Project Manager I/II

Woodward is committed to creating a great workplace for all team members. We act with integrity, respect, and accountability while maintaining high professional and ethical standards. Together, we design and deliver energy control solutions our partners count on to power a clean future.

Pay

Salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

• Level I Estimated annual base pay: $67,000 (minimum) - $87,000 (midpoint)
• Level II Estimated annual base pay: $80,000 (minimum) - $104,000 (midpoint)

Benefits

• Annual cash bonus opportunity
• 401(k) match (4.5%)
• Annual Woodward stock contribution (5%)
• Tuition reimbursement and training/professional development opportunities
• 12 paid holidays
• Industry-leading medical, dental, and vision insurance upon date of hire
• Vacation, sick time, vacation buy-up, short-term disability, and bereavement leave
• Paid parental leave and adoption assistance
• Employee Assistance Program, including mental health benefits
• Member Life & AD&D, long-term disability, and member optional life insurance
• Member referral bonus
• Spouse/child optional life, optional AD&D, healthcare, and dependent care flexible spending
• Voluntary benefits: home/auto insurance discounts, whole life insurance, critical illness insurance, legal assistance, and military leave

Responsibilities

Level I & II

• Lead projects and mentor project coordinators
• Accountable for project results and artifacts (scope, schedule, budget, risk, quality, etc.)
• Lead project meetings, reviews, gates, and deliverables
• Manage stakeholder expectations and ensure alignment on goals
• Identify, analyze, and mitigate risks; develop contingency plans
• Estimate, allocate, and manage project budgets
• Foster teamwork, trust, accountability, and open communication in cross-functional/matrix teams
• Adjust plans in response to changing circumstances; manage scope and change requests
• Apply project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid) and tools (e.g., Planisware, Jira)
• Use standard PM techniques like Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) and Gantt charts

Key Skills

• Leadership: Build trust, resolve conflicts, and foster collaboration; take ownership and drive team commitment
• Time Management/Prioritization: Manage schedules, set milestones, and address competing demands (Level II: demonstrated ability)
• Communication: Convey project information clearly; tailor communication to different audiences (Level II: advanced stakeholder management)
• Stakeholder Management: Engage stakeholders, address concerns, and secure buy-in
• Risk Management: Identify, analyze, and mitigate risks; develop contingency plans
• Problem-Solving: Analyze situations, identify solutions, and make data-driven decisions (Level II: handle complex scenarios)
• Budget Management: Estimate, allocate, and monitor project budgets
• Team Management: Foster trust, accountability, and collaboration; assign roles to maximize efficiency (Level II: advanced team leadership)
• Scope/Change Management: Define and control scope; manage change requests while maintaining alignment with objectives

Requirements

• Mechanical engineering degree preferred
• PMP or Agile certification preferred
• Level I: Minimum 1–3 years of project management experience
• Level II: Minimum 3+ years of project management experience
• Position requires compliance with International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Applicants must be U.S. Persons (citizen, national, lawful permanent resident, asylee, or refugee) or eligible for required authorizations.