Program Manager

Woodward L'Orange•Niles, IL

17h•$115,000 - $184,000

About The Position

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: $115,000 (minimum) - $149,500 (midpoint) - $184,000 (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 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

Requirements

Leadership (Indirect): Inspire cross-functional teams using emotional intelligence, building trust, and fostering collaboration.
Strategic Alignment: Align programs with organizational strategies to deliver measurable business value.
Communication: Effectively communicate with team members, stakeholders, and executives, tailoring messages to different audiences.
Stakeholder Engagement: Identify and address stakeholder needs, expectations, and concerns to foster positive relationships.
Risk Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate risks while developing contingency plans to handle uncertainties.
Analytical Thinking: Apply critical thinking to solve complex problems and track progress using metrics and KPIs.
Financial Management: Manage budgets, forecast costs, and allocate resources efficiently across multiple projects.
Change Management: Support adoption of program outcomes and address resistance to change effectively.
Program Management Tools: Utilize methodologies like Agile or Lean Portfolio Management and tools such as Jira or Planisware to manage projects efficiently.
Bachelor’s Degree : A Bachelor’s of Science in a technical or business-related field.
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).

Nice To Haves

Industry Experience : Experience in aerospace is a plus.
Certification : PMP (Project Management Professional) certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead programs and mentor Project Managers and Coordinators to ensure successful project execution.
Own program results, ensuring alignment with goals and objectives.
Create and manage program artifacts such as strategy, benefits, scope, schedule, budget, risk, quality, and ROI.
Lead program governance efforts and ensure compliance with organizational policies.
Manage program gates and deliverables, ensuring timely progress and completion.

Benefits

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
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