Project Coordinator

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. 

LEVEL I

Estimated annual base pay: $23.08(minimum) - $29.81(midpoint) - $37.02 (maximum) Plus overtime

LEVEL II

Estimated annual base pay: $56,000(minimum) - $73,000(midpoint) - $90,000(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 

LEVEL I

Key Responsibilities:

• Project Actions: Assist with projects. Facilitate project issues including with suppliers and customers.
• Product Actions: Coordinate all product builds (i.e., Hardware, Software, etc.).
• Project Artifacts: Manage and track project artifacts (schedule, budget, risks, etc.) at discretion of Project/Program Manager.
• Project Governance: Participate in project meetings.
• Project Life Cycle: Assist with gate and project deliverables.

Key Skills:

• Organization: With Project/Program Manager oversight, manages schedules, tasks, and documentation to ensure project operations run smoothly. Keeps track of deadlines, deliverables, and dependencies across the project lifecycle. Organizes meetings, resources, and workflows.
• Time Management: Supports the project manager in developing and maintaining schedules. Prioritize tasks based on urgency and importance. Ensure deadlines are met.
• Communication: Communicates clearly and effectively with team members, stakeholders, and project/program managers. Provides regular updates on project progress, issues, and milestones. Drafts reports, meeting minutes, and project documentation.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Communicates stakeholder feedback to the project manager and team. Addresses stakeholder inquiries and concerns promptly (reactive).
  May assist in aligning stakeholder priorities with project deliverables.
• Risk Management: Supports risk identification and mitigation efforts.
• Problem-Solving and Critical Thinking: Resolves issues that arise during project execution.
  Escalates problems to the project manager.
• Documentation and Reporting: Prepare project status reports, dashboards, and summaries for stakeholders. Maintains up-to-date records of project activities, budgets, and progress. Documents lessons learned and project outcomes for future reference.
• Collaboration and Teamwork: Works closely with project managers, team members, and stakeholders to facilitate project execution. Fosters a collaborative environment where team members can contribute effectively.
• Adaptability and Flexibility: Adjusts schedules or plans in response to changes based on clear direction from the Project/Program Manager. Supports the team in adapting to new processes or tools.
• Technical Proficiency: Basic competency in using project management tools like Planisware or Jira. Tracks project metrics and reporting progress to the project manager. Solid competency in using ERP and planning tools to track and manage parts required for project execution.

LEVEL II

Key Responsibilities:

• Project Actions: Assist with projects. Facilitate project issues including with suppliers and customers.
• Product Actions: Coordinate all product builds (i.e., Hardware, Software, etc.).
• Project Artifacts: Manage and track project artifacts (schedule, budget, risks, etc.) at discretion of Project/Program Manager.
• Project Governance: Participate in project meetings.
• Project Life Cycle: Assist with gate and project deliverables.

Key Skills:

• Organization: Demonstrated ability to effectively manage schedules, tasks, and documentation to ensure project operations run smoothly. Keeps track of deadlines, deliverables, and dependencies across the project lifecycle. Organizes meetings, resources, and workflows efficiently.
• Time Management: Supports the project manager in developing and maintaining schedules. Prioritize tasks based on urgency and importance. Ensuring deadlines are met and dependencies are managed effectively.
• Communication: Facilitates clear and effective communication between team members, stakeholders, and project/program managers. Provides regular updates on project progress, issues, and milestones. Drafts reports, meeting minutes, and project documentation.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Communicates stakeholder feedback to the project manager and team. Addresses stakeholder inquiries and concerns promptly (reactive). Assists in aligning stakeholder priorities with project deliverables.
• Risk Management: Supports risk identification and mitigation efforts.
• Problem-Solving and Critical Thinking: Identifies and resolves issues that arise during project execution. Escalates problems to the project manager while offering potential solutions. Supports risk identification and mitigation efforts.
• Documentation and Reporting: Prepares project status reports, dashboards, and summaries for stakeholders. Maintains up-to-date records of project activities, budgets, and progress. Documents lessons learned and project outcomes for future reference.
• Collaboration and Teamwork: Works closely with project managers, team members, and stakeholders to facilitate project execution. Fosters a collaborative environment where team members can contribute effectively. Coordinates cross-functional teams and ensures alignment on tasks and objectives.
• Adaptability and Flexibility: Demonstrated ability to adjust schedules or plans in response to changes based on direction from the Project/Program Manager. Supports the team in adapting to new processes or tools. Remains calm and resourceful during unexpected challenges.
• Technical Proficiency: Demonstrated competency in using project management tools like Planisware or Jira. Tracks project metrics and reporting progress to the project manager. Strong competency in using ERP and planning tools to track and manage parts required for project execution.

Successful Candidates Typically Have:

LEVEL I

• Relevant experience preferred
• Experience in ERP systems preferred

LEVEL II

• Relevant experience preferred
• Experience in ERP systems preferred
• Experience in mentoring preferred
• Experience in continuous improvement preferred

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.