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DIRECTOR PROGRAM MANAGEMENT AIRFRAME SYSTEMS

DIRECTOR PROGRAM MANAGEMENT - AIRFRAME SYSTEMS-1900649

Description

Position Purpose

Generally reporting to a business group VP/GM or President, the Program Management Director is a highly-visible, strategic position responsible for managing all aspects of a world-class Product Life Cycle Process that drives organic growth within the specific business group or major sub-unit of the business group. This position provides leadership for a Program Management Organization or Major Program, and overall performance of the program(s) and execution of the business plan for already captured programs and future opportunities. The role promotes adherence to global program management philosophies and strategies within the business group as well as core business processes across the entire value chain including, but not limited to, product life cycle, risk management, lean principles, etc. The Program Management Director has significant influence and provides direction and leadership to Program and Project Manager direct reports and other enterprise-wide functions, as appropriate, to meet the objectives of the business group.

Essential Functions

* Accountable for resource planning, budgeting, monitoring and control for the Program Management department, as applicable, and for large, complex programs.

* Accountable 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 capability.

* Manages customer and program associated risks including prioritization, escalation and resolution of the identified risks.

* Establishes strong, cross-functional and cross-business relationships that encourage horizontal thinking and collaboration.

* Ensures program profitability through cost and pricing management while attaining overall program objectives.

* Identifies, incorporates and supports project management best practices in company-wide processes.

* Assures full and appropriate utilization of the Product Life Cycle process.

* Establishes a continuous improvement culture utilizing Six Sigma/Lean methodologies to improve tools, systems and business processes.

* Staffs, trains, coaches and develops a direct (typically program managers or other professionals) and indirect team utilizing lean leadership principles.

* Provides input for new business planning by providing long, mid, and short term project forecasting support including all major program revenue and cost projections.

* Defines and implements the infrastructure to monitor performance through reporting and timely reviews with stakeholders.

* Creates and effectively communicates a vision and strategy for an assigned team in alignment with the business group goals.

Qualifications

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

* Exceptional project and program management skills.

* Strong financial acumen and demonstrated ability to manage for profitability.

* Strong leadership skills including the ability to engage and motivate teams representing multiple viewpoints to achieve business objectives.

* Ability to apply breakthrough thinking, creativity and innovation to solve complex problems.

* Strong change management skill; ability to formulate change management strategies and lead others to rapidly adapt to changing conditions or unexpected obstacles.

* Ability to respectfully represent a strong position without damaging long-term relationships.

* Outstanding written and interpersonal communication including the presentation of complex programs to various customer and stakeholder groups at all levels.

* Ability to make timely decisions in the absence of complete information and under tight deadlines and pressure.

* Ability to look ahead and anticipate future opportunities and challenges.

* Proven ability to influence across multiple business functions and organization levels.

* Ability to balance complex priorities and competing stakeholder needs with composure.

* Strong customer focus and commercial intuition.

* Develop and implement program measurements and metrics including, but not limited to, earned value.

* Demonstrated ability to apply Six Sigma/Lean tools.

* Ability to quickly understand and navigate the organizational structure.

* Ability to travel both domestically and internationally, as required.

Education or Formal Training

* Bachelors degree required; program management or technical field preferred

* Formal Six Sigma/Lean training

* Masters degree in technical field or Masters of Business Administration highly desired

* PMP (Project Management Professional) certification required or agreed plan to achieve PMP certification.
PgMP (Program Management Professional), desired.

Experience Required

* 10+ 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

Woodward is an independent designer, manufacturer, and service provider of control solutions for the aerospace and energy markets. Our aerospace systems and components optimize the performance of fixed wing and rotorcraft platforms in commercial, business and military aircraft, ground vehicles and other equipment. Our energy-related systems and components enhance the performance of industrial gas and steam turbines, reciprocating engines, compressors, wind turbines, electrical grids and other energy-related industrial equipment. The company’s innovative fluid energy, combustion control, electrical energy, and motion control systems help customers offer cleaner, more reliable and more efficient equipment. Our customers include leading original equipment manufacturers and end users of their products.

Woodward is an Equal Opportunity Employer
EO/AA/M/F/Disabled/Protected Veterans

Job: General Project Management

Primary Location: United States-Colorado-Fort Collins, Drake Campus

Organization: Woodward

Schedule: FULL TIME

Shift: 1st Shift / Day Job

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