Digital & IT Team Lead

Org Marketing Statement

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.

Position Summary

As Digital & IT Team Lead, you are expected to be an advanced professional in business objectives and business processes. This role requires an experienced leader who can partner effectively with all levels of the organization; including the ability to lead others, drive results, and proactively identify and resolve problems. This role is responsible for the strategic direction of IT & Business Systems deliverables for the Braking Systems Division (BSD) Distribution Center and Carbon sites in Danville. Accountable for business systems across the division, and their effective delivery and use by team members. This role drives delivery of technical systems/solutions, architecture and documentation, while focused on continuous improvement. This role works closely within a multi-site, multi-discipline environment, acting as a Business Relationship Manager in digital transformation. This role will have direct reports.

Essential Functions

• Responsible for the implementation and maintenance of the Digital & IT Systems and services for BSD DC and Carbon sites.
• Provide leadership and guidance to team members, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and accountability.
• Be responsible for direct interaction with internal customers including, but not limited to, investigating comprehensive business requirements and use cases and recommending appropriate solutions
• Strong ability to analyze business processes, organize and lead project teams through the analysis, while collaborating with other teams.
• Direct and guide development and assist in the management of IT & Digital systems or services. Assists business unit implementation of such systems and services.
• Collaborate with business users, IT teams, and external vendors to analyze business requirements, design solutions, and implement enhancements or new functionalities.
• Stay abreast of new Digital and IT technological innovation/processes and researches the usage at Parker
• Responsible for providing technical support, troubleshooting, and maintenance of all business systems, including resolving system issues, investigating root causes, and implementing solutions to minimize downtime.
• Monitor system performance, identify areas for optimization, and implement improvements to enhance system reliability, scalability, and efficiency.
• Develop and maintain system documentation, including technical specifications, user guides, and standard operating procedures.
• Applies and leads continuous improvement initiatives to streamline and improve system efficiencies within the site solutions working closely with other IT teams.
• Responsible for all processes for systems to be compliant to SOX and CMMC and able to support audit activities.
• Understand business impact. Create and communicate decisions impacting the wider business, effectively managing customer expectations
• Guide and train team members in technical skills & processes
• Supports resolution of critical situation technical problems
• Communicate progress, challenges, and successes of prioritized initiatives to senior management and stakeholders.
• Evaluate unplanned requests and determine appropriate priority and action
• Manage multiple priorities through effective organization and communication
• Ability to travel as needed
• Available to provide after-hours and weekend technical support as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree or higher in Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering or technology-related field of study
• 10+ years of experience with Business Systems
• Experience with Operations, Manufacturing and Quality Systems preferably in Aerospace
• Demonstrated knowledge in database programming: SQL, PL/SQL, DB2, IMS
• Proven experience with data reporting tools: Power BI, SQL Server Reporting Services
• Proven experience with SAP MES, SAP ECC or similar and integrations with business systems
• Demonstrated team leadership, including experience with direct reports and contractors.
• Strong business analysis experience and skillset
• Demonstrated ability to develop and prepare use cases, functional specifications, and technical requirements
• Ability to maintain professional and strong relationships with business partners, contactors, and stakeholders
• Experience in Agile methodologies and can apply those processes to everyday work
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams and manage projects effectively
• Must have or develop knowledge of Parker Lean tools and processes
• Strong consultative, advisory, negotiation, and facilitation skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Strong MS Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio)

Preferred Skills

• PMP certifications
• Experience with Engineering Systems - PLM/PDM, CAD, FEA (ENOVIA, CATIA, ANSYS)
• Proficiency using Azure DevOps, Agile practices
• Experience with MS Power BI, Data Flows, Data Marts, MS Power Automate

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

Competitive Compensation

• Participation in Annual Incentive Program

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.

("Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / VEVRAA Federal Contractor")

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