Program Manager - Commercial Aerospace

Position Summary

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 Commercial Flight Controls Division, headquartered in beautiful Ogden, Utah, is a global leader in aerospace flight controls.

We are the preferred supplier of flight control solutions for the commercial, regional, business jet and advanced air mobility marketplace by offering a premier customer experience with superior engineered products that exceed our customer and regulatory requirements.

We've broken ground with more-electric technology and electromechanical flight control systems. Looking ahead we're further improving flight control actuation for traditionaland advanced air mobility (AAM) aircraft with new technologies and manufacturing advancements.

Overview

We're seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead complex, customer-facing programs in commercial aerospace. This role is primarily for programs in the production sustainment phase of the program lifecycle, but may include other elements such as contract award, through development and certification. This role is ideal for a builder and operator who thrives at the intersection of engineering, operations, suppliers, and customers-and knows how to deliver on quality, schedule, and cost.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end program delivery: define scope, baselines, and success metrics; drive execution to plan
• Build credible program schedules and budgets; manage earned value, variance, and recovery plans
• As the primary customer focal point, you will own customer relationships: cadence, contract compliance, change management, and issue resolution
• Run cross-functional governance: stage-gate reviews, risk/opportunity management, and KPI reporting
• Engage daily with operations, supply chain and engineering in executing your PM responsibilities
• Manage program financials: forecast, margin protection, claims/offsets, and lifecycle business cases
• Establish disciplined PM practices with PMO: dashboards, risk registers, lessons learned, and continuous improvement
• Escalate early and often; create simple, transparent communications for executives and customers

Minimum Qualifications

• 7+ years of program or project management experience in an aerospace or highly regulated manufacturing environment
• Bachelor degree in Engineering, Business, or related field
• Proven track record delivering multi-disciplinary hardware or product programs on time and on budget
• PMP program management certification - or ability to achieve certification within the first six months in the role
• Strong command of scheduling and financial tools (e.g., MS Project, Excel, EVMS fundamentals)
• Experience with AS9100 environments, configuration management, and change control
• Customer-facing communication skills; able to lead reviews, negotiate changes, and manage complex stakeholders
• Demonstrated risk management capability: identification, mitigation plans, and quantified impact tracking

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with commercial aerospace OEMs/Tier 1 suppliers and airline/MRO ecosystems
• Background in NPI/NPD, production ramp, and supplier industrialization
• Working knowledge of cost modeling, Make/Buy, and capital planning
• Proficiency with dashboards and collaboration tools (e.g., Power BI, Smartsheet, Confluence/Jira)

Core Competencies

• Ownership mentality; bias for action and clarity
• Structured thinking; ability to simplify complex problems and plans
• Relationship building; trust-based partnerships with customers, suppliers, and internal teams
• Data-driven decision-making; strong analytical and financial acumen
• Excellent written and verbal communication; crisp executive summaries

Location and Travel

• Location: Onsite. 9/80 flex schedule is available.
• Travel: Approximately 10-20% to customers

Come join the Parker Aerospace Team!

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.

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