IT Project Manager III

Role Overview

• Lead IT projects of varying complexity that are critical to Woodward's success.
• Accountable for project results.
• Lead project meetings and reviews.
• Ensures cost-effectiveness and delivers value within financial constraints.
• Builds and maintains strong relationships to secure stakeholder buy-in.
• Analyzes complex situations, identifies solutions, and makes informed decisions.
• Implements organizational change and addresses resistance to change.

Requirements

• Experience in leading IT projects of varying complexity that are critical to Woodward's success.
• Accountable for project artifacts (scope, schedule, budget, risk, quality, etc.).
• Leadership: Inspires and motivates cross functional teams to achieve project goals. Builds trust, resolves conflicts, and fosters collaboration among team members.
• Time Management / Prioritization: Expert ability to effectively manage schedules, set milestones, and ensure timely delivery of project outcomes.
• Communication: Effectively conveys project information to stakeholders, team members, and sponsors. Tailors communication to different audiences.
• Stakeholder Management: Engages stakeholders to ensure alignment with project objectives. Addresses stakeholder concerns, manages expectations, and balances competing priorities.
• Risk Management: Identifies, analyzes, and mitigates risks throughout the project lifecycle. Develops contingency plans and proactively addresses potential obstacles.
• Problem-Solving: Analyzes complex situations, identifies solutions, and makes informed decisions. Manages challenges and conflicts that arise during the project lifecycle.
• Financial and Resource Management: Manages budgets, forecasts costs, and tracks financial performance across the program. Ensures cost-effectiveness and delivers value within financial constraints.
• Team Management: Creates high-performing teams by fostering trust, accountability, and open communication.
• Scope (Change) Management: Quickly adjusts plans in response to changing circumstances or new information. Clearly defines and controls the project scope to prevent scope creep.
• Technical Project Management Skills: Masters project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid approaches). Effectively uses tools and software (e.g., Planisware, etc.) to plan, execute, and monitor projects.

Benefits

• 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