Engineering IT Platform Lead for MBE & PLM

Woodward Inc.; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 142,000 - 213,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual cash bonus

401(k) match

Stock contribution

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Parental leave

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Woodward is seeking a Manager, IT Engineering in Fort Collins to lead the integration of digital tools and data across engineering. You will drive PLM, CAD, and Simulation platform strategy, align with leadership on tool direction, and enable model-based processes across the lifecycle.

The role emphasizes governance, change management, and collaboration with engineering, sourcing, and IT teams to deliver secure, scalable engineering IT services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS, IS, Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years IT and engineering system management experience.
• 3+ years leadership or management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic planning for engineering IT systems (PLM, CAD, Simulation).
• Drive adoption of Model Based Engineering and data flows.
• Manage vendor relationships and software assets.
• Oversee large-scale engineering IT implementation projects.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IS/Engineering

Job description

Woodward is seeking a Manager, IT Engineering in Fort Collins to lead the integration of digital tools and data across engineering. You will drive PLM, CAD, and Simulation platform strategy, align with leadership on tool direction, and enable model-based processes across the lifecycle.

The role emphasizes governance, change management, and collaboration with engineering, sourcing, and IT teams to deliver secure, scalable engineering IT services.