Senior Project Manager - Complex Manufacturing Programs

Woodward Inc.; Niles (IL); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Annual stock contribution

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid parental leave

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Woodward Inc. is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead complex manufacturing initiatives and mentor project coordinators.

You will drive project governance, manage scope, schedule, budget, and risks, while coordinating with suppliers to ensure timely delivery and successful project outcomes. Ideal candidates bring strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills, plus experience with manufacturing environments and cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Leadership

Time Management

Communication

Stakeholder Management

Risk Management

Problem Solving

Budget Management

Team Management

Scope Change Management

Technical Project Management

Planisware

Jira

Tools

Planisware

Jira

Job description

Woodward Inc. is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead complex manufacturing initiatives and mentor project coordinators.

You will drive project governance, manage scope, schedule, budget, and risks, while coordinating with suppliers to ensure timely delivery and successful project outcomes. Ideal candidates bring strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills, plus experience with manufacturing environments and cross-functional teams.