Position Summary

Job Profile Summary

The Digital and IT Functional Specialist (Level 2) is a key influencer in the strategic vision and roadmap implementation for the technology area(s) and business functions they support. This position works directly with project leaders, technical or business analysts on the planning, execution, and support of information technology solutions. The Digital and IT Functional Specialist leverages knowledge in several technical or business disciplines to collaborate with peers in deploying highly secure and resilient information technology solutions. This position works with the Enterprise Manager/Director and Division/Country IT Manager to help set departmental goals and technology targets.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities

Advisor on Quality business processes, proactively anticipates changes, makes recommendations to leadership, and is proficient in IT life-cycle management
Responsible for global support of business applications/solutions spanning multiple business functions
Proactively anticipates changes, makes recommendations to leadership, leads and implements change within team
Responsible for regional or global support of technical solutions or business applications spanning multiple technologies or business functions
Responsible for architectural runway emergence in design and system development reducing technical debt
Advisor on technology or business systems portfolio that will drive expected results for the business, achieving consistent cost effective, stable & sustainable solutions
Works with identified business units to develop innovative IT solutions to fit business needs
Producing Cost Benefit Analysis and recommending solution to improve business process(es)
Effectively communicates technical issues to project team members and management with the ability to adapt written/verbal/presentation material and style, depending on audience and environment
Proficient in IT life-cycle management methodologies, including design, development, testing, project management and change management
Able to interpret business requirements effectively that can translate to information technology solutions
Proactively anticipates changes, makes recommendations to leadership, leads and implements change within team
Demonstrates a high degree of emotional intelligence and organizational awareness
Completes root cause analysis of issues and decisively leads problem resolution
Consistent and high degree of focus to a business or technology solution's ROI and realistic achievable business value
Build trust with business partners and stakeholders through strength of translating complex technical solutions to non-technical language
Responsible & Accountable for team members implementing Parker Values & building a trust-based relationship throughout the team

Qualifications

Qualifications

This role is subject to Export Control Restrictions (ITAR) and all applicants must be a U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident, Refugee, or Asylee.

4-year University / College Degree in Engineering, IS/IT, Business, or related function
Eight or more years' experience in Quality Systems Process and Information Technology with industry recognized certifications
Six Sigma Black Belt Certification
Experience in Information Technology, expertise in Agile methodologies, and experience in security best practices and compliancy requirements
Excellent written and verbal communication and collaboration skills
Ability to maintain professional and strong relationships with business partners, contractors, and stakeholders
Experience in security best practices and compliancy requirements for area of expertise
Recommended Training
Zero Defect
Agile - Leading Teams and Projects
Lean Concepts and Principles
Security & Compliance Best Practices
UiPath Best Practices
Building Trust Under Pressure
Finance for Nonfinancial Leaders
Recommended Experience
Team Building & Networking
Subject Matter Expert in Two or More Technologies in Your Focus Area / Supporting Business Function
Lead Several Complex and/or Global Projects
Lead a Kaizen Event and HPT's
How to Build Your Business Acumen

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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