Woodward, Inc

Project Manager Level II

Woodward, Inc$72K — $115K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of project management experience, preferably in manufacturing
  • Demonstrated experience managing complex projects
  • Familiarity with ITAR and EAR regulations
  • Proficient in project management tools like Planisware or Jira
  • Ability to lead cross-functional teams in a matrix environment
  • Strong problem-solving skills with data and metrics
  • Expertise in budget management and risk assessment

Responsibilities

  • Lead and mentor Project Coordinators for successful project execution
  • Ensure accountability for project results and compliance
  • Manage all project artifacts including scope, schedule, and budget
  • Facilitate project meetings and governance reviews
  • Oversee project deliverables and milestones management
  • Coordinate with suppliers on development schedules

Benefits

  • 401(k) match at 4.5%
  • Annual cash bonus opportunity for all members
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance from day one
  • Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities
  • Paid parental leave and adoption assistance
  • Employee Assistance Program including mental health benefits
  • 12 paid holidays per year
Full Job Description
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.

Project Manager II
  • Estimated annual base pay: $72,000.00 (minimum) - $93,000.00 (midpoint) - $115,000.00 (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:
  • Project Actions - Lead projects. Mentors Project Coordinators.
  • Product Actions - Accountable for project results.
  • Project Artifacts - Accountable for project artifacts (scope, schedule, budget, risk, quality, etc.).
  • Project Governance - Lead project meetings and reviews.
  • Project Management - Accountable for project gates and deliverables.
  • Managing suppliers and their development schedules


Key Skills:
  • Leadership (Empathy/Influence/Mentoring) - Inspires and motivates teams for medium to large size projects to achieve project goals. Builds trust, resolving conflicts, and fostering collaboration among team members.
    Takes personal ownership of the project and drives commitment from team members.
  • Time Management / Prioritization - Demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple projects schedules, set milestones, and ensure timely delivery of project outcomes. Prioritizes tasks and effectively addresses competing demands.
  • Communication - Effectively conveys project information to stakeholders, team members, and sponsors. Tailors communication to different audiences (e.g., executives, technical teams, clients). Proactively manages stakeholder expectations and ensures alignment on goals.
  • Stakeholder Management (upward) - Engages stakeholders to ensure alignment with project objectives. Addresses stakeholder concerns, manages expectations, and balances competing priorities. Builds and maintains strong relationships to secure stakeholder buy-in and resolves conflicts.
  • Risk Management - Identifies, analyzes, and mitigates risks throughout the project lifecycle. Develops contingency plans and addresses potential obstacles. Monitors and addresses risks to minimize negative and maximize positive impacts on project objectives.
  • Problem-Solving - Analyzes complex situations, identifies solutions, and makes informed decisions with the support of the Program Manager or the PMO Leader. Manages challenges and conflicts that arise during the project lifecycle. Leverages data and metrics to evaluate options and choose the best course of action and escalates appropriately to the key stakeholders with options.
  • Budget Management - Demonstrated ability to estimate, allocate, and manage project budgets effectively. Monitors financial resources and performance to ensure projects are delivered within budget.
  • Team Management (cross-functional/matrix) - Creates teamwork by fostering trust, accountability, and open communication. Identifies team strengths and assigns roles to maximize efficiency and effectiveness. Encourages collaboration to contribute to project success, fostering culture of excellence.
  • Scope (Change) Management - Adjusts plans in response to changing circumstances or new information. Clearly defines and controls the project scope to prevent scope creep. Manages change requests while ensuring alignment with project objectives and constraints. Maintains focus on deliverables and ensures they meet agreed-upon requirements.
  • Technical Project Management Skills (incl. Scheduling) - Strong project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid approaches). Effectively uses PM tools and/or software (e.g., Planisware, Jira, etc.) to plan, execute, and monitor projects. Applies standard PM techniques like Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) and Gantt charts.


Successful candidates typically have:
  • Manufacturing experience
  • Experience managing complex projects
  • Experience relocating large equipment between plants


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).

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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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