Strategic Program Manager & Cross-Functional Leader

Woodward Inc.; 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

Company performance-based bonus

PPK contribution 4% of compensation

Job summary

Woodward Inc. in Niepołomice, Poland seeks a seasoned Program Manager to lead complex, cross-functional initiatives. You will mentor Project Managers and Coordinators, own program governance, artifacts, and lifecycle gates while aligning deliverables with strategic goals.

The role emphasizes leadership, risk and financial management, stakeholder engagement, and the ability to drive measurable business value across multiple projects using Agile at Scale and related tools.

Qualifications

• Experience leading cross-functional programs and teams.
• Ability to align programs with organizational strategy and deliver business value.
• Excellent communication with executives and stakeholders.
• Strong risk management and governance capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead programs and mentor Project Managers and Coordinators.
• Be accountable for program results and artifacts (strategy, scope, schedule, budget, ROI).
• Lead program governance and lifecycle gates/deliverables.
• Establish governance frameworks and ensure policy compliance.
• Coordinate multiple interrelated projects to maximize value.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Analytical thinking

Financial management

Program governance

Change management

Technical program management

Tools

Planisware

Jira

Job description

Woodward Inc. in Niepołomice, Poland seeks a seasoned Program Manager to lead complex, cross-functional initiatives. You will mentor Project Managers and Coordinators, own program governance, artifacts, and lifecycle gates while aligning deliverables with strategic goals.

The role emphasizes leadership, risk and financial management, stakeholder engagement, and the ability to drive measurable business value across multiple projects using Agile at Scale and related tools.