Position Purpose:

This position is a Functional Project Manager in the area of Sourcing. The Functional Project Manager is accountable for the planning, directing, and execution of local and/or global projects. The Functional Project Manager is responsible to direct the project team to achieve project deliverables including contractual and business objectives while ensuring satisfaction and QDRC.

Essential Functions:

Tactical Responsibility:

Coordinate/lead multiple projects of med-high complexity, multiple sub-projects, and/or cross locationLead and present project updates for management reviews, provide written updates, and status reportsDrives risk management processDrives schedule performance to meet commitment datesPlans, reviews, and improves project costDrives total cost of ownership processesProject resource managementManages across business and departments outside of specific functional area to break down barriers that may prevent project success

Strategic Responsibility:

Presents and represents project status to customer and Woodward managers Participates in enterprise trade-offs between projectsProvide mentoring and consultation to other project managersParticipate in strategic planning/profit planning processesAccountable for scope change management: responsible to orchestrate with the accountable leaders and team to be responsive to customers, project schedule, and deliverablesEvaluate and implement continuous improvement. May include authoring documents and standardsCoordinates project activity with appropriate leaders, team members, and customers

Other Essential Functions:

Evaluate and drive implementation and maintenance of appropriate project management toolsMay also provide support in other business activitiesCoordinates with Supplier Manager to act as the primary point of contact for the projectAccountable for Global Sourcing Part Transition process compliance through 109Assure supplier development, inventory transition planning, contractual alignment (PO's and LTA)Leverage all Global Sourcing groups to minimize total investmentParticipate in commodity strategy developmentCollaborate with engineering and the COE to assure security of supply, high quality, competitively priced componentsLead project gate reviewsProvide support and assist in supplier approval processPerforms Project Management role/coordination for limited Quality Management activities for multiple facilitiesDrives and coordinates CACs and CABs. Trains and coaches others for CACs and CABs

Knowledge Skills & Abilities:

Good knowledge of project management tools (specifically MS Project, Work Breakdown Structure).Proficient understanding of Woodward's Key business processes and metricsGood knowledge and demonstrated execution of the part transition processGood knowledge of strategic sourcing principles, supplier relationship management, and commercial managementKnowledge and experience with core global sourcing business processes and systems

Experience:

Experience in specific functional area (Sourcing)Project Management

License & Certifications:

PMP (Project Management Professional) certification or international equivalent

PMP Certification added advantage.