Project Manager Level II

01 & 04 Woodward, Inc.; Niles (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match (4.5%)

Annual Woodward stock contribution (5%

Tuition reimbursement

12 paid holidays

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid parental leave

Life insurance

Job summary

Woodward, Inc. is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead complex energy-control projects and drive successful outcomes across cross-functional teams. You will mentor coordinators, own project artifacts, and ensure governance and on-time deliverables.

The role requires experience managing budgets, risks, and stakeholder expectations while coordinating with suppliers to align schedules and objectives.

Qualifications

• Leadership with empathy, influence and mentoring.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, milestones, and deliverables.
• Strong communication with stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience guiding cross-functional teams through project life cycles.
• Budgeting and financial resource management within projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects and drive outcomes.
• Mentor Project Coordinators on best practices.
• Accountable for project results and artifacts (scope, schedule, budget, risk, quality).
• Lead project governance, meetings, and reviews.
• Manage gates and deliverables across the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate with suppliers and monitor development schedules.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Budget management

Risk management

Communication

Project management

Team management

Scheduling

Change management

Mentoring

Tools

Planisware

Jira

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.

Estimated annual base pay: $85,000.00 (minimum) - $110,000.00 (midpoint) - $136,000.00 (maximum) All members included in annual cash bonus opportunity.

Benefits:

• 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:

• Project Actions - Lead projects.
• Mentors Project Coordinators.
• Product Actions - Accountable for project results.
• Project Artifacts - Accountable for project artifacts (scope, schedule, budget, risk, quality, etc.).
• Project Governance - Lead project meetings and reviews.
• Project Management - Accountable for project gates and deliverables.
• Managing suppliers and their development schedules

Key Skills:

• Leadership (Empathy/Influence/Mentoring) - Inspires and motivates teams for medium to large size projects to achieve project goals.
• Builds trust, resolving conflicts, and fostering collaboration among team members.
• Takes personal ownership of the project and drives commitment from team members.
• Time Management / Prioritization - Demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple projects schedules, set milestones, and ensure timely delivery of project outcomes.
• Prioritizes tasks and effectively addresses competing demands.
• Communication - Effectively conveys project information to stakeholders, team members, and sponsors.
• Tailors communication to different audiences (e.g., executives, technical teams, clients).
• Proactively manages stakeholder expectations and ensures alignment on goals.
• Stakeholder Management (upward) - Engages stakeholders to ensure alignment with project objectives.
• Addresses stakeholder concerns, manages expectations, and balances competing priorities.
• Builds and maintain strong relationships to secure stakeholder buy-in and resolves conflicts.
• Risk Management - Identifies, analyzes, and mitigates risks throughout the project lifecycle.
• Develops contingency plans and addresses potential obstacles.
• Monitors and addresses risks to minimize negative and maximize positive impacts on project objectives.
• Problem-Solving - Analyzes complex situations, identifies solutions, and makes informed decisions with the support of the Program Manager or the PMO Leader.
• Manages challenges and conflicts that arise during the project lifecycle.
• Leverages data and metrics to evaluate options and choose the best course of action and escalates appropriately to the key stakeholders with options.
• Budget Management - Demonstrated ability to estimate, allocate, and manage project budgets effectively.
• Monitors financial resources and performance to ensure projects are delivered within budget.
• Team Management (cross-functional/matrix) - Creates teamwork by fostering trust, accountability, and open communication.
• Identifies team strengths and assigns roles to maximize efficiency and effectiveness.
• Encourages collaboration to contribute to project success, fostering culture of excellence.
• Scope (Change) Management - Adjusts plans in response to changing circumstances or new information.
• Clearly defines and controls the project scope to prevent scope creep.
• Manages change requests while ensuring alignment with project objectives and constraints.
• Maintains focus on deliverables and ensures they meet agreed-upon requirements.
• Technical Project Management Skills (incl. Scheduling) - Strong project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid approaches).
• Effectively uses PM tools and/or software (e.g., Planisware, Jira, etc.) to plan, execute, and monitor projects.
• Applies standard PM techniques like Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) and Gantt charts.

Successful candidates typically have:

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

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. The ITAR defines a U.S. Person as a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident (i.e., 'Green Card holder'), or a protected person (e.g., asylee, or refugee).

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.

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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.