Senior Manager, Program Management (Systems/Platform)

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.

Estimated annual base pay:  $143,000 (minimum) - $179,000 (midpoint) - $215,000 (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 

Key Responsibilities:

• Project Management: Lead high-complexity, high-risk programs and manage CAT 3 projects, ensuring deliverables meet contractual and business objectives while maintaining customer satisfaction and QDRC standards.

• Team Leadership: Build, develop, and maintain a skilled team, including Program Managers and Project Coordinators. Champion continuous improvement and mentor junior program managers.

• Resource Allocation: Prioritize programs and resources, assess workload complexity, recommend allocations, and ensure teams are appropriately staffed to meet objectives.

• Governance and Oversight: Establish and manage project/program governance frameworks, ensuring compliance with organizational policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.

• Project Life Cycle: Ensure full and appropriate use of processes such as Product Life Cycle (PLC), Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), and Parts Transition Process.

• Customer Engagement: Act as the primary customer contact, resolve cross-functional issues, and present project status to executives and stakeholders.

• Risk and Change Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate risks while championing change initiatives to ensure smooth transitions during program execution.

• Financial and Resource Management: Manage budgets, financial forecasts, and resource allocations to ensure cost efficiency and maximize return on investment (ROI).

• Strategic Initiatives: Drive process improvement initiatives (Six Sigma, Lean, etc.) and align programs with long-term business goals.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with engineering, supply chain, manufacturing, and other teams to ensure quality, cost-effectiveness, and supplier evaluations.

• Business Development: Participate in new business development and product portfolio management to enhance competitiveness.

Key Skills:

• Leadership: Inspire teams, foster collaboration across functions, and lead with emotional intelligence and adaptability.

• Strategic Vision and Alignment: Develop clear roadmaps to achieve strategic objectives while ensuring programs deliver measurable business value.

• Communication and Influence: Deliver clear communication to executives, teams, and stakeholders, using negotiation and conflict resolution skills to align interests and achieve goals.

• Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, proactively manage expectations, and ensure alignment.

• Risk Management: Develop effective risk strategies to mitigate uncertainties and minimize negative impacts on organizational goals.

• Analytical Thinking: Use data, metrics, and KPIs to evaluate performance, identify trends, and make informed decisions.

• Financial Acumen: Manage budgets, forecasts, and resource allocations efficiently to ensure project profitability.

• Program Governance: Monitor accountability, decision-making, and performance tracking while ensuring compliance with standards and policies.

• Change Management: Address resistance to change and foster adoption of new processes or solutions during transitions.

• Portfolio Integration: Manage interdependencies across programs to ensure coordinated delivery and optimized performance.

Successful Candidates Typically Have:

• bachelor’s degree in arts/sciences (BA/BS

• Project management experience in a PLC environment or closely related field

• Previous management experience

• PgMP (Program Management Professional)

• Greenbelt Certification

• PMP (Project Management Professional) 

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 and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local laws. 

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