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Enterprise Program Manager

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Woodward logoWoodward · Niles, IL
Full-timeOn-siteToday
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Responsibilities

  • Project Actions: Lead complex, strategic programs as defined by the OOC and Business Presidents.
  • Mentors Project Managers and Project Coordinators.
  • Product Actions: Accountable for program results.
  • Project Artifacts: Accountable for program artifacts (strategy, benefits, scope, schedule, budget, risk, quality, project integration, ROI, etc.).
  • Project Governance: Lead program Governance.
  • Project Life Cycle: Accountable for program gates and deliverables.
  • Key Skills:
  • Leadership (direct or indirect): Leads cross-functional teams with vision, motivation, and emotional intelligence. Builds trust, inspiring collaboration, and fostering team performance. Takes personal ownership of the program and drives commitment from team members.
  • Strategic Thinking and Alignment: Demonstrated ability to align programs with organizational strategies and goals to deliver business value. Understands and supports creation of the broader vision and ensures projects contribute to achieving it.
  • Communication: Communicates effectively to all audiences, including executives, team members, and stakeholders. Tailors messages to different stakeholders and facilitates open, clear communication.
  • Stakeholder Management: Engages, influences, and manages stakeholders at all levels.
  • Proactively identifies and addresses stakeholder needs, expectations, and concerns.
  • Risk Management: Identifies, assesses, and mitigates risks across the program and its projects. Develops contingency plans and adapts strategies to manage uncertainties effectively.
  • Analytical Thinking and Problem-Solving: Applies critical thinking to analyze complex problems, evaluate data, and make informed decisions.
  • Uses metrics, KPIs, and other tools to track program progress and address issues proactively.
  • Program Governance: Establishes frameworks for decision-making, accountability, and oversight. Ensures the program complies with organizational policies and standards.
  • Change Management: Manages organizational change and ensures successful adoption of program outcomes. Addresses resistance to change and fosters stakeholder buy-in for program initiatives.
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Benefits

Health insuranceDental insuranceVision insurance401(k)Paid time offFlexible scheduleEquity / stock optionsPerformance bonusParental leave

Additional Information

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: $143,000(minimum) - $179,000(midpoint) - $215,000(maximum) 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


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