Woodward’s Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Commitment

At Woodward, no matter where you are from, your physical appearance, or how you identify, you deserve the opportunity to reach your greatest potential.  We are on a journey to achieve this as an organization and want to work closely with our members to set the right path.

We humbly acknowledge this will be an imperfect journey.  Yet, we are steadfastly committed to embracing the power of diverse people, perspectives and experiences for our current members, attracting the best talent across our communities, and creating an inclusive and rewarding workplace for all.

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:  $196,000 (minimum) - $245,000 (midpoint) - $294,000 (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, including floating 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 

Are you ready to make your mark?  If you’re a Program Management leader, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

What you will be doing… 

Accountable for resource planning, budgeting, monitoring and control for the Program Management department, as applicable, and for large, complex programs

Provides input for new business planning by providing long-, mid-, and short-term project forecasting support including all major program revenue and cost projections

Defines and implements the infrastructure to monitor performance through reporting and timely reviews with stakeholders

Creates and effectively communicates a vision and strategy for an assigned team in alignment with the business group goals

Accountable for defining and achieving all aspects of the program(s) launch and sustainability including, but not limited to: Value stream development. Achievement of P&L targets. On-time delivery of fully validated solutions to customer commitments. Early supplier involvement and supply chain readiness (internal and external). Full-process capability

Manages customer and program associated risks including prioritization, escalation and resolution of the identified risks

Establishes strong, cross-functional and cross-business relationships that encourage horizontal thinking and collaboration

Ensures program profitability through cost and pricing management while attaining overall program objectives

Identifies, incorporates and supports project management best practices in company-wide processes

Assures full and appropriate utilization of the Product Life Cycle process

Establishes a continuous improvement culture utilizing Six Sigma/Lean methodologies to improve tools, systems and business processes

Staffs, trains, coaches and develops a direct (typically program managers or other professionals) and indirect team utilizing lean leadership principles

What We Are Looking For…

US – bachelor’s degree in arts/sciences (BA/BS) Program management or technical field preferred

Formal Six Sigma/Lean training

PMP (Project Management Professional) certification required or agreed plan to achieve PMP certification

10+ years of increasing level of responsibility within industry-related product line management, project management, program management, engineering and/or sales roles. Broad exposure to all functions within the business required

Exceptional project and program management skills

Strong financial acumen and demonstrated ability to manage for profitability

Strong leadership skills including the ability to engage and motivate teams representing multiple viewpoints to achieve business objectives

Ability to apply breakthrough thinking, creativity and innovation to solve complex problems

Strong change management skill; ability to formulate change management strategies and lead others to rapidly adapt to changing conditions or unexpected obstacles

Ability to respectfully represent a strong position without damaging long-term relationships

Outstanding written and interpersonal communication including the presentation of complex programs to various customer and stakeholder groups at all levels

Ability to make timely decisions in the absence of complete information and under tight deadlines and pressure

Ability to look ahead and anticipate future opportunities and challenges

Proven ability to influence across multiple business functions and organization levels

Ability to balance complex priorities and competing stakeholder needs with composure

Strong customer focus and commercial intuition

Develop and implement program measurements and metrics including, but not limited to, earned

Demonstrated ability to apply Six Sigma/Lean tools

Ability to quickly understand and navigate the organizational structure

Ability to travel both domestically and internationally, as required

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

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