Ethics Program Director

About the position

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: $160,000 (minimum) - $200,000 (midpoint) - $240,000 (maximum) Long-term incentive compensation in the form of equity All members included in annual cash bonus opportunity.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain a comprehensive ethics program, including policies, processes, and reporting mechanisms that promote ethical behavior and compliance.
• Develop and deliver training programs to educate employees on the organization’s Code of Conduct, ethical standards, and reporting mechanisms.
• Oversee ethics-related compliance efforts, including monitoring adherence to the Code of Conduct and relevant regulations.
• Manage investigations into reported ethical concerns or violations, ensuring confidentiality, thoroughness, and timely resolution.
• Identify potential ethical risks and develop proactive strategies to mitigate issues before they arise.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create and update policies that align with evolving regulatory and ethical standards.
• Prepare regular reports on the effectiveness of the ethics program, including metrics on training, investigations, and compliance activities.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders and employees, advocating for ethical practices and fostering a culture of integrity across all levels of the organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Ethics, Legal, Compliance, or a related field; Juris Doctorate strongly preferred.
• 10+ years of experience managing corporate ethics programs or similar roles, preferably in a corporate or manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of ethics principles, regulatory requirements, and corporate governance standards.
• Experience conducting or managing investigations into ethics-related concerns or violations.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with the ability to address sensitive topics effectively and professionally.
• Strong analytical ability to assess ethical risks, identify trends, and recommend actionable solutions.

Nice-to-haves

• Certification in ethics or compliance programs (e.g., CCEP, LPEC) is a plus.

Benefits

• 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