Global IT Program Manager - ERP Transformation

Woodward’s Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Commitment

At Woodward, no matter where you are from, your physical appearance, or how you identify, you deserve the opportunity to reach your greatest potential. We are on a journey to achieve this as an organization and want to work closely with our members to set the right path.

We humbly acknowledge this will be an imperfect journey. Yet, we are steadfastly committed to embracing the power of diverse people, perspectives and experiences for our current members, attracting the best talent across our communities, and creating an inclusive and rewarding workplace for all.

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: $132,800.00 (minimum) - $166,000.00 (midpoint) - $199,200.00 (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 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

Are you an experienced Program Manager looking for career growth and visibility to high-level leadership across the enterprise? Do you have a passion for learning new software technologies and applying them to meet business needs? We have an exciting opportunity for you! As an IT Program Manager, you will be responsible for planning, directing, and executing global projects of critical importance, including our upcoming multi-year SAP S/4 HANA system transformation. In this role, you will collaborate with various functions, site leadership, and corporate leadership to ensure program objectives and goals are achieved. The sky’s the limit for what you can learn, relationships you can form, and the value that you can generate in this role.

What You Will Be Doing

• Lead IT projects / programs of large size, global reach and critical importance, including a multi-year ERP transformation, to ensure they are completed on time and of high quality
• Work with various stakeholders across our global organization to align project goals and objectives with the company’s overall strategy
• Communicate regularly and effectively across the organization, including up to the executive level
• Manage external partners and suppliers to ensure alignment with the organization’s interests
• Support Organizational Change Management activities that are critical to program success

What We Are Looking For

• US – Bachelor's Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) required - preferably in Computer Science, Engineering, or other related field
• 5 years in program management experience
• 5 years experience in specific functional area (IT, Manufacturing, etc.)
• US – Master's degree in Arts/Sciences (MA/MS) Business Administration or international equivalent preferred
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification required, or plan to achieve within 1 year
• Certified Change Practitioner, or equivalent, certification required, or plan to achieve within 1 year
• Travel will be required, including international locations

Application window is anticipated to close 30 days from original posting date.

This information is provided in compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act and is the company’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation range and benefits offered for this position. The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education, location, and other job-related reasons.

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

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