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:  $132,800 (minimum) - $166,000 (midpoint) - $199,200 (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 

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

The Systems/Platform Program Manager will develop, lead (directly or indirectly) a staff of Program Managers and/or Project Coordinators accountable for the planning, directing, and execution of local and/or global development projects. The incumbent generally reports to a Director, Program Management or business group VP/GM and will utilize his or her full resources and effort to continuously monitor and improve global projects in terms of deliverables including contractual and business objectives while ensuring customer satisfaction and QDRC. The incumbent will assure full utilization of the PLC process for all projects, monitor and maintain project costs, and utilize Six Sigma methodologies to improve project management tools and systems. 

What you will be doing…

• Manage a portfolio of government/military programs, serving as the primary point of escalation for program managers.

• Address and resolve issues raised by program managers or customers, ensuring program success.

• Lead high-complexity, high-risk programs and manage CAT 3 projects, ensuring progress, customer satisfaction, and effective communication.

• Prioritize programs/resources, assess workload complexity, recommend allocations, and ensure teams are staffed accordingly.

• Manage schedules, costs, deliverables, scope, and risks to meet or exceed stakeholder/customer expectations.

• Build, develop, and maintain a skilled team, champion continuous improvement, and mentor lower-level program managers.

• Act as primary customer contact, resolve cross-functional issues, and present project status to executives and customers.

• Drive strategic initiatives aligned with long-term business objectives, including process improvement (Six Sigma, Lean, etc.).

• Collaborate across functions (engineering, supply chain, manufacturing) to ensure quality, cost-effectiveness, and supplier evaluations.

• Utilize advanced tools, risk management strategies, financial acumen, and technical expertise to drive project profitability.

• Participate in new business development, product portfolio management, and external events to enhance competitiveness.

• Demonstrate strong leadership, communication, and decision-making skills while aligning processes with organizational goals. 

What we are looking for…

Education:

• US – master’s degree in arts/sciences (MA/MS) - preferred

• US – bachelor’s degree in arts/sciences (BA/BS) - required

Experience:

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

• Previous management experience

License & Certifications:

• PfMP (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 

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

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