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Conditions of Employment
This position is subject to meeting U.S. export compliance and/or U.S. Government contracting citizenship eligibility requirements.
Parker Hannifin
Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 global leader in motion and control technologies. For more than a century, we’ve enabled engineering breakthroughs that make energy cleaner, transportation safer, medical treatments more effective, and manufacturing more efficient.
With empowered team members in more than 40 countries, Parker serves customers across aerospace & defense, energy, HVAC & refrigeration, in-plant & industrial equipment, off-highway and transportation.
Our scale is global, but our purpose is personal. We enable breakthroughs that improve lives, strengthen communities and create a brighter future.
Our Purpose — Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow — comes to life through our people-first culture where teamwork drives performance, inclusion fuels innovation and growth is encouraged. This environment fosters collaboration and empowers team members from engineering and manufacturing to finance, supply chain, human resources, information technology and beyond.
By combining deep expertise with an entrepreneurial spirit, we help customers succeed in markets that demand performance, reliability, and sustainability.
As we look to the future, Parker is advancing initiatives in energy efficiency and sustainability while developing the next generation of talent and leaders to engineer a better tomorrow.
Are you ready to shape a brighter future?
In Motion Systems Group and Pneumatic Division, we play a pivotal role in applications that change our world. We are in almost everything that moves. With our wide range of technologies, we help our customers solve their most complex engineering challenges by living our purpose: enabling engineering breakthroughs that lead to a better tomorrow.
We believe that our team members are our key assets and that a diverse workforce is a driving force to bring our purpose to life. We foster a culture where every team member feels safe, included, and empowered.
We all belong, we all matter, and we all make a difference.
We have an exciting opening for a Project Manager (NPD) in Richland, MI. If you are looking for an opportunity to make an impact and grow your career, consider putting your experience in motion at Parker Pneumatic Division (PDN). Here you will find a passionate team built on a winning culture that puts our people and customers first. We are inspired by our purpose of Enabling Engineering Breakthrough that Lead to a Better Tomorrow.
Perform functions to direct, administer and execute research and development activities for new product designs to meet the needs of the market within the
capabilities of our manufacturing environment and perform, direct, and administer special projects. Must be an advocate and use principles of the Win strategy.
Your Main Responsibilities:
Responsible for special projects development. Accountable from start to completion of project goals, objectives, and budgets to develop new and improved products.
Responsible for achieving target costs for all components.
To be a technical consultant for component and system problems for internal and external customers.
Must be able to effectively communicate with customers, sales/marketing and other divisional, group and corporate personnel to resolve technical matters dealing with projects.
Coordinate and communicate with material suppliers on new materials or processes applicable to new products.
Identify new products and market opportunities through various avenues such as outside consultants, trade shows and customer visits and industry surveys.
Align internal divisions and outside suppliers to ensure that support for Master timing, test and validation plans, prototype needs and budgetary constraints are agreed and met.
Serve as prime point of contact for customer interface and status on new products being developed for alternative markets.
Leads the project team to achieve its chartered purpose and desired outcomes.
Creates and tracks the master Gantt for the entire program; ensures all deliverables and milestones are met per customer request.
Creates and tracks the open issues list for the entire program. Hold weekly and biweekly meetings, as necessary.
Establishes supply chain. Ensures team participation and tracks to meet budgeted cost targets per plan.
Creates, establishes, and ensures that the system and component validation test plans (DVP&R) are met and that the end product meets or exceeds customer.
expectations as outlined in customer value proposition.
Ensures that all supporting divisions meet their component and validation targets and dates per Win Strategy.
Manages the entire program per Win Strategy. Holds stage gate reviews per master time plan.
Ensure the project team is trained as required.
Encourages participation. Ensure that all concerned are appropriately involved. Creates a stable working environment. Clarifies the decision-making process and tracks action items to closure.
Plans and tracks the project team effort; achieves BETA milestones.
We are looking for talent with:
Bachelor's degree (BS) in mechanical, electrical, or related technical discipline.
Individual should be highly organized with the ability to follow projects through to completion.
Previous experience with new product launches and new product commercialization.
Knowledgeable in manufacturing process and a background in design.
Pay, Benefits, Work Schedule
Competitive Compensation
- Pay Range: $x to $y 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 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”)
If you would like more information about Equal Employment Opportunity as an applicant under the law, please go to Employees & Job Applicants | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
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.
Conditions of Employment
This position is subject to meeting U.S. export compliance and/or U.S. Government contracting citizenship eligibility requirements.
Parker Hannifin
Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 global leader in motion and control technologies. For more than a century, we’ve enabled engineering breakthroughs that make energy cleaner, transportation safer, medical treatments more effective, and manufacturing more efficient.
With empowered team members in more than 40 countries, Parker serves customers across aerospace & defense, energy, HVAC & refrigeration, in-plant & industrial equipment, off-highway and transportation.
Our scale is global, but our purpose is personal. We enable breakthroughs that improve lives, strengthen communities and create a brighter future.
Our Purpose — Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow — comes to life through our people-first culture where teamwork drives performance, inclusion fuels innovation and growth is encouraged. This environment fosters collaboration and empowers team members from engineering and manufacturing to finance, supply chain, human resources, information technology and beyond.
By combining deep expertise with an entrepreneurial spirit, we help customers succeed in markets that demand performance, reliability, and sustainability.
As we look to the future, Parker is advancing initiatives in energy efficiency and sustainability while developing the next generation of talent and leaders to engineer a better tomorrow.
Are you ready to shape a brighter future?
In Motion Systems Group and Pneumatic Division, we play a pivotal role in applications that change our world. We are in almost everything that moves. With our wide range of technologies, we help our customers solve their most complex engineering challenges by living our purpose: enabling engineering breakthroughs that lead to a better tomorrow.
We believe that our team members are our key assets and that a diverse workforce is a driving force to bring our purpose to life. We foster a culture where every team member feels safe, included, and empowered.
We all belong, we all matter, and we all make a difference.
We have an exciting opening for a Project Manager (NPD) in Richland, MI. If you are looking for an opportunity to make an impact and grow your career, consider putting your experience in motion at Parker Pneumatic Division (PDN). Here you will find a passionate team built on a winning culture that puts our people and customers first. We are inspired by our purpose of Enabling Engineering Breakthrough that Lead to a Better Tomorrow.
Perform functions to direct, administer and execute research and development activities for new product designs to meet the needs of the market within the
capabilities of our manufacturing environment and perform, direct, and administer special projects. Must be an advocate and use principles of the Win strategy.
Your Main Responsibilities:
Responsible for special projects development. Accountable from start to completion of project goals, objectives, and budgets to develop new and improved products.
Responsible for achieving target costs for all components.
To be a technical consultant for component and system problems for internal and external customers.
Must be able to effectively communicate with customers, sales/marketing and other divisional, group and corporate personnel to resolve technical matters dealing with projects.
Coordinate and communicate with material suppliers on new materials or processes applicable to new products.
Identify new products and market opportunities through various avenues such as outside consultants, trade shows and customer visits and industry surveys.
Align internal divisions and outside suppliers to ensure that support for Master timing, test and validation plans, prototype needs and budgetary constraints are agreed and met.
Serve as prime point of contact for customer interface and status on new products being developed for alternative markets.
Leads the project team to achieve its chartered purpose and desired outcomes.
Creates and tracks the master Gantt for the entire program; ensures all deliverables and milestones are met per customer request.
Creates and tracks the open issues list for the entire program. Hold weekly and biweekly meetings, as necessary.
Establishes supply chain. Ensures team participation and tracks to meet budgeted cost targets per plan.
Creates, establishes, and ensures that the system and component validation test plans (DVP&R) are met and that the end product meets or exceeds customer.
expectations as outlined in customer value proposition.
Ensures that all supporting divisions meet their component and validation targets and dates per Win Strategy.
Manages the entire program per Win Strategy. Holds stage gate reviews per master time plan.
Ensure the project team is trained as required.
Encourages participation. Ensure that all concerned are appropriately involved. Creates a stable working environment. Clarifies the decision-making process and tracks action items to closure.
Plans and tracks the project team effort; achieves BETA milestones.
We are looking for talent with:
Bachelor's degree (BS) in mechanical, electrical, or related technical discipline.
Individual should be highly organized with the ability to follow projects through to completion.
Previous experience with new product launches and new product commercialization.
Knowledgeable in manufacturing process and a background in design.
Pay, Benefits, Work Schedule
Competitive Compensation
- Pay Range: $x to $y 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 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”)
If you would like more information about Equal Employment Opportunity as an applicant under the law, please go to Employees & Job Applicants | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
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.
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- Lockheed Martin18
- Planate Management9
- TikTok7
- Amazon7
- TAS Energy7
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- Technology & Software10
- Consulting & Professional Services9
- Manufacturing6
- Education4
- Construction & Real Estate4
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in operations project manager jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, supply chain, or a related field
- 3 to 7 years of experience managing cross-functional operational projects
- PMP certification or active enrollment in a PMP preparation program
- Proficiency in project management tools such as Smartsheet, Jira, or MS Project
- Experience applying Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies
- Demonstrated ability to build and manage project budgets and resource plans
Tips for Your Operations Project Manager Job Search
Quantify operational outcomes on your resume
Hiring managers for operations project manager roles want to see throughput gains, cost reductions, and cycle time improvements. Replace vague descriptions like 'improved processes' with specific outcomes tied to scope, timeline, and measurable impact on the operation.
List your methodology certifications prominently
PMP, Six Sigma, and Lean certifications filter a lot of operations project manager applicants at the screening stage. Put them in a dedicated section near the top of your resume, not buried in a skills list, so recruiters catch them before they move on.
Target openings that match your industry vertical
Operations project management looks different in a hospital system versus a fulfillment center. Search by the industry you know best first, because employers in those sectors want candidates who already understand their operational constraints and regulatory environment.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists operations project manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare a stakeholder conflict story for interviews
Operations project manager interviews almost always include a behavioral question about managing competing priorities across departments. Have a ready example that shows how you aligned stakeholders with conflicting goals without stalling the project timeline.
Negotiate scope before salary in early conversations
Before discussing compensation, clarify the scale of the portfolio you'd own, the number of direct reports, and the budget authority you'd hold. Scope defines leverage, and operations project manager roles vary widely in real responsibility even when titles match.
Operations Project Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most operations project managers?
The companies hiring the most operations project managers right now include Lockheed Martin, Planate Management, and TikTok, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Demand is spread across healthcare systems, logistics providers, and technology companies with large internal operations functions.
How many operations project manager jobs are remote?
About 45% of operations project manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, though the share varies significantly by industry. Roles focused on program coordination, vendor management, and process documentation tend to be the most remote-friendly, while positions tied to physical facilities, manufacturing floors, or field operations are more likely to require on-site presence.
How do you become an operations project manager?
Start by building foundational experience in an operations, logistics, or business analysis role where you can own discrete projects with measurable outcomes. Earn a PMP certification or a Lean Six Sigma credential to signal formal methodology knowledge. From there, move into a coordinator or associate project manager role within an operations team, where you can grow into full project ownership and stakeholder management responsibilities.
How do you get hired as an operations project manager with little experience?
Focus on roles with titles like operations coordinator, project coordinator, or process improvement analyst, which are common entry points into the operations project management career path. Highlight any experience you have running meetings, tracking deliverables, or improving a repeatable process, even in an informal capacity. A Lean or Six Sigma yellow belt certification strengthens your application without requiring years of prior project management experience.
What does the operations project manager interview process look like?
Most operations project manager interviews include a recruiter screen focused on background and availability, followed by one or two rounds with a hiring manager and cross-functional stakeholders. Expect behavioral questions about managing competing priorities, resolving operational bottlenecks, and communicating project status to non-technical audiences. Some employers add a case study or a take-home exercise asking you to build a project plan or analyze a process breakdown.
Where can I find and apply to operations project manager jobs?
You can find and apply to operations project manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your experience, industry background, and location preference, then apply directly to each listing from the page.
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