Woodward, Inc

Manufacturing Information/Execution System Process Owner

Woodward, Inc$142K — $213K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-10 years of experience in systems management, preferably with SAP, Windchill, Workday or similar platforms.
  • Strong leadership experience with a track record of mentoring teams and driving professional development.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills, capable of articulating complex ideas to diverse audiences.
  • Proven project management skills, including large-scale implementation of software solutions.
  • Experience in vendor management, including negotiation and performance tracking.

Responsibilities

  • Inspire and lead high-performing teams through mentorship and creating a growth-oriented culture.
  • Drive effective communication between technical teams and business stakeholders, ensuring clear understanding of priorities.
  • Champion the identification and execution of strategic business system improvements to align with organizational goals.
  • Manage system-related projects from planning to execution, ensuring they meet objectives on time and within budget.
  • Act as the primary contact for external vendors, overseeing service delivery and managing contracts.

Benefits

  • 401(k) matching at 4.5% to help secure financial future.
  • Annual stock contribution of 5%, aligning employee interests with company success.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance effective from the first day of hire.
  • Tuition reimbursement and opportunities for professional development, promoting lifelong learning.
  • Robust paid parental leave and adoption assistance, supporting family needs.
Full Job Description
Manufacturing Information/Execution System Process Owner PREFERRED CANDIDATE IDENTIFIED • Estimated annual base pay: $142,000.00 (minimum) - $177,000.00 (midpoint) - $213,000.00 (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: • Inspire and Lead High-Performing Teams: Cultivate a culture of trust, collaboration, and accountability by mentoring team members, setting clear goals, and fostering professional growth across diverse technical and business functions; Foster an environment of continuing education and career development for team members that includes both internal and external relationship building and understanding of business operations. • Drive Clear and Effective Communication: Act as a central communication hub between technical teams, business stakeholders, and executive leadership-translating complex technical concepts into actionable business insights and aligning priorities across the organization; Collaborate with senior leadership to align enterprise systems with strategic business goals; Communicate system updates, changes, and benefits to stakeholders at all levels of the organization. • Champion Strategic Alignment: Lead the identification and implementation of business system (e.g. SAP, Windchill, Workday, etc.) improvements that support organizational goals, ensuring initiatives are well-communicated, strategically prioritized, and effectively executed. • Project Management: Adept at leading and managing system-related (e.g. SAP, Windchill, Workday, etc.) projects, from planning through execution, ensuring projects meet objectives on time and within budget ; Oversee large-scale implementation projects, including new modules, upgrades, and integrations with other enterprise systems. ; Develop project plans, allocate resources effectively, and coordinate with internal and external teams and stakeholders. • Vendor Relationship Management: Act as the primary point of contact for external vendors and consultants; Manage relationships with software vendors, ensuring optimal service delivery and adherence to contracts. ; Negotiate contracts and oversee vendor performance metrics to ensure service level agreements (SLAs) are met . Key Skills: • Strategic Communication: Ability to clearly convey complex ideas to both technical and non-technical audiences, ensuring alignment and understanding across all levels of the organization. • Team Leadership & Development: Skilled in building, mentoring, and motivating high-performing teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous growth. • Emotional Intelligence: Strong self-awareness and empathy to navigate interpersonal dynamics, resolve conflicts, and build trust with diverse stakeholders. • Change Management: Expertise in guiding teams and organizations through transitions, including system upgrades (e.g. SAP, Windchill, Workday, etc.) and process changes, with minimal disruption and high engagement. • Exerting Influence Without Authority: Focus on building relationships, leveraging expertise, and fostering trust while communicating strategically. • Decision-Making & Prioritization: Confident in making informed decisions under pressure, balancing short-term needs with long-term strategy, and managing competing priorities effectively; Manage multiple tasks effectively, ensuring that operational and support responsibilities are completed on time. • Process Improvement Mindset: Proactive in identifying inefficiencies and leading initiatives to streamline workflows, enhance system (e.g. SAP, Windchill, Workday, etc.) performance, and drive operational excellence. • Innovation & Strategic Thinking: Designing and implementing business processes that align IT systems with the organization's strategic direction; Foster creativity among their teams to explore novel approaches to achieving strategic goals, thus ensuring long-term sustainability. • Adaptability & Resilience: Effective at navigating ambiguity and change, with the ability to pivot strategies and maintain momentum in dynamic environments. • Performance Measurement & Feedback: Skilled in setting clear goals, tracking progress through KPIs, and using feedback to continuously improve team performance and system outcomes; Ability to manage underperforming employees. Application window is anticipated to close 3 days from original posting date. This information is provided in compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act and is the company's good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation range and benefits offered for this position. The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education, location, and other job-related reasons. 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).

About Woodward, Inc

Woodward, Inc. is an independent designer, manufacturer, and service provider of control solutions for the aerospace and industrial markets. The company's innovative fluid, combustion, electrical, and motion control systems help customers offer cleaner, more reliable, and more efficient equipment. Woodward is headquartered in Fort Collins, Colorado, USA, and serves customers worldwide.
Learn more about Woodward, Inc
Size
7,200 employees
Market Cap
$5.6 billion
Industry
Net Income
$228.5 million
Founded
1870
5 Year Trend
+2.6%
Revenue
$2.3 billion
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