Program Manager: Lead Cross-Functional, High-Impact Programs

16 MPC Products Corporation (Woodward MPC, Inc.); Niles (IL); On-site; USD 115,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match (4.5%)

Annual stock contribution (5%)

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Paid time off and disability

Parental leave

Adoption assistance

Life and disability benefits

Flexible spending

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

Woodward is seeking a seasoned Program Manager to lead and mentor PMs, ensuring successful project execution across aerospace initiatives. The role covers governance, strategy, budget, and risk management while aligning with engineering, manufacturing and supply chain functions.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree, strong communication, and experience managing complex programs; ITAR/EAR and customer interaction are part of the role. Competitive benefits and compensation accompany the role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical or business field.
• Experience leading complex, high-risk programs.
• ITAR/EAR considerations and customer interaction experience.

Responsibilities

• Level I: Lead programs and mentor PMs to ensure project execution.
• Own program results, manage strategy, schedule, budget, risk, and ROI.
• Level II: Drive high-complexity programs and governance with cross-functional teams.
• Act as primary customer contact and align with engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication

Risk management

Financial management

Change management

Program management tools

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Jira

Planisware

Job description

Woodward is seeking a seasoned Program Manager to lead and mentor PMs, ensuring successful project execution across aerospace initiatives. The role covers governance, strategy, budget, and risk management while aligning with engineering, manufacturing and supply chain functions.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree, strong communication, and experience managing complex programs; ITAR/EAR and customer interaction are part of the role. Competitive benefits and compensation accompany the role.