SAP Basis and Security Administrator

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. Preferred Candidate IdentifiedEstimated annual base pay: $95,000(minimum) - $123,000(midpoint) - $152,000(maximum)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 hireVacation / 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:System Lifecycle Management: Lead planning and execution of complex migrations and system landscape transformations; define application lifecycle roadmap, strategies, and mentor others; Create long-term strategies for software applications (e.g. SAP, Windchill, Workday, etc.) to align with organizational goals and scalability needs; Forecast application requirements and budget for future implementations or upgrades.Performance and Reliability Engineering: Design and implement proactive performance strategies; proactively lead root cause analysis and capacity planning initiatives.Security and Compliance Administration: Define security architecture and compliance frameworks. Lead risk assessments, policy enforcement, and response to external compliance audits.Change and Transport Management: Architect change management workflows; enforce governance and lead release planning.Collaboration and Knowledge Transfer: Plan, execute, and oversee medium to large application-related projects, such as system migrations, tool upgrades, or workflow automation; Lead cross-team initiatives; coach junior staff and drive continuous improvement in documentation and processes.Key Skills:Software Installation and Configuration: Design and lead enterprise software deployments across environments; Define configuration standards, manage vendor relationships, and oversee solution lifecycle planning.Performance Monitoring and Optimization: Architect performance monitoring frameworks; Lead performance audits and capacity planning initiatives across systems (e.g. SAP, Windchill, Workday, etc.) and teams.Security and Access Management: Design enterprise-wide access strategies. Lead security reviews, manage risk assessments, and coordinate with InfoSec and compliance teams.Change and Release Management: Define and lead change and release strategies; Oversee enterprise deployments and ensure alignment with business and compliance requirements.Troubleshooting and Root Cause Analysis: Lead incident response and post-mortem reviews; Develop troubleshooting frameworks and mentor team members in diagnostic techniques.Automation and Scripting: Architect automation strategies and infrastructure-as-code (IaC) solutions; Lead DevOps initiatives and drive automation adoption across teams.Infrastructure and Architecture Planning: Design scalable, resilient infrastructure architectures; Lead modernization and cloud migration projects aligned with business goals; Stay updated on industry trends and recommend innovative solutions to improve application management and business operations; Lead cross-functional teams across regions to standardize application platforms (e.g. SAP, Windchill, Workday, etc.) and ensure consistency.Documentation and Knowledge Sharing: Establish documentation standards and governance. Lead knowledge-sharing initiatives and mentor junior staff.Cross-Functional Collaboration: Act as a liaison between technical and non-technical stakeholders; Lead cross-functional initiatives and represent IT in strategic discussions; Manage cross-departmental projects by applying project management methodologies to align goals, coordinate resources, and ensure timely delivery of outcomes; Mentor junior and mid-level administrators, fostering skill development and preparing them for leadership roles.Audit and Compliance Readiness: Lead compliance readiness programs. Coordinate with auditors and legal teams; Manage enterprise risk and ensure regulatory alignment.Application window is anticipated to close 3 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.SummaryLocation: Fort Collins - Lincoln Campus HQ; Niles, IL, USType: Full time