Manager, Engineering IT Systems

Woodward, Inc.

. Lead strategic planning for all engineering-related IT systems, including PLM, CAD, and Simulation platforms.

Posted 3/13/2026full-timeFort Collins • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $142,000 - $213,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead strategic planning for all engineering-related IT systems, including PLM, CAD, and Simulation platforms.
Work directly with Engineering leadership to establish consensus around tool selections and direction.
Drive consistent engineering tool usage across the enterprise to foster standard methods and data reuse.
Establish roadmaps for future Engineering tool directions to support Model Based Enterprise (MBE), Model Based Definition (MBD), Manufacturing Process Planning, and others to ensure seamless data flow across the enterprise including Quality and Manufacturing.
Monitor and optimize system performance, enforce compliance, manage incidents, and ensure high availability and reliability of engineering IT services.
Provide oversight in the deployment, integration, and maintenance of engineering software and simulation tools, ensuring robust and secure IT operations across platforms.
Facilitate requirements gathering sessions and translate business needs into actionable initiatives.
Develop detailed project plans, schedules, budgets, allocate resources effectively, and coordinate with internal and external teams and stakeholders.
Act as the primary point of contact for external vendors and consultants.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related discipline is required.
Project management experience required.
7+ years of experience in IT and engineering system management preferred.
5+ years of experience in IT and engineering system management preferred.
3+ years of leadership or management experience, with a proven track record of leading cross-functional teams preferred.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

PLMCADSimulation platformsModel Based Enterprise (MBE)Model Based Definition (MBD)Manufacturing Process Planningsystem performance optimizationengineering software deploymentincident managementdata flow management

Soft Skills

strategic planningleadershipconsensus buildingproject managementrequirements gatheringresource allocationcoordinationcommunicationoversightstakeholder management

Certifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer ScienceBachelor’s Degree in Information SystemsBachelor’s Degree in Engineering