Project Manager II

Irvine, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 14 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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). Project scope is generally evaluated based on non-recurring engineering (NRE) cost of the project(s).

Individual contributor reporting into either a Program Manager or Business Team leader. Maintains contact with the customer and with internal teams on a regular or intermittent basis.

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. Ensures that the cost basis and/or pricing is correct by evaluating resource requirements and performing risk analysis. As described by AGS PRM-01 (Program Management Policy).
Plans tasks in conjunction with established project and contractual goals and objectives.
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.
Determines and negotiates resource allocations with functional managers and monitors/maintains budgetary controls.
Monitors and assesses baseline budget and integrated schedule performance in coordination with related team members or functional management.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

BA/BS 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.
Ability 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.

Additional Comments:
The essential functions have been provided as examples of the type of work performed by employees assigned to this job classification. The Company reserves the right to modify the work assignments and/or to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions. The job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities. It is intended to describe the general nature of the position.

Required Experience:

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...

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. Ensures that the cost basis and/or pricing is correct by evaluating resource requirements and performing risk analysis. As described by AGS PRM-01 (Program Management Policy).
Plans tasks in conjunction with established project and contractual goals and objectives.
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.
Determines and negotiates resource allocations with functional managers and monitors/maintains budgetary controls.
Monitors and assesses baseline budget and integrated schedule performance in coordination with related team members or functional management.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

BA/BS 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.
Ability 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.