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Woodward, Inc. · 2 hours ago

Supply Chain Project Manager III

Loves Park, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$105K/yr - $168K/yr

Woodward, Inc. is committed to creating a great workplace for all team members and is seeking a Supply Chain Project Manager III. The role involves leading programs, mentoring project managers, and ensuring project governance while being accountable for project results and artifacts.

Consumer Goods

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead programs. Mentors Project Managers and Project Coordinators

Accountable for project/program results

Accountable for program artifacts (strategy, benefits, scope, schedule, budget, risk, quality, project integration, ROI, etc.)

Lead project meetings and reviews

Accountable for program gates and deliverables

Qualification

Technical Project ManagementRisk ManagementBudget ManagementStakeholder ManagementScope ManagementTime ManagementProblem-SolvingLeadershipCommunicationTeam Management

Required

Lead programs. Mentors Project Managers and Project Coordinators

Accountable for project/program results

Accountable for program artifacts (strategy, benefits, scope, schedule, budget, risk, quality, project integration, ROI, etc.)

Lead project meetings and reviews

Accountable for program gates and deliverables

Inspires and motivates teams for large projects/programs to achieve project goals

Builds trust, resolving conflicts, and fostering collaboration among team members

Takes personal ownership of the project and drives commitment from team members

Expert ability to effectively manage multiple project or programs for schedules, set milestones, and ensure timely delivery of project outcomes

Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks and effectively address competing demands

Communicates effectively to all audiences, including executives, team members, and stakeholders

Tailors messages to different stakeholders and facilitates open, clear communication

Engages, influences, and manages stakeholders at all levels

Proactively identifies and addresses stakeholder needs, expectations, concerns and resolves conflicts

Proactively identifies, analyzes, and mitigates risks throughout the project lifecycle

Develops contingency plans and addresses potential obstacles

Monitors risks and adapts strategies to minimize negative and maximize positive impacts on project objectives

Analyzes complex situations, identifies solutions, and makes informed decisions

Manages challenges and conflicts that arise during the project lifecycle

Leverages data and metrics to evaluate options and choose the best course of action and escalates appropriately to the key stakeholders with options

Estimates, allocates, and manages project budgets effectively

Monitors financial performance to ensure projects are delivered within budget

Balances costs, quality, and scope to deliver maximum value to stakeholders

Creates high-performing teams by fostering trust, accountability, and open communication

Identifies team strengths and assigns roles to maximize efficiency and effectiveness

Encourages collaboration and empowers team members to contribute to project success, fostering culture of excellence

Quickly adjusts plans in response to changing circumstances or new information

Clearly defines and controls the project scope to prevent scope creep

Manages change requests while ensuring alignment with project objectives and constraints

Maintains focus on deliverables and ensures they meet agreed-upon requirements

Masters project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid approaches)

Effectively uses tools and software (e.g., Planisware, Jira, etc.) to plan, execute, and monitor projects

Applies standard and advanced PM techniques like Earned Value Management (EVM), Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), and Gantt charts

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

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

Company

Woodward, Inc.

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Woodward is the global leader in the design, manufacture, and service of energy conversion and control solutions for the aerospace and industrial equipment markets.

Founded in 1870