Lead Project Manager II

Woodward HRT/MPC; Rockford (IL); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Stock contribution

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays

Health insurance

Parental leave

Mental health benefits

Life/AD&D

Job summary

Woodward is seeking a Program/Project Manager to lead and mentor teams on large-scale projects across multiple sites. You will be accountable for project results, governance, and artifacts, ensuring scope, schedule, budget, risk, and quality are managed effectively.

This hybrid role requires strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management, with experience in manufacturing and complex project delivery. It offers a comprehensive reward package and growth opportunities within Woodward.

Qualifications

• Manufacturing experience
• Experience managing complex projects
• Experience relocating large equipment between plants

Responsibilities

• Lead projects and mentor project coordinators.
• Accountable for project results and governance.
• Maintain artifacts: scope, schedule, budget, risk, quality.
• Lead project meetings, reviews, and gates.
• Manage suppliers and their development schedules.

Skills

Leadership

Time management

Communication

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Problem-solving

Budget management

Team management

Scope management

Technical project management

Jira/PM tools

Tools

Planisware

Jira

Job description

Woodward is seeking a Program/Project Manager to lead and mentor teams on large-scale projects across multiple sites. You will be accountable for project results, governance, and artifacts, ensuring scope, schedule, budget, risk, and quality are managed effectively.

This hybrid role requires strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management, with experience in manufacturing and complex project delivery. It offers a comprehensive reward package and growth opportunities within Woodward.