Aerospace Strategy, Tech & Capture Lead

Woodward Inc.; Spartanburg (SC); On-site; USD 114,000 - 211,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Annual stock contribution

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays

Health, dental, vision insurance

Job summary

Woodward is seeking a Senior Strategic Product Technology & Capture Manager to drive growth in aerospace and adjacent markets by combining deep technical expertise, market intelligence, and capture leadership. Lead cross-functional teams, shape technology investments, and manage opportunities from identification through proposal submission.

Ideal candidates bring a deep understanding of aerospace systems, 5+ to 10+ years experience, and a track record in technology-driven product development and

Qualifications

• Strong Aerospace Experience
• Engineering degree
• 5+ years experience
• Flight Control Actuation Background
• Hydraulic systems experience

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive business development, market growth, and product technology strategies aligned with organizational objectives.
• Assess market opportunities, customer needs, industry trends, and competitive landscapes to identify growth opportunities and support strategic decision-making.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships through demonstrated technical expertise, market insight, and trusted partnership.
• Lead capture planning and pursuit efforts, including opportunity qualification, customer assessments, win strategies, competitive analysis, pricing strategies, and proposal development.
• Develop system-level solutions and proposals for new programs, leveraging existing technologies and identifying opportunities for innovative technology development.
• Craft compelling value propositions, messaging, and positioning strategies that clearly communicate differentiated customer value.
• Coordinate and lead cross-functional teams to execute strategic pursuits, product launches, technology initiatives, and business growth programs.
• Develop and communicate market intelligence, customer insights, competitive assessments, and strategic recommendations to leadership and pursuit teams.
• Establish and cultivate industry partnerships, strategic alliances, and key stakeholder relationships to strengthen competitive positioning in aerospace and adjacent markets.
• Collaborate with engineering and Chief Technology leadership to identify, evaluate, and prioritize research and development investments that align with future market opportunities.
• Oversee proposal development activities, ensuring compliance, quality, and timely delivery of winning proposals.
• Lead technical presentations, customer engagements, and executive reviews to communicate business strategies, solutions, and value propositions.
• Identify and guide exploratory studies and strategic initiatives that may evolve into future business or technology opportunities.
• Utilize data analytics and customer feedback to refine strategies, improve market positioning, and optimize business development effectiveness.

Skills

Strategic Business Development

Strategic Thinking & Market Vision

Capture & Pursuit Management

Market & Competitive Intelligence

Customer Relationship Management

Technology Strategy & Innovation

Cross-Functional Leadership

Executive Communication

Partnership Development

Proposal & Program Leadership

Analytical Decision Making

Project & Portfolio Management

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Woodward is seeking a Senior Strategic Product Technology & Capture Manager to drive growth in aerospace and adjacent markets by combining deep technical expertise, market intelligence, and capture leadership. Lead cross-functional teams, shape technology investments, and manage opportunities from identification through proposal submission.

Ideal candidates bring a deep understanding of aerospace systems, 5+ to 10+ years experience, and a track record in technology-driven product development and