Director of Commercial Operations

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: $169,000(minimum) - $203,000(midpoint) - $237,000(maximum)
• Equity

All Levels are eligible for the benefits below:

• 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 Commercial Operations professional, we have an exciting opportunity for you. The Industrial Segment Director of Commercial Operations will lead global team of Commercial Managers, Customer Support Managers and Customer Support Representatives covering our OEM, Channel Partner and End-user customers.

What You Will Be Doing

• Strategic Execution: Develops and implements commercial strategies that align with company objectives to drive business growth.
• Team Leadership: Provides leadership and direction to diverse managers, fostering a high performance culture within the commercial operations team.
• Financial Performance Management: Oversees department budgets and financial forecasting, ensuring the achievement of revenue and profitability targets.
• Complex Problem Resolution: Identifies and resolves highly complex business challenges through advanced critical thinking and innovative solutions.
• Cross Functional Negotiation: Collaborates and negotiates with senior leaders across departments to ensure alignment and optimize commercial operations.

What We Are Looking For

• Strategic Planning: Develops and executes long term business strategies aligned with organizational objectives.
• Financial Management: Manages budgets, financial forecasting, and drives financial performance.
• Leadership: Leads and inspires diverse teams through subordinate managers to achieve business goals.
• Operational Excellence: Oversees day-to-day operations ensuring efficiency and effectiveness across functions.
• Advanced Problem Solving: Resolves highly complex business challenges using critical thinking and innovative solutions.
• People Management: Handles hiring, training, performance appraisals, and development of team members.
• Business Acumen: Applies industry knowledge and commercial awareness to enhance business performance.
• Negotiation: Effectively negotiates with senior leaders and customers to secure favorable outcomes.
• Strategic Execution: Translates strategic plans into actionable operational initiatives.
• Performance Management: Monitors and optimizes operational and financial results within areas of responsibility.

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.

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