Project Manager I

Woodward L'Orange•Niles, IL

3d•$67,000 - $107,000

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: $67,000(minimum) - $87,000(midpoint) - $107,000(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, including floating holidays. Industry leading medical, dental, and vision Insurance upon date of hir 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 (Empathy/ Influence/Mentoring)
Time Management / Prioritization
Communication
Stakeholder Management (upward)
Risk Management
Problem-Solving
Budget Management
Team Management (cross-functional/matrix)
Scope (Change) Management
Technical Project Management Skills (incl. Scheduling)
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).

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.
Leads teams 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.
Basic ability to manage schedules, set milestones, and ensure timely delivery of project outcomes.
With the help of the Program Manager or PMO Leadership, Prioritizes tasks and effectively addresses competing demands.
Conveys project information to stakeholders, team members, and sponsors.
Manages stakeholder expectations and ensures alignment on goals.
Engages stakeholders to ensure alignment with project objectives.
Addresses stakeholder concerns.
Builds and maintains relationships to secure stakeholder buy-in.
Identifies, analyzes, and mitigates risks throughout the project lifecycle.
Develops contingency plans and addresses potential obstacles.
Monitors and addresses threats to minimize negative impacts on project objectives.
Analyzes situations, identifies solutions, and makes informed decisions, with the support of the Program Manager or 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, with the support of the Program Manager or PMO Leader.
Estimates, allocates, and manages project budgets.
Monitors financial performance to ensure projects are delivered within budget.
Creates teamwork by fostering trust, accountability, and open communication.
Encourages collaboration to contribute to project success.
Adjusts plans in response to changing circumstances or new information.
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.
Solid project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid approaches).
Uses tools and software (e.g., Planisware, Jira, etc.) to plan, execute, and monitor projects.
Applies standard PM techniques like Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) and Gantt charts.

Benefits

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 hir
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