Project Manager II at 16 MPC Products Corporation (Woodward MPC, Inc.) — Niles, IL

• Estimated annual base pay: $80,000(minimum) - $104,000(midpoint) - $128,000(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 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

Key Responsibilities:

• Project Actions: Lead projects. Mentors Project Coordinators.
• Product Actions: Accountable for project results.
• Project Artifacts: Accountable for project artifacts (scope, schedule, budget, risk, quality, etc.).
• Project Governance: Lead project meetings and reviews.
• Project Life Cycle: Accountable for project gates and deliverables.

Key Skills:

• Leadership (Empathy/ Influence/Mentoring): Inspires and motivates teams 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.

• Time Management / Prioritization: Demonstrated ability to effectively manage schedules, set milestones, and ensure timely delivery of project outcomes. Prioritizes tasks and effectively addresses competing demands.
• Communication: Effectively conveys project information to stakeholders, team members, and sponsors. Tailors' communication to different audiences (e.g., executives, technical teams, clients). Manages stakeholder expectations and ensures alignment on goals.
• Stakeholder Management (upward): Engages stakeholders to ensure alignment with project objectives. Addresses stakeholder concerns, manages expectations, and balances competing priorities. Builds and maintains relationships to secure stakeholder buy-in.
• Risk Management: Identifies, analyzes, and mitigates risks throughout the project lifecycle. Develops contingency plans and addresses potential obstacles. Monitors and addresses risks to minimize negative and maximize positive impacts on project objectives.
• Problem-Solving: Analyzes complex situations, identifies solutions, and makes informed decisions, with the support of the Program Manager or PMO Leader. Manages challenges and conflicts that arise during the project lifecycle. Leverages data and metrics to evaluate options and choose the best course of action.
• Budget Management: Demonstrated ability to estimate, allocate, and manage project budgets effectively. Monitors financial performance to ensure projects are delivered within budget.
• Team Management (cross-functional/matrix): Creates teamwork by fostering trust, accountability, and open communication. Identifies team strengths and assigns roles to maximize efficiency and effectiveness. Encourages collaboration to contribute to project success.
• Scope (Change) Management: 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.
• Technical Project Management Skills (incl. Scheduling): Strong 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 PM techniques like Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) and Gantt charts.

Successful Candidates Typically Have:

• Bachelor’s degree in program management or a technical field preferred, with 2-5 years of relevant experience.
• Solid knowledge of project management tools, product life cycle, MRP II, and risk mitigation techniques.
• Strong leadership, communication, and planning skills, including team building, conflict management, and financial analysis.
• Commitment to Quality (6 Sigma, Lean, continuous improvement), with a customer-focused mindset.

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