Lead end-to-end localization and part transfer projects supporting Aerospace operations across Europe, with primary focus on Sofia, Ellington, Peterborough, and other strategic growth initiatives.
Manage part transition projects involving supplier transfers, dual-source implementation, and supply chain regionalization to improve cost, capacity, risk, and lead time performance.
Develop and maintain integrated project plans, schedules, milestones, critical paths, and risk registers to ensure on-time project execution.
Coordinate cross-functional teams including Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations, Quality, Procurement, NPI, Finance, and Program Management throughout project lifecycles.
Drive supplier transition activities including sourcing strategy, supplier selection, qualification planning, production readiness, tooling transfer, and first article execution.
Coordinate customer and regulatory requirements related to product transfers, qualification activities, PPAP/FAI approvals, and aerospace compliance standards.
Maintain governance routines including project reviews, executive updates, KPI dashboards, and stakeholder communications.
Facilitate supplier development and readiness activities to ensure new suppliers achieve capacity, quality, cost, and delivery objectives before production ramp-up.
Drive inventory transition planning, safety stock strategy, and cutover execution to ensure uninterrupted production during supplier or facility transfers.
Identify opportunities for process improvement, supply chain optimization, and localization strategies that support Woodward's long-term European Aerospace growth objectives.
What You Will Need:
Leadership - Demonstrates the ability to inspire and motivate teams, build trust, resolve conflicts, and foster collaboration to achieve project objectives.
Time Management / Prioritization - Effectively manages multiple project schedules, establishes milestones, and ensures timely delivery of outcomes.
Communication - Clearly communicates project information to stakeholders, team members, and sponsors, adapting messaging to different audiences as needed.
Stakeholder Management - Engages stakeholders to align on project objectives, manage expectations, and secure buy-in.
Risk Management - Identifies, assesses, and mitigates project risks, including the development of contingency plans.
Problem-Solving - Analyzes complex issues, develops effective solutions, and escalates as appropriate.
Budget Management - Plans, allocates, and monitors project budgets to ensure delivery within financial constraints.
Team Management - Builds effective cross-functional teams through trust, accountability, and collaboration.
Scope Management - Manages project scope and change requests to prevent scope creep and maintain alignment with objectives.
Technical Project Management Skills - Applies project management methodologies and tools to plan, execute, and track projects effectively.
Fluent Polish & English skills
Salary range from 12 500 to 19 000 PLN gross – depending on experience
Advancement opportunities in international team
A total rewards package, that includes: private health insurance, life & accidental insurance
Multisport package
Meal Vouchers
Company performance bonus program
Work-life balance
PPK: Woodward offers payment to your PPK account up to 4% of your compensation depending on seniority
Educational support
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Open job postingAbout the company
Woodward is a company involved in aerospace and industrial markets. They design, manufacture, and service control solutions for various applications.