Product Line Manager

Woodward’s Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Commitment

At Woodward, no matter where you are from, your physical appearance, or how you identify, you deserve the opportunity to reach your greatest potential. We are on a journey to achieve this as an organization and want to work closely with our members to set the right path.

We humbly acknowledge this will be an imperfect journey. Yet, we are steadfastly committed to embracing the power of diverse people, perspectives and experiences for our current members, attracting the best talent across our communities, and creating an inclusive and rewarding workplaces for all.

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) - $178,000(midpoint) - $214,000(maximum)
• All members included in 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
  

Are you ready to make your mark? If you’re a Product Line Manager, we have an exciting opportunity for you. The primary responsibility of this position is to shape the Industrial Products Services Strategy and support our growth targets by managing and developing service products for our Global Aftermarket Channels. In addition, the Product Line Manager will provide marketing, commercial, and technical expertise for product serviceability requirements.

In this context, the Product Line Manager will be part of the team responsible for global channel partner development, support, and assessment. He will also identify and work on gaps to be covered by existing partners or by identifying and developing potential new partners.

What You Will Be Doing

• Conduct in-depth research and analysis to identify market potentials and customer needs as well as understand broader industrial trends and competitive landscapes through building strong relationships. Utilize this information to provide data-driven insights and strategic recommendations to senior management to drive decision-making and shape the company's Industrial Products Services Growth Strategy
• Develop business and marketing plans for assigned products, including product launch plans, product pricing, product positioning, value proposition, forecasting and channel strategy end of like activities along the product lifecycle
• Control and manage success through suitable KPIs and metrics
• Drive the design and implementation of new processes and systems where necessary to improve the execution of the strategy in cooperation with cross-functional teams
• Effectively communicate the full services strategy and its rationale to internal and external stakeholders
• Work closely with channel partners to assess their needs, provide training and resources, and develop relationships to ensure they have the necessary support to effectively sell and promote our products
  
  

What We Are Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or a related field. MBA or advanced degree preferred
• 5+ years’ experience with energy control technologies in technical role with demonstrated commercial aptitude, or expertise in product line management required
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze and synthesize complex information in a VUCA (Volatile, Uncertain, Complex and Ambiguous) environment.
• Technical acumen and familiarity with the manufacturing processes and usage of the company's products or similar industry
• Experience working with multicultural teams and the ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with team members located around the world
• Self-starter mentality with the ability to work independently and drive initiatives forward in a collaborative team environment
• Passion for innovation, continuous learning, and a desire to contribute to the development of new processes and systems
  
  

Application window is anticipated to close 30 days from original posting date.

This information is provided in compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act and is the company’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation range and benefits offered for this position. The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education, location, and other job-related reasons.

Woodward is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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