Program Manager

Program Manager

Group: Aerospace Group N. America

Division: Fluid Systems (FSD)

Location: USA NORTH HOLLYWOOD CA

Job Family : Program Management

Job Type : Regular

Posted : Jul 27, 2026

Job ID: 67311

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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.

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.

The Program Manager manages assigned program(s) from concept through execution and sustainment, ensuring alignment with business objectives, timelines, budgets, and stakeholder expectations. This role is accountable for delivering approved business case objectives, coordinating cross-functional resources, managing risks, and tracking program performance. The Program Manager also serves as a key communication link between leadership, customers, and project teams to drive successful outcomes, sustain program value, and support continuous improvement.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage the interface with internal and external customers for assigned programs

• Develop and communicate the following:

• Program Critical Success Factors

• Program management plans including any fully linked and resourced program schedules needed

• Required program organization and resources (in conjunction with functional management)

• Cost budget required to deliver program objectives (as distinct to any price quoted to a customer)

• Monitor and control:

• The emerging business case versus the approved business case

• Salesforce to manage customer, opportunity, and program information accurately and timely

• The emerging program deliverables, risks, issues and costs and report performance to all levels of management regularly

• Program resources, in conjunction with relevant functional managers, to deliver functional objectives, e.g. work with Engineering to deliver a compliant design, work with Commercial to re-negotiate scope extensions

• Manage the following:

• Commercial and contractual negotiations, in conjunction with Contracts function

• External supply chain (as required), in conjunction with Sourcing function

• All program risks and scope changes

• Functional and gate reviews throughout the program, in conjunction with all levels of management to ensure successful delivery

• Support the identification and development of business opportunities relating to the allocated program

• Ensure compliance with Parker Meggitt policies (e.g. ITAR compliance) and process (program lifecycle procedure) and propose improvements to process owners

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Indirect Reports
• May delegate work of others and provide guidance, direction and mentoring to indirect reports

Travel and/or Driving Requirements: 15%

Minimum Qualifications: The following are the minimum job-related qualifications which an individual needs in order to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job

• Education Level: (Required): Bachelor''s Degree (Field of Study/Area of Experience: Engineering, Applied Science, Business or related field)
• Program Management Professional (PMP) - must be obtained within first 12 months
• 5+ years of experience in a technical field with at least two to three (2-3) years in program or project management
• Product development and manufacturing experience with an aerospace supplier is preferred
• Experience with electro-mechanical, fluid management and/or thermal systems is a plus

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities List:

• Personal/individual performance management
• Building and leading teams
• Good oral and written communications in English
• Production planning and control system (MRP)
• Project Planning and scheduling

Environmental & Physical Requirements:

Office / Sedentary Requirements

Incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the job. Work is performed primarily in an office environment. Typically requires the ability to sit for extended periods of time (66%+ each day), ability to hear the telephone, ability to enter data on a computer and may also require the ability to lift up to 10 pounds.

Manufacturing / Non-Sedentary Requirements

Incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the job. Work may be performed in an office or warehouse environment. Typically requires the ability to spend 66%+ hours each workday doing the following activities: stand for extended periods of time, walk, bend, stoop, or climb. May have possible exposure to dust, and may require the ability to lift and/or push up to 50 pounds 33% - 66% of the time.

Additional Information Regarding Job Duties and Job Descriptions

Job duties include additional responsibilities as assigned by one's supervisor or other manager related to the position/department. This job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. Parker reserves the right at any time with or without notice to alter or change job responsibilities, reassign or transfer job position or assign additional job responsibilities, subject to applicable law. Parker shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable a qualified applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by the law.

Competitive Compensation

• Pay Range: $113680 to $199055 annually
• Participation in Annual Incentive Program

Benefit & Retirement Plans

Parker offers competitive benefit programs, including:

• 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 Company-Paid Holidays.

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. However, U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency or other appropriate status is required for certain positions, in accord with U.S. import & export regulations.

("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 Employees & Job Applicants | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

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