Manager, Engineering IT Systems; PLM

Position: Manager, Engineering IT Systems (PLM)
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: $142,000(minimum) - $177,000(midpoint) - $213,000(maximum)
** This position follows a hybrid schedule, with onsite work required on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays and remote work on Tuesdays and Fridays
** All Levels are eligible for the benefits below:

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

Key Responsibilities Lead and develop a high-performing team of administrators and analysts supporting engineering software applications, driving accountability, operational excellence, and continuous improvement while ensuring internal customer needs are met, complex business challenges are resolved, and team members are supported in their professional growth and career development

Lead the strategy, roadmap, selection, and enterprise adoption of engineering IT platforms, including PLM, CAD, simulation, MBE/MBD, and related technologies.

Partner with Engineering and business leadership to align technology investments with organizational goals and establish standardized tools, processes, and data practices.

Drive implementation and integration of engineering systems to enable digital thread connectivity, data reuse, and seamless data flow across Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and other enterprise functions.

Ensure operational excellence by overseeing system performance, availability, security, compliance, software deployments, integrations, and ongoing support.

Lead complex programs and projects, including requirements gathering, planning, budgeting, resource allocation, risk management, implementation, upgrades, and change management.

Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors, consultants, Sourcing, Legal, and IT teams, including contract management, SLA oversight, software licensing, and compliance audits.

Lead and develop cross-functional teams, driving accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, stakeholder alignment, and adoption of new technologies and processes.

Key Skills Strategic Leadership & Technology Vision:
Ability to develop and execute technology strategies that align engineering systems and investments with long-term business objectives.

Engineering Systems Expertise:
Strong knowledge of PLM, CAD, simulation, MBE/MBD, HPC, digital thread, and emerging technologies such as AI/ML, digital twins, and cloud solutions.

Program & Project Management:
Proven ability to manage complex initiatives, including scope, schedules, budgets, resources, risks, dependencies, and deliverables using Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, or similar methodologies.

Change Management & Transformation:
Ability to lead digital transformation, drive adoption of new tools and processes, address resistance to change, and guide organizations through technology transitions.

Stakeholder Communication & Influence:
Strong communication and relationship-building skills with the ability to…