What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director, Program Management position at Woodward?
Woodward’s Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging CommitmentAt 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 : $196,000 (minimum) - $245,000 (midpoint) - $294,000 (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 hireVacation / Sick Time / Vacation Buy-up / Short Term Disability / Bereavement leave Paid parental leaveAdoption 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 Program Management leader, we have an exciting opportunity for you!What you will be doing…Accountable for resource planning, budgeting, monitoring and control for the Program Management department, as applicable, and for large, complex programsProvides input for new business planning by providing long-, mid-, and short-term project forecasting support including all major program revenue and cost projectionsDefines and implements the infrastructure to monitor performance through reporting and timely reviews with stakeholdersCreates and effectively communicates a vision and strategy for an assigned team in alignment with the business group goalsAccountable for defining and achieving all aspects of the program(s) launch and sustainability including, but not limited to : Value stream development. Achievement of P&L targets. On-time delivery of fully validated solutions to customer commitments. Early supplier involvement and supply chain readiness (internal and external). Full-process capabilityManages customer and program associated risks including prioritization, escalation and resolution of the identified risksEstablishes strong, cross-functional and cross-business relationships that encourage horizontal thinking and collaborationEnsures program profitability through cost and pricing management while attaining overall program objectivesIdentifies, incorporates and supports project management best practices in company-wide processesAssures full and appropriate utilization of the Product Life Cycle processEstablishes a continuous improvement culture utilizing Six Sigma / Lean methodologies to improve tools, systems and business processesStaffs, trains, coaches and develops a direct (typically program managers or other professionals) and indirect team utilizing lean leadership principlesWhat We Are Looking For…US – bachelor’s degree in arts / sciences (BA / BS) Program management or technical field preferredFormal Six Sigma / Lean trainingPMP (Project Management Professional) certification required or agreed plan to achieve PMP certification10 years of increasing level of responsibility within industry-related product line management, project management, program management, engineering and / or sales roles. Broad exposure to all functions within the business requiredExceptional project and program management skillsStrong financial acumen and demonstrated ability to manage for profitabilityStrong leadership skills including the ability to engage and motivate teams representing multiple viewpoints to achieve business objectivesAbility to apply breakthrough thinking, creativity and innovation to solve complex problemsStrong change management skill; ability to formulate change management strategies and lead others to rapidly adapt to changing conditions or unexpected obstaclesAbility to respectfully represent a strong position without damaging long-term relationshipsOutstanding written and interpersonal communication including the presentation of complex programs to various customer and stakeholder groups at all levelsAbility to make timely decisions in the absence of complete information and under tight deadlines and pressureAbility to look ahead and anticipate future opportunities and challengesProven ability to influence across multiple business functions and organization levelsAbility to balance complex priorities and competing stakeholder needs with composureStrong customer focus and commercial intuitionDevelop and implement program measurements and metrics including, but not limited to, earnedDemonstrated ability to apply Six Sigma / Lean toolsAbility to quickly understand and navigate the organizational structureAbility to travel both domestically and internationally, as requiredThis 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 EmployerEO / AA / M / F / Disabled / Protected Veterans SummaryLocation : Niles, IL, USType : Full time
Salary : $196,000 - $245,000
