Division IT Manager

Parker Aerospace

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RICHLAND, Michigan

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PERMANENT

Updated 09/05/2026

Job Description

Job Summary

Responsibilities

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 Division IT Manager 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.

This role is responsible for managing, developing and implementing division wide information systems and services. Developing 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.

Your Main Responsibilities:

• Lead division IT strategy, planning, and daily operations to support business goals.
• Oversee hardware lifecycle management, including justification, configuration, deployment, maintenance, and help desk support.
• Partner with business leaders and Corporate Enterprise Systems teams to identify, source, and implement technology solutions across key business functions.
• Develop and manage annual IT plans, budgets, forecasts, infrastructure, and application support resources.
• Direct the implementation, maintenance, and performance of IT systems and services to ensure reliability, efficiency, and user satisfaction.
• Ensure compliance with Corporate IT standards, policies, processes, and long-term system maintainability requirements.
• Provide IT support, consulting, training, and clear communication of project status and service performance to functional teams.
• Recruit, develop, and lead IT staff to deliver effective, high-quality technology services.

We are looking for talent with:

Bachelors Degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Business, or a related field required. Master's degree is preferred.

10-15 years of progressive IT experience including significant leadership experience managing teams, developing talent, and supporting business-critical systems. Experience in hardware and software management within a manufacturing or industrial environment. Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, including supply chain, production, procurement, inventory, finance, and customer service.

Experience leading change management, training, and cross-functional alignment for large system implementations.

Experience with data migration, master data, testing, cutover, and post-go-live support.

Proven experience leading SAP or ERP implementations in manufacturing environments preferred.

SAP S/4HANA

deployment experience strongly preferred.

Strong analytical, technical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify business needs and recommend effective technology solutions.

Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across all levels of the organization. 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 spanets 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.

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 WorkplaceIn 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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