Commercial Operations Manager

11 & A1 Woodward HRT, Inc.; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 102,000 - 163,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Stock contribution

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Vacation time

Parental leave

Adoption assistance

EAP

Life insurance

Flexible Spending

Job summary

Woodward is seeking a senior leader in Colorado to guide a team of commercial operations professionals. You will drive short-term objectives, oversee performance, and align resources with company goals to improve efficiency and growth.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, strong financial acumen, and people development to deliver solid results in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in Sales, Commercial Operations, or Customer Service.
• 2+ years’ experience in a leadership role, including staff development and succession planning.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher preferred.
• Strong strategic planning and financial acumen.
• Excellent communication and team-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversees and guides a team of commercial operations professionals to achieve short-term operational objectives.
• Conducts performance appraisals, administers rewards, and implements training and development programs.
• Develops departmental plans and priorities to address resource and operational challenges.
• Identifies and resolves technical and operational issues with minimal broader impact.
• Partners with other departments to integrate commercial operations strategies with business objectives.

Skills

Strategic Planning

Team Leadership

Financial Management

Performance Management

Problem Solving

Business Acumen

Decision Making

Resource Allocation

Interpersonal Communication

Technical Guidance

Education

BS/BA in Business Administration

Job description

Woodward is committed to creating a great workplace for all team members. Our company and its members are committed to acting with integrity, being respectful and accountable to one another, and staying humble and driven, while maintaining the highest professional and ethical standards. We are steadfastly committed to attracting the best talent across our communities creating a rewarding workplace. Together we are fulfilling our purpose to design and deliver energy control solutions our partners count on to power a clean future. 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.

Estimated annual base pay: $102,000(minimum) - $132,000(midpoint) - $163,000(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:

• Team Leadership: Oversees and guides a team of commercial operations professionals to achieve short-term operational objectives.
• Performance Management: Conducts performance appraisals, administers rewards, and implements training and development programs to enhance team effectiveness.
• Operational Planning: Develops and adapts departmental plans and priorities to address resource and operational challenges efficiently.
• Problem Resolution: Identifies and resolves technical and operational issues, ensuring solutions align with departmental policies and have minimal broader impact.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partners with other departments to integrate commercial operations strategies with overall business objectives, enhancing organizational performance.

Key Skills:

• Strategic Planning: Ability to develop and implement short-term operational plans aligned with organisational objectives.
• Team Leadership: Skilled in managing and motivating diverse teams to achieve performance targets.
• Financial Management: Expertise in monitoring, managing, and achieving operational and financial results.
• Performance Management: Proficient in conducting performance appraisals, reward systems, and development initiatives.
• Problem Solving: Adept at identifying and resolving technical and operational issues with a broad departmental impact.
• Business Acumen: Strong understanding of how various business functions integrate to meet operational goals.
• Decision Making: Competent in making informed decisions guided by policies and department plans.
• Resource Allocation: Skilled in adjusting departmental resources to address operational challenges and priorities.
• Interpersonal Communication: Effective in guiding and influencing others to adopt different perspectives.
• Technical Guidance: Ability to provide technical support and direction to team members and stakeholders.

Successful Candidates Typically Have:

• BS/BA in Business Administration or related education preferred.
• 5+ years’ experience in Sales, Commercial Operations, or Customer Service.
• 2+ years’ experience in a leadership role, including staff development and succession planning.

Application window is anticipated to close 30 days from original posting date. This information is provided in compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act and is the company’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation range and benefits offered for this position. The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education, location, and other job-related reasons. 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.

Woodward is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local laws.

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.

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.