Program Manager - Aerospace

Program Manager - Aerospace

Group: Aerospace Group N. America

Division: Fire, Safety & Power Systems (FPS)

Location: USA MILWAUKIE OR

Job Family : Program Management

Job Type : Regular

Posted : Jun 26, 2026

Job ID: 66465

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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.

Parker Aerospace is a global leader in the Commercial and Military Aerospace markets, specializing in a wide range of products including power generation and conversion systems, magnetics, and sensors for extreme environments. Located in Milwaukie, OR (in the Greater Portland Area), this site is within the Fire Safety & Power Systems Division (FSPSD) and is a key supplier in select aircraft and ground vehicle markets, spanning business jet, narrow body, wide body, and fighter jet platforms as well as military ground vehicles. We work directly with some of the largest aerospace companies in the world, including Airbus, Boeing, Embraer, Lockheed Martin, and Raytheon, among others.

In addition to game-changing technology, our customers look to us for shorter lead times, lower costs, higher reliability, and lifetime support. All coupled with the positive attitude and innovative thinking of a true business partner.

Position Summary

The Program Manager manages and is accountable for project management, contract performance, and internal/external interface of assigned projects. Serve as the focal point to all stakeholders and ensures effective program management processes, schedule, cost, resources, risk, project change management, and commitments to customers are met.

Essential Functions

• Manages development projects of moderate complexity and scope, capital projects, or portions of projects/programs.
• Responsible for integrated program schedules, scope management, change management, data integration, tracking of financial performance, quality performance, and implementation of corrective actions covering all areas of project responsibility. Addresses critical issues on projects and leads the team to develop action plans to improve performance.
• Ensures that the cost basis and/or pricing is correct by evaluating resource requirements and performing risk analysis.
• Define plans and monitors costs and technical performance to milestones/schedules for customer projects through coordinated team effort.
• Continually improves project effectiveness through process and system standardization.
• Communicates project status to group staff, division staff, management, and customers through project/program reviews and elevates issues as required. Including effective product gate reviews.
• Makes project decisions within overall budget and resources parameters. Utilize cost and budget parameters as input for project prioritization.
• Ensures successful customer relationships by responding to all customer requests and serving as the primary point of contact for assigned project activities, status and problem resolution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree (required), preferably in engineering, sciences, business or a related field. Advanced degree (MS/MBA) a plus.

• Demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions of the job typically acquired through 5-7 years of related work experience.

• PMP certification required, typically within 6 months of assignment. Additional certifications (e.g., PgMP, PMI‐RMP) a plus.

• Prior cross‐functional and business experience leading projects and programs with high‐technology customers,

• products, technology and processes.

• In-depth knowledge and proficiency with engineering development processes and deliverables.

• Proficient with 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 effectively demonstrate business skills and lead multiple projects, professional staff, and cross functional matrixed teams.

• Thorough knowledge of regulatory compliance and industry. Takes steps to safeguard Parker competitive information and intellectual property.

• Ability to analyze and interpret complex policies, contractual language, and financial reports.

• Ability to respond to and negotiate with customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.

• Ability to develop effective written communication and present information to various levels of management, customers, and/or suppliers.

Come join the Parker Aerospace Team! Our competitive benefits package includes:

Competitive Compensation

• Participation in Annual Incentive Plan

Benefit & Retirement Plans

• 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 13 Company-Paid Holidays.

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.

This position is subject to meeting U.S. export compliance and/or U.S Government contracting citizenship eligibility requirements.

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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