Project Manager

Perform functions to direct, administer and execute development activities for new product designs to meet the needs of the market within the capabilities of our manufacturing environment and perform, direct and administer special projects. Must be an advocate and use principles of the Win strategy.

Scope/ Supervision and Interaction:

This role has no direct reports. Under administrative direction of the Division Leadership Team, establish standards of performance within overall policy and budgetary limits, with direct accountability for project success. Will work with division and group staff and customers.

Essential Functions:

• Responsible for managing new product development programs, IME (Improvements, Modifications & Extensions) projects and product changes as assigned and include:
• Leading a cross functional team to develop and launch new products or manage major changes to existing products. Accountable from start to completion of project goals, objectives and managing project budget. Leads the project team to achieve its chartered purpose and desired outcomes. Coordinates with functional leaders to assign the appropriate team members to the project. Creates a stable working environment. Will train and mentor other functional team members in project management tools and processes critical to project success.
• Manage project using Win Strategy process. Present project status at stage gate reviews to maintain alignment of the project timing with the appropriate Win Strategy stages. Utilize project management, product launch processes, APQP and change management tools to effectively manage projects.
• Must be able to effectively communicate with customers, project team members, and division management. Serve as prime point of contact for customer interface and status reporting on new products in development. Hold meeting cadence as necessary to track, communicate and close project task status throughout the entire program.
• Manage project and product cost. Develop product cost estimates and provide oversight of engineering cost estimates provided to strategic pricing for IME products and product changes. Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing and supply chain teams to achieve target costs for materials and production processes.
• Ensures that the product validation, quality and performance requirements meet or exceeds customer expectations as outlined in customer value proposition. Ensure compliance to IATF / ISO standards by following procedures and processes established for product development and change management. Utilize lessons learned from past projects to improve future products and processes.
• Manage project schedule to meet internal and external project requirements. Create and tracks the master schedule for the entire program; ensures all deliverables and milestones are met and aligned with customer schedules. Plans and tracks the project team effort. Manage changes and impacts to product and projects scope (cost, schedule, quality) to minimize impact to project performance.
• In collaboration with the cross functional project team; identify, communicate, and manage risk throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree (BS) in engineering, technical discipline or business. PMI PMP or CAPM certification desirable
• Individual should be highly organized with the ability to follow project through to completion.
• Proficiency using MS tools (Project, Excel, SharePoint, Teams, etc.)
• Previous experience with new product launches and new product commercialization
• Knowledgeable in manufacturing processes, product design and development a plus

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. Learn more at www.parker.com or @parkerhannifin.

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