We are seeking a proficient Program Manager to join our PMO and help us to manage the programs within the aerospace portfolio. As a Program Manager, you will be responsible to coordinate multiple projects, engage stakeholders, and drive decisions to ensure program and its related projects are delivered successfully. This role combines excellent leadership, structured program governance, and ability to align programs with organizational strategies and goals to deliver business value.
Key Responsibilities:Project Actions: Lead programs. Mentors Project Managers and Project Coordinators
Product Actions: Accountable for program results
Project Artifacts: Accountable for program artifacts (strategy, benefits, scope, schedule, budget, risk, quality, project integration, ROI, etc.)
Project Governance: Lead program status reviews and updates for stakeholders
Project Life Cycle: Accountable for program gates and deliverables
Lead cross-functional teams with vision, motivation, and emotional intelligence
Build trust, inspiring collaboration, and fostering team performance
Align programs with organizational strategies and goals to deliver business value
Communicate effectively to all audiences, including executives, team members, and stakeholders
Engage, influence, and manage stakeholders at all levels - identifies and addresses stakeholder needs, expectations, and concerns
Use metrics, KPIs, and other tools to track program progress and address issues proactively
Manage budgets, forecasts costs, allocate resources and track financial performance across the program
Manage organizational change and ensure successful adoption of program outcomes
Coordinates multiple interrelated projects using advanced methodologies (e.g., Agile/SCRUM, Lean Portfolio Management) and tools (Planisware, Jira, etc.)
Manage dependencies, mitigate risks, and ensure synergy across projects within a program to maximize value and achieve program-wide objectives
Proven experience in program management with accountability for results
Excellent communication and leadership skills
Proficiency in both program and project management methodologies and tools
Experience in managing budgets, forecasts, risks, timelines, scope and organizational changes
Ability to analyze and solve problems, prioritize and make decisions under pressure
Experience working with cross‑functional teams and/or in matrix environments
Fluent Polish & English skills
PMP, PgMP or Agile Project Management certification preferred
Salary ranges from 17,000 to 27,000 PLN monthly/gross, depending on seniority and proficiency
Career development opportunities in an international environment
Educational and professional development support
Comprehensive benefits package including private medical care, life & accident insurance
Multisport card
Meal vouchers
Company performance‑based bonus program
PPK contribution – company contribution up to 4% of compensation, depending on seniority
Skills Required
- Proven experience in program management with accountability for results
- Excellent communication and leadership skills
- Proficiency in program and project management methodologies and tools
- Experience managing budgets, forecasts, risks, timelines, scope and organizational changes
- Experience working with cross-functional teams and/or in matrix environments
- Fluent Polish and English skills
- Experience coordinating multiple interrelated projects using Agile/SCRUM, Lean Portfolio Management and tools like Planisware and Jira
- PMP, PgMP or Agile Project Management certification
- Ability to analyze and solve problems, prioritize and make decisions under pressure
Woodward, Inc Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — Feedback suggests the retirement program combines a 401(k) match with additional company contributions and ownership opportunities, strengthening long-term rewards. Profit-sharing and an employee stock purchase plan further expand savings options.
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Healthcare Strength — Core coverage spans medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability, and is frequently characterized as comprehensive. Well-being programs and assistance resources add depth to the health offering.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid holidays, vacation/PTO, and paid maternity/paternity leave are included. The ability to purchase additional vacation in some cases broadens time-off flexibility.
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What We Do
Woodward is an independent designer, manufacturer and service provider of energy control and optimization solutions for aerospace and industrial markets. For 150 years, Woodward has focused its resources and expertise on delivering proven systems that perform under incredible demands. Our customers have come to rely on us to help them address and solve the challenges associated with global efficiency initiatives – from reducing emissions, to increasing energy efficiency, to helping them introduce alternative energy sources.
Why Work With Us
A career at Woodward offers professional and personal growth. You will work alongside the brightest minds in our industry, help develop innovative technology and products, and contribute to our company’s goal of always innovating for a better future. People join Woodward for a job and end up building a career for a lifetime.
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