Program Management Leadership Development Associate

Program Management Leadership Development Associate (PM LDA)

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 Management Leadership Development Associate (PM LDA) is a role that combines the development aspects of Parker's Leader Development Program (LDP / Program) with the general duties of a Parker Project Plan & Control Analyst. The PM LDA's primary duties will involve the support of planning, scheduling, cost, and change control management on assigned projects and programs, incorporating Program aspects to support decision-making processes that will impact our long-term future.

The Program involves a two-year rotation where the Leadership Development Associates (LDAs) will work in a variety of roles, in a competitive training and hands-on leadership program designed to provide knowledge, and experience with using their discretion and independent judgment related to their skillsets to support the business. Leadership training and development experiences throughout the initial two years with the goal to develop skillsets in supervision, team leadership, and management. While in program, rotational assignments are structured to expose participants to coaching / mentoring from other professionals from the organization, different business divisions, facilities, and managers nation-wide.

Program details : Duration : 2 years Structure : 3 rotational assignments Rotations' length : 6-12 months each Relocation requirements : The assignments will likely require relocation. Geographic flexibility is required during the program

Onsite Work SCOPE / SUPERVISION AND INTERACTION : Has Direct Reports : No Some contact with applicants.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS : In addition to various leadership development activities and tasks related to the Program, the LDA will perform direct responsibilities related to the rotational assignment, including, but not limited to : Set up the standard cost control system on assigned projects and programs. Monitor, control costs, and may validate data and schedules. Complete variance analysis and identify potential issues related to project performance. Perform analysis and generate reports to ensure that contracts are within negotiated project management related parameters (cost, schedule, quality). Analyze varied cost data to determine projected overruns or shortfalls to the project baseline. Identify actions by analyzing and interpreting data for review with project management. Follow up on required actions and progress. Provide status for review with program and functional management. Prepare and maintain project plans with cross-functional input to ensure program requirements and statement of work are captured and scheduled. Perform schedule risk assessments to identify and mitigate project cost and scheduling risks.