Senior Project Manager II — Complex Manufacturing Projects

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, 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.