Product Technology Manager I/II

Woodward is committed to creating a great workplace for all team members. Our company and its members are committed to acting with integrity, being respectful and accountable to one another, and staying humble and driven, while maintaining the highest professional and ethical standards.

We are steadfastly committed to attracting the best talent across our communities, creating a rewarding workplace. Together we are fulfilling our purpose to design and deliver energy control solutions our partners count on to power a clean future.

Woodward supports our members’ wellbeing and regularly benchmarks with other companies in our industry to offer an extensive Total Reward package for this position. Salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

L1:

 Estimated annual base pay: $103,600 (minimum) - $129,500 (midpoint) - $155,400 (maximum)

L2:

 Estimated annual base pay: $127,000 (minimum) - $159,000 (midpoint) - $190,800 (maximum)

• All members included in annual cash bonus opportunity 

• 401(k) match (4.5%)

• Annual Woodward stock contribution (5%)

• Tuition reimbursement and Training/Professional Development opportunities for all members  

• 12 paid holidays

• Industry leading medical, dental, and vision Insurance upon date of hire

• Vacation / Sick Time / Vacation Buy-up / Short Term Disability / Bereavement leave 

• Paid parental leave

• Adoption Assistance  

• Employee Assistance Program, including mental health benefits 

• Member Life & AD&D / Long Term Disability / Member Optional Life 

• Member referral bonus 

• Spouse / Child Optional Life / Optional AD&D / Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending 

• Voluntary benefits, including:  

  • Home / Auto Insurance discounts 

  • Whole Life Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance / Legal Assistance / Military Leave 

Application window is anticipated to close 30 days from original posting date.

This information is provided in compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act and is the company’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation range and benefits offered for this position.  The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education, location, and other job-related reasons. 

 Are you ready to make your mark?  If you’re a Product Technology Manager, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

This position is responsible for providing marketing, commercial, and technical expertise for application of primarily traditional products from customer/market segment requirements. Leads marketing process that includes customer communications, proposals, presentations, development/maintaining product strategies and road maps.

What you will be doing…

• Conducts market studies to assess the potential of new products and develops strategic plans, including product roadmaps, to enhance market share, revenue, profitability, and customer satisfaction.

• Manages products throughout their entire lifecycle, including performance evaluation, cost reduction, pricing strategies, and rationalization.

• Develops and executes product launch plans, including promotional materials, technical documentation, and internal positioning strategies.

• Builds relationships with key stakeholders, including large accounts and industry experts, and gathers market intelligence through customer meetings and trade shows.

• Provides commercial leadership during new product introductions, defines systems architecture, and collaborates with engineering and other functional areas to meet customer needs.

• Oversees product system pricing, ensuring alignment with company policies and financial objectives.

• Collaborates with internal teams to create strategies for business growth, leveraging funnel reviews and identifying new customer opportunities.

• Delivers technical presentations, conducts product training, and represents the company in professional organizations, backed by strong engineering and energy controls expertise.

• Operates in international teams, participates in make/buy/partner decisions, and travels domestically and internationally as required.

• Demonstrates solid engineering knowledge, financial acumen, leadership skills, and excellent communication and presentation abilities, with the ability to work independently.

What we are looking for…

L1:

Education:

• US – Master's degree in Arts/Sciences (MA/MS)

• US – Bachelor's Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS)

Experience:

• Experience with energy control technologies in technical role with demonstrated
  commercial aptitude or product line management

• Additional formal training in specialized areas such as Product Management, Strategic Selling and large account management

L2:

Education:

• US – Master's degree in Arts/Sciences (MA/MS)

• US – Bachelor's Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS)

Experience:

• Experience with energy control technologies an technical role with demonstrated commercial aptitude, or expertise in product line management

• Additional formal training in specialized areas such as Negotiations, Product Management, Financial Analysis, Business Development, Strategic Selling, and Large Account Management

License & Certifications:

• Six Sigma Training

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR).   All applicants must be U.S. Persons within the meaning of the ITAR and EAR, or eligible to obtain all required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce.  The ITAR defines a U.S. Person as a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident (i.e., 'Green Card holder'), or a protected person (e.g., asylee, or refugee).

Woodward is an Equal Opportunity Employer 

EO/AA/M/F/Disabled/Protected Veterans 

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