Program Manager

45 Woodward Poland Sp.zo.o; Niepołomice; On-site; PLN 190,000 - 301,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical care

Life & accident insurance

Multisport card

Meal vouchers

Bonus program

PPK contribution up to 4%

Job summary

Woodward Poland Sp.zo.o is seeking a seasoned Program Manager to lead multi-project programs, mentor project leaders, and ensure governance and timely delivery of program artifacts across the project lifecycle.

The role requires strategic thinking, strong stakeholder management, and experience with advanced program management tools. This is a full-time on-site position in Poland with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Leads cross-functional teams with vision and motivation.
• Aligns programs with organizational goals to deliver business value.
• Communicates effectively with executives, teams and stakeholders.
• Identifies and manages stakeholder needs and concerns.
• Identifies, assesses and mitigates program risks and develops contingency plans.
• Uses data and KPIs to track progress and address issues.
• Manages budgets and resources across multiple projects.
• Coordinates interrelated projects using scalable methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead programs and govern program governance.
• Mentor PMs and Project Coordinators.
• Accountable for program results and artifacts (strategy, scope, schedule, budget, ROI).
• Accountable for program gates and deliverables throughout the life cycle.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Analytical thinking

Budget management

Agile at scale

Tools

Planisware

Jira

Job description

What You Will Do

• 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 Governance.
• Project Life Cycle: Accountable for program gates and deliverables.

What You Will Need

• Leadership (indirect): Leads cross-functional teams with vision, motivation, and emotional intelligence.
• Builds trust, inspiring collaboration, and fostering team performance.
• Takes personal ownership of the program and drives commitment from team members.
• Strategic Thinking and Alignment: Ability to align programs with organizational strategies and goals to deliver business value.
• Understands the broader vision and ensures projects contribute to achieving it.
• Communication: Communicates effectively to all audiences, including executives, team members, and stakeholders.
• Tailors messages to different stakeholders and facilitates open, clear communication.
• Stakeholder Management: Engages, influences, and manages stakeholders at all levels.
• Identifies and addresses stakeholder needs, expectations, and concerns.
• Risk Management: Identifies, assesses, and mitigates risks across the program and its projects.
• Develops contingency plans to manage uncertainties effectively.
• Analytical Thinking and Problem-Solving: Applies critical thinking to analyze complex problems, evaluate data, and make informed decisions.
• Uses metrics, KPIs, and other tools to track program progress and address issues proactively.
• Financial and Resource Management: Manages budgets, forecasts costs, and tracks financial performance across the program.
• Allocates and manages resources (time, budget, personnel, and materials) efficiently across multiple projects.
• Program Governance: Establishes frameworks for decision-making, accountability, and oversight.
• Ensures the program complies with organizational policies and standards.
• Change Management: Manages organizational change and ensures successful adoption of program outcomes.
• Addresses resistance to change and fosters stakeholder buy-in for program initiatives.
• Technical Program Management Skills: Coordinates multiple interrelated projects using advanced methodologies (e.g., Agile at Scale, Lean Portfolio Management) and tools (Planisware, Jira, etc.) to align with organizational goals and deliver measurable outcomes.
• Manages dependencies, mitigates risks, and ensures synergy across projects within a program to maximize value and achieve program-wide objectives.
• Establishes clear governance structures, defines success metrics, and communicates progress effectively with executives and cross-functional teams to maintain alignment and transparency

What You Will Gain

• 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.

What does it mean to be part of Woodward?

It means contributing to what matters most in your career, in your community and around the world.

It means being a part of rewarding experiences, where innovation, collaboration and problem-solving are at the heart of what we do.

Explore our open positions.

Woodward is the global leader in the design, manufacturing, and service of energy conversion and control solutions for the aerospace and industrial equipment markets. Together with our customers, we are enabling the path to a cleaner, decarbonized world. Our innovative fluid, combustion, electrical, propulsion and motion control systems perform in some of the world’s harshest environments. At Woodward we have created a culture that appreciates and values the contributions of every member. We are a global team of curious, innovative problem-solvers who commit our knowledge, resources and technical expertise to the challenges associated with reducing emissions, enabling alternative energy sources and increasing efficiency, always innovating for a better future. Woodward is working with our customers to solve some of the world’s biggest energy challenges. This important work needs more than just the brightest technical minds. It requires talented and committed manufacturing professionals, accountants, supply chain managers, human resources experts, information technology specialists and many more. We are looking for dedicated people who want to learn and grow in a supportive environment that fosters collaboration, innovation and inclusion.