Project Manager (Advanced Manufacturing)

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. Salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

• Estimated annual base pay: $89,520.00 (minimum) - $111,900.00 (midpoint) - $134,280.00 (maximum)

• All members included in annual cash bonus opportunity.
  • 401(k) match (4.5%)
  • Annual Woodward stock contribution (5%)
  • Tuition reimbursement and Training/Professional Development opportunities for all members
• 12 paid holidays, including floating 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

Are you ready to make your mark? If you're a seasoned Project Manager, we have an exciting opportunity for you! This position is a Functional Project Manager around Advanced Manufacturing. The Functional Project Manager is accountable for the planning, directing, and execution of local and/or global projects. The Functional Project Manager is responsible for directing the project team to achieve project deliverables including contractual and business objectives while ensuring customer satisfaction and QDRC. The projects are mainly in applying new technologies to our manufacturing processes in the Lincoln campus.

What you will be doing

• Coordinate and manage multiple complex projects, including capital acquisitions and new automation projects in machining and assembly, ensuring seamless execution.
• Present project status to Stakeholders and Industrial Leadership clearly communicating progress, challenges, and results.
• Work with Engineering Teams to ensure accountability to project details and milestones.
• Drive strategic automation projects aligning with organizational goals and priorities.
• Oversee scope management, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement to enhance efficiency and responsiveness.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams like Sourcing, Controls, Quality and Engineering to manage processes, align strategies, and support new business development.
• Evaluate, implement, and maintain project management tools to facilitate cross-department collaboration and project success.
• Coordinate internal resources and third-party vendors to ensure alignment to meet project deadlines.
• Measure project performance using appropriate tools and techniques.
• Ensure safety, quality, and regulatory standards throughout the project life cycle.

What we are looking for

Education:

• US - Bachelor's Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS)

Experience

• 2-5 years' experience in manufacturing preferred
• 2-5 years of Project Management
• Knowledge and experience with project management tools (specifically MS Project, Work Breakdown Structure)
• Solid knowledge in applicable manufacturing environment (eg. Assembly/test, mechanical manufacturing or electronics and cabinet manufacturing)
• Lean experience preferred
• Good knowledge in manufacturing processes and especially in new technologies such as automation and close door manufacturing.

Application window is anticipated to close 30 days from original posting date.

This information is provided in compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act and is the company's good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation range and benefits offered for this position. The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education, location, and other job-related reasons.

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.