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 workplace 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:  $127,200.00 (minimum) - $159,000.00 (midpoint) - $190,800.00(maximum)CALIFORNIA ONLY- Estimated annual base pay:  $140,000.00 (minimum) - $175,000.00 (midpoint) - $210,000.00(maximum)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 hireVacation / Sick Time / Vacation Buy-up / Short Term Disability / Bereavement leave Paid parental leaveAdoption 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 Technology Manager or looking to become one,  we have an exciting opportunity for you.  This position is focused on Military product and service offerings.  This individual is responsible for providing marketing, commercial and technical expertise for application and development of new products and systems from conceptual customer/market segment requirements. Leads marketing processes that include customer communications, proposals, presentations development and maintaining product strategies and roadmaps.  This role works with the Military Services and OEM teams to develop new and existing product offerings to provide continual business growth by employing product and contractual enhancements. This person can be located in Rockford-IL,  Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Niles-IL, Ohio, Santa Clarita-CA, Texas, or  Zeeland- MI.

What You Will Be Doing 

Conducts market studies that define market potential of new productsAccountable for the development, communication and execution of strategic plans for traditional products and markets, including product roadmaps: Includes external measurements of product performance: market share, revenue, customer satisfaction and profitability; includes internal measurements of product life cycle, quality, technical support, marketingprograms and sales support; includes providing strategic direction in research and development initiatives and projectsAccountable for evaluation and recommendation regarding product profitability; maintain, cost reduction, pricing increase or rationalization. Coordinates with other functional areas as appropriate.Accountable for development and execution of product launch plan - Responsible for creation of product literature, promotional material and internal positioning document in conjunction with existing sales modelIdentifies and creates strategies for new products and markets for organic and inorganic growth (alliances, acquisitions and joint ventures)Develop and grow relationships with key contacts at large accounts and industry experts.Responsible for product and system pricing utilizing pricing policy.Manages traditional products through the entire Product Life Cycle (PLC).Accountable for providing commercial leadership during all phases of new product introduction when related to multiple customers.Leads/participates in the development of proposal strategies.Leads systems architecture definition on new and existing products, including BOA analysis to address well defined customer needsCollaborates with internal departments/stakeholders to develop near-term/strategies through the use of funnel reviews to increase business with existing and new customers.Participates in customer meetings to deliver technical presentations.Perform product introduction and training to internal and external customers 

What We Are Looking For 

US – Bachelor's Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) 5 plus years Experience with energy control technologies an technical role with demonstrated commercial aptitude, or expertise in product line managementAdditional formal training in specialized areas such as Negotiations, Product Management, Financial Analysis, Business Development, Strategic Selling, and Large Account Management

Travel & Location 

This person can be located in Rockford-IL,  Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Niles-IL, Ohio, Santa Clarita-CA, Texas, or  Zeeland- MITravel could include visiting customers approximately 20% of the time.

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR).   All applicants 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.   The ITAR defines a U.S. Person as a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident (i.e., 'Green Card holder'), or a protected person (e.g., asylee, or refugee)

Woodward is an Equal Opportunity Employer 

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