Project Manager Supply Chain - Aerospace (f/m)

Woodward, Inc.; Województwo małopolskie; On-site; PLN 140,000 - 212,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private health insurance

Life & accidental insurance

Multisport package

Meal vouchers

Company performance bonus

Work-life balance

PPK contributions

Educational support

Job summary

Woodward, Inc. is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead end-to-end localization and part transfer projects across Europe, with focus on Sofia, Ellington, Peterborough, and other strategic growth initiatives.

You will manage supplier transfers, dual-source implementations, and regionalization to improve cost, capacity, risk, and lead times. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, develop integrated project plans, monitor milestones and risks, and ensure regulatory compliance (PPAP/FAI) for

Qualifications

• Leadership and team motivation abilities
• Strong time management and prioritization skills
• Clear communication with stakeholders
• Stakeholder engagement to align objectives
• Risk identification, assessment and mitigation
• Problem solving and escalation capabilities
• Budget planning and monitoring
• Cross-functional team leadership
• Scope management to avoid creep
• Experience applying technical project management methods

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end localization and part transfer projects across Europe (Sofia, Ellington, Peterborough) and strategic growth initiatives.
• Manage supplier transfers, dual-source implementations, and regionalization to improve cost, capacity, risk and lead times.
• Develop and maintain integrated project plans, milestones, schedules, critical paths, and risk registers.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations, Quality, Procurement, NPI, Finance and Program Management.
• Drive supplier transition activities including sourcing strategy, supplier selection, qualification planning, production readiness, tooling transfer and first article.
• Coordinate customer and regulatory requirements (PPAP/FAI) and aerospace compliance standards.
• Maintain governance routines with project reviews, executive updates, KPI dashboards and stakeholder communications.
• Facilitate supplier development and readiness to meet capacity, quality, cost and delivery targets before ramp-up.
• Drive inventory transition planning, safety stock strategy and cutover execution for uninterrupted production during transfers.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and localization to support Woodward's European Aerospace growth.

Skills

Leadership

Time management

Communication

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Problem solving

Budget management

Team management

Scope management

Technical project management

Polish & English

Job description

• Lead end-to-end localization and part transfer projects supporting Aerospace operations across Europe, with primary focus on Sofia, Ellington, Peterborough, and other strategic growth initiatives.
• Manage part transition projects involving supplier transfers, dual-source implementation, and supply chain regionalization to improve cost, capacity, risk, and lead time performance.
• Develop and maintain integrated project plans, schedules, milestones, critical paths, and risk registers to ensure on-time project execution.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations, Quality, Procurement, NPI, Finance, and Program Management throughout project lifecycles.
• Drive supplier transition activities including sourcing strategy, supplier selection, qualification planning, production readiness, tooling transfer, and first article execution.
• Coordinate customer and regulatory requirements related to product transfers, qualification activities, PPAP/FAI approvals, and aerospace compliance standards.
• Maintain governance routines including project reviews, executive updates, KPI dashboards, and stakeholder communications.
• Facilitate supplier development and readiness activities to ensure new suppliers achieve capacity, quality, cost, and delivery objectives before production ramp-up.
• Drive inventory transition planning, safety stock strategy, and cutover execution to ensure uninterrupted production during supplier or facility transfers.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement, supply chain optimization, and localization strategies that support Woodward's long-term European Aerospace growth objectives.

What You Will Do:

• Lead end-to-end localization and part transfer projects supporting Aerospace operations across Europe, with primary focus on Sofia, Ellington, Peterborough, and other strategic growth initiatives.
• Manage part transition projects involving supplier transfers, dual-source implementation, and supply chain regionalization to improve cost, capacity, risk, and lead time performance.
• Develop and maintain integrated project plans, schedules, milestones, critical paths, and risk registers to ensure on-time project execution.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations, Quality, Procurement, NPI, Finance, and Program Management throughout project lifecycles.
• Drive supplier transition activities including sourcing strategy, supplier selection, qualification planning, production readiness, tooling transfer, and first article execution.
• Coordinate customer and regulatory requirements related to product transfers, qualification activities, PPAP/FAI approvals, and aerospace compliance standards.
• Maintain governance routines including project reviews, executive updates, KPI dashboards, and stakeholder communications.
• Facilitate supplier development and readiness activities to ensure new suppliers achieve capacity, quality, cost, and delivery objectives before production ramp-up.
• Drive inventory transition planning, safety stock strategy, and cutover execution to ensure uninterrupted production during supplier or facility transfers.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement, supply chain optimization, and localization strategies that support Woodward's long-term European Aerospace growth objectives.

What You Will Need:

• Leadership - Demonstrates the ability to inspire and motivate teams, build trust, resolve conflicts, and foster collaboration to achieve project objectives.
• Time Management / Prioritization - Effectively manages multiple project schedules, establishes milestones, and ensures timely delivery of outcomes.
• Communication - Clearly communicates project information to stakeholders, team members, and sponsors, adapting messaging to different audiences as needed.
• Stakeholder Management - Engages stakeholders to align on project objectives, manage expectations, and secure buy-in.
• Risk Management - Identifies, assesses, and mitigates project risks, including the development of contingency plans.
• Problem-Solving - Analyzes complex issues, develops effective solutions, and escalates as appropriate.
• Budget Management - Plans, allocates, and monitors project budgets to ensure delivery within financial constraints.
• Team Management - Builds effective cross-functional teams through trust, accountability, and collaboration.
• Scope Management - Manages project scope and change requests to prevent scope creep and maintain alignment with objectives.
• Technical Project Management Skills - Applies project management methodologies and tools to plan, execute, and track projects effectively.
• Fluent Polish & English skills

What You Will Gain:

• Salary range from 12 500 to 19 000 PLN gross – depending on experience
• Advancement opportunities in international team
• A total rewards package, that includes: private health insurance, life & accidental insurance
• Multisport package
• Meal Vouchers
• Company performance bonus program
• Work-life balance
• PPK: Woodward offers payment to your PPK account up to 4% of your compensation depending on seniority
• Educational support