Project Manager Level II

Project Manager II

Estimated annual base pay: $72,000.00 (minimum) – $93,000.00 (midpoint) – $ (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
• Spouse / Child Optional Life / Optional AD&D / Healthcare and Dependent Care
• Flexible Spending
• Voluntary benefits:
  Home / Auto Insurance discounts, Whole Life Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Legal Assistance, Military Leave

• Lead projects and mentor project coordinators.
• Accountable for product actions and project results.
• Maintain project artifacts (scope, schedule, budget, risk, quality, etc.).
• Lead project meetings and reviews (project governance).
• Accountable for project gates and deliverables (project management).
• Manage suppliers and their development schedules.

• Leadership (Empathy/Influence/Mentoring) – Inspires and motivates teams for medium to large size projects, builds trust, resolves conflicts, fosters collaboration, and drives commitment.
• Time Management / Prioritization – Manages multiple project schedules, sets milestones, ensures timely delivery, prioritizes tasks, and addresses competing demands.
• Communication – Conveys project information to stakeholders, team members, and sponsors; tailors communication to different audiences; proactively manages stakeholder expectations.
• Stakeholder Management (upward) – Engages stakeholders to ensure alignment, addresses concerns, balances competing priorities, and secures stakeholder buy‑in.
• Risk Management – Identifies, analyzes, and mitigates risks; develops contingency plans; monitors risks to minimize negative impacts.
• Problem‑Solving – Analyzes complex situations, identifies solutions, makes informed decisions, and escalates to stakeholders with options.
• Budget Management – Estimates, allocates, and manages project budgets; monitors financial resources and performance.
• Team Management (cross‑functional/matrix) – Builds teamwork, assigns roles, fosters collaboration, and creates a culture of excellence.
• Scope (Change) Management – Adjusts plans, controls scope, manages change requests, and ensures deliverables meet requirements.
• Technical Project Management Skills (incl. Scheduling) – Uses Agile, Waterfall or hybrid approaches; utilizes PM tools (Planisware, Jira); applies WBS and Gantt charts.

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

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.