Project Manager Level II

## Project Manager Level IIApplyremote type:
Hybrid locations:
Niles, IL, US:
Rockford - Rock Cut Campus (RCC) time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todaytime left to apply:
End Date:
July 16, 2026 (6 days left to apply) job requisition :
JR112084

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.
** Project Manager II
*** Estimated annual base pay: $85,000.00 (minimum) - $ (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
* 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
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* Key Responsibilities:

*** Project Actions - Lead projects. Mentors Project Coordinators.
* Product Actions - Accountable for project results.
* Project Artifacts - Accountable for project artifacts (scope, schedule, budget, risk, quality, etc.).
* Project Governance - Lead project meetings and reviews.
* Project Management - Accountable for project gates and deliverables.
* Managing suppliers and their development schedules
** Key

Skills:

*** Leadership (Empathy/Influence/Mentoring) - Inspires and motivates teams for medium to large size projects 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.
* Time Management / Prioritization - Demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple projects schedules, set milestones, and ensure timely delivery of project outcomes. Prioritizes tasks and effectively addresses competing demands.
* Communication - Effectively conveys project information to stakeholders, team members, and sponsors. Tailors communication to different audiences (e.g., executives, technical teams, clients). Proactively manages stakeholder expectations and ensures alignment on goals.
* Stakeholder Management (upward) - Engages stakeholders to ensure alignment with project objectives. Addresses stakeholder concerns, manages expectations, and balances competing priorities. Builds and maintains strong relationships to secure stakeholder buy-in and resolves conflicts.
* Risk Management - Identifies, analyzes, and mitigates risks throughout the project lifecycle. Develops contingency plans and addresses potential obstacles. Monitors and addresses risks to minimize negative and maximize positive impacts on project objectives.
* Problem-Solving - Analyzes complex situations, identifies solutions, and makes informed decisions with the support of the Program Manager or the 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 and escalates appropriately…