Sr. Director - Woodward Business System

Woodward is committed to creating a great workplace for all team members. Our company and its members are committed to acting with integrity, being respectful and accountable to one another, and staying humble and driven, while maintaining the highest professional and ethical standards.

We are steadfastly committed to attracting the best talent across our communities, creating a rewarding workplace. Together we are fulfilling our purpose to design and deliver energy control solutions our partners count on to power a clean future.

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: $214,000(minimum) - $251,000(midpoint) - $289,000(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 

 Are you ready to make your mark? If you’re a Continuous Improvement Professional, we have an exciting opportunity for you.  The Woodward Business System defines, standardizes and communicates the key processes we use to manage our company and deliver great performance. The system is built on five core processes that guide how we operate, and each process plays a critical role in our success. 

The Sr. Director of the Woodward Business System will act as the lead coach responsible for guiding the implementation and advancement of the Woodward Business System. They will collaborate with process owners on content development and contribute to the ongoing improvement of the entire system. Additionally, this role will focus on developing and mentoring leaders to enhance their capabilities in driving continuous improvement and fostering a culture of operational excellence across the organization.

What You Will Be Doing 

• Business System Champion: Lead the deployment and maturity of the Woodward Business System throughout the organization
• Develop a Problem-Solving Culture: Serve as a role model and advocate for a culture where employees at all levels embrace problem-solving as a daily practice
• Develop Leaders as Coaches: Provide training, tools, and guidance to help leaders,  within the business, become effective coaches who empower their teams while supporting their personal growth and development in efforts of building a pipeline of future leaders
• Strategic Partnership: Share ownership of overall business performance with business leaders to ensure alignment, accountability, and shared ownership in the execution of operational goals and objectives
• Align Goals Across the Organization: Ensure that enterprise-level objectives are cascaded clearly and effectively through all departments, teams, and individuals, aligning efforts with strategic priorities

What We Are Looking For 

• Technical Expertise: Demonstrates in-depth knowledge of the Woodward Business System (WBS) with a broad understanding of related disciplines within the organization
• Coaching Expertise: Deep understanding of coaching principles and the ability to mentor leaders at all levels
• Problem-Solving Mastery: Expertise in structured problem-solving methodologies (e.g., A3, PDCA, root cause analysis)
• Cultural Transformation Leadership: Proven ability to lead cultural change initiatives and create an engaged workforce
• Collaborative Relationship Building: Ability to work effectively with business leaders across functions, fostering trust and alignment
• Strategic Alignment Expertise: Deep understanding of Policy Deployment (Hoshin Kanri) principles and tools
• Continuous Improvement Tools & Processes: Mastery of 5S, Visual Management, Standardized Work, Daily Management Systems, Flow / Pull, Value Stream Mapping and Improvement through Kaizen
• Empathy and Emotional Intelligence: Exceptional interpersonal skills to build trust and rapport with employees at all levels utilizing aspects of change management
• Create a Safe Environment for Experimentation: Foster an atmosphere where employees feel safe to surface problems, test ideas, and learn from failures
• Standardize and Sustain Improvements: Ability to work with teams to implement and standardize improved processes, ensuring sustainability and continuous improvement

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.

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 and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local laws.