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Position Summary

Our Quick Coupling Division is looking for a Technical Project Manager. This position manages and is accountable for the project management, contract performance, and internal interface of assigned Parker projects. Manages development projects of moderate to high complexity and scope, capital projects, or portions of projects/programs. 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).

This role is an on-site position based at our Golden Valley, MN office. The responsibilities of the role require regular in-person collaboration and presence at the facility; therefore, fully remote work is not available for this position.

Scope/ Supervision and Interaction:

May serve as an individual contributor for a project and/or have primary responsibility for a matrix team and reports into a Program Manager. Serves as the point of contact for status and is the focal point for internal teams.

What Is a Quick Coupling?

Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 global leader in motion and control technologies and systems with $19.9B in revenue in 2025. Parker’s Quick Coupling Division is the largest manufacturer of quick couplings in the world. A quick coupling is used to provide a fast, make-or-break connection of fluid or gas transfer lines. Our plants provide critical equipment for many different industries including Agriculture, Construction, and Data Processing.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Defines plans and monitors costs and technical performance while balancing aggressive development cycles through a coordinated team effort.
• Partners directly with Engineering to resolve technical bottlenecks, align design requirements, and establish execution priorities.
• Facilitates and ensures effective NPI phase-gate reviews by establishing clear technical and commercial deliverables.
• Continually improves project effectiveness through process and system standardization.
• Communicates project status to Division staff, management, and customer through project/program reviews and elevates issues as required.
• Makes project decisions within overall budget and resources parameters. Utilize cost and budget parameters as input for project prioritization.
• Establishes, monitors, and controls project costs and approves budget expenditures.
• Leads team (direct and/or cross-functional) to develop action plans to drive improved project performance.

The essential functions have been provided as example 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 inclusive list of duties and responsibilities. It is intended to describe the general nature of the position.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree in engineering, sciences, business, or a related field; PMP certification required, typically required within 6 months of assignment; advanced degree (MS/MBA) preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions of the job typically acquired through eight or more years of related work experience with technical engineering and manufacturing projects and programs; may have specialized requirements. Prior project management experience of two or more years.
• Prior cross-functional and business experience leading projects and programs with high-technology customers, products, technology and processes
• In-depth knowledge of the Projects Management five and three stage processes and proficiency with program management processes, methodology, and architecture.
• 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 communicate and serve as the customer advocate to fulfill contract requirements; guides the project team to quickly identify and address complex and critical issues and to resolve problems encountered by the team.
• Effective interpersonal and presentation skills; skilled at applying negotiation principles to achieve beneficial results. Able to influence business decisions and negotiate resource allocation.
• Proficiency with financial analysis (e.g. cost breakdowns, risk analysis, budget, etc) and experience with cost, contract terms and conditions, and profit decisions.
• Thorough knowledge of regulatory compliance and industry. Takes steps to safeguard Parker competitive information and intellectual property.
• Proven ability to foster teamwork and cooperation with diverse groups of employees Ability to support and develop the project team through training and individual coaching.

Pay, Benefits, Work Schedule Competitive Compensation

• Pay Range: $91600 to $152750 annually
• Participation in Annual Incentive Program

Benefit & Retirement Plans

Parker offers competitive benefit programs, including:

• 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 Company-Paid Holidays.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Aff…? 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”)

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Drug Tests 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.