IT Software Development Manager

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 : $124,800 (minimum) - $156,000 (midpoint) - $187,200 (maximum)

All members included in 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 ready to make your mark? If you're a IT Software Development Manager, we have an exciting opportunity for you. The primary responsibility of the IT Software Development Manager will be to oversee the software development teams that support our critical business applications and act as a liaison between the team, senior management, and (internal) customers. The manager may also manage development projects, interface with vendors and partners, and make decisions related to the development processes, technologies, tools, and overall system architecture.

What You Will Be Doing

Manages IT staffing, including recruitment, supervision, scheduling, career development, performance evaluation, and disciplinary actions

Overseas development of software to support and enhance our portfolio of business systems including Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system to include SAP and WISE (homegrown ERP), integration platforms / middleware, our manufacturing information systems, web applications, business partner interfaces (EDI), etc.

Builds a strong, collaborative, and high performing culture.

Manages development projects of moderate level of complexity

Initiates and makes decisions in the Woodward IT organization

Sets priorities and works with the development team to complete assigned global business system projects

Act as part of the management team to achieve the goals of Woodward

Leads IT operational and 3-year strategic planning, including fostering innovation, planning projects, and organizing and negotiating the allocation of resources

Manages financial aspects of the team, both capital and expense

Ensures compliance with Global IT policies and procedures, including those for architecture, security, disaster recovery, standards, purchasing and service provision

What We Are Looking For

US - Bachelor's Degree in Arts / Sciences (BA / BS) required

5 years IT related work experience required

5 years of extensive experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment required

5 years of extensive business system support experience required

Some leadership experience in an ITE environment preferred

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

EO / AA / M / F / Disabled / Protected Veterans

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Salary : $124,800 - $187,200