Digital and IT Manager

Org Marketing Statement

Parker Aerospace

Parker Aerospace, an operating segment of Parker Hannifin Corporation, is one of the world's leading producers of flight control, hydraulic, fuel, inerting, fluid conveyance, thermal management, and engine systems and components for the aerospace industry. We design and build equipment for virtually every aircraft and aero engine being produced in the world today.

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. Parker Aerospace provides unmatched performance for both our customers and shareholders, built on a foundation of integrity, innovation, and customer satisfaction. As a result, our business has seen consistent growth and, best of all, our team members share in Parker's success.

Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 global leader in motion and control technologies. For more than a century the company has been enabling engineering breakthroughs that lead to a better tomorrow. Learn more at www.parker.com or @parkerhannifin.

Position Summary

The Digital and IT Manager for the Customer Support Operations Division will be responsible for managing, developing and implementing division wide information systems and services; Develop division IT strategic and tactical plans in accordance with management expectations and needs, incorporate enterprise systems solutions, and align with Corporate IT directions and goals. This position has direct reports. This role will be located either in Irvine, CA or Miami FL.

Responsibilities

• IT Manager: Responsible for IT planning, maintenance, policy & process compliance; training; customer interface; department & people management
• Hardware Management: Responsible for the justification, configuration, distribution, and maintenance of all hardware related to information technology systems utilizing the corporate standards and long term supplier relationships; Typically includes personal computers, printers, servers, LANs, audio visual equipment; manages customer interface through a help desk
• Software Management: Responsible for partnering with business leaders to assess opportunities, works with Corporate Enterprise Systems teams to source the appropriate technology from Parker's IT Portfolio and implement the technology to support the business.
• Typically includes financial, order management, material management, inventory control, manufacturing, engineering, collaboration and people management systems. In coordination with the Enterprise Systems teams, evaluates, sources and implements complimentary technologies where appropriate.
• IT Planning: Develops annual IT plans including financial, distribution, manufacturing, and engineering applications, resource support and IT infrastructure
• IT System Maintenance: Directs the implementation and maintenance of systems and services providing essential business functions; Manage the efficiency and effectiveness of these systems or services against the guidelines required to meet user requirements
• IT Policy & Process Compliance: Oversees division adherence to Corporate IT standards, directions and goals
• Reviews and maintains the compliance of systems to established standards in order to assure future flexibility and maintainability; Implements and maintains practices and policies for standard operation and performance of the division
• IT Customer Interface: Provide active support and consulting services to all functional areas regarding software selection, database and software application training; Communicates project status and service performance via the Lean IT Team Board.
• IT Department & People Management: Prepares division IT budget plan, forecast and subsequent implementation
• Recruits, trains and develops staff to deploy these services as required.

Qualifications

• Ideal candidate has 12 or more years of experience in Information Technology, with at least 6 or more years of experience in a leadership role
• Previous work experience ideally includes experience in Hardware & Software Management and Business & Systems experience in a manufacturing environment
• Four year university degree (or international equivalent) required; Ideal candidate has studied Information Systems
• Ideal candidate is working towards or has completed a Master's degree (or international equivalent) in Business Administration or Information Systems

Skills & Competencies

• Possess analytical and technical skills required to understand business practices and recommend proper opportunities
• Must have functional understanding of business processes found in an engineering/manufacturing environment.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills for effective interface with all internal and external contacts

Closing Statement

Please note that the salary range information is only applicable for California. Compensation is based on a variety of factors, candidate experience, qualifications, location as well as market and business considerations. Pay Range: $139,791 - $244,651.

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. This position is subject to meeting export compliance eligibility requirements.

(“Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / VEVRAA Federal Contractor”)

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