate and serve as the customer advocate to fulfill requirements; helps resolve problems encountered by the project team.
• Effective use of interpersonal and presentation skills and negotiation principles with varied audiences.
• Proficiency with financial analysis (e.g. cost breakdowns, risk analysis, budget, etc.).
• Experience with cost, contract terms and conditions, and profit decisions.
• Working knowledge of regulatory compliance and industry practices.
• Takes steps to safeguard Parker competitive information and intellectual property.
• Ability to support and develop the project team through training and individual coaching.

Essential Functions

• 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.
• Evaluates resource requirements and performs risk analysis to ensure the cost basis and/or pricing is correct.
• Proposes recommendations for changes and executes project charter for defined area of responsibility.
• Identifies and addresses critical issues and leads the development of action plans to improve project performance (e.g. scope, schedule, cost, risk, quality, etc.).
• Ensures process compliance across the project team.
• Facilitates and ensures effective product/technology gate reviews.
• Communicates project status to Division staff, management, and customer through project/program reviews and elevates issues as required.
• Identifies ways to improve project productivity and/or implementation of appropriate project management methodologies.
• Maintains budgetary controls and monitors and assesses baseline budget and integrated schedule performance in coordination with related team members or functional management.