Lead Program Manager

Ansys • Madrid, M, ES • 21h ago

Requisition #: 17025

Ansys is now a part of Synopsys. Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNPS) accelerates technology innovation from silicon to systems. Catalyzing the era of pervasive intelligence, we deliver design solutions, from electronic design automation to silicon IP, to system design and multiphysics simulation and analysis. We partner closely with our customers across a wide range of industries to maximize their R&D capability and productivity, powering innovation today that ignites the ingenuity of tomorrow. Learn more at www.synopsys.com.

Summary / Role Purpose

The program manager is responsible for stewarding critical enterprise investments and driving the delivery of strategic and transformational change by providing leadership and direction to assigned programs for either of our Mechnical, Strutural or Electronic business units. We have 3 positions available, candidates can be remotely based within Spain only.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Provide overall program leadership, guidance, and manage all aspects of large, complex programs, including requirements gathering, business case creation, and implementation

Provide steady leadership in the face of uncertainty, change, and aggressive deadlines common to a rapidly growing company with an evolving business model

Manage overall program risks and oversee respective mitigation strategies

Develop resourcing strategies to ensure optimum support for projects and for the day-to-day operational activities

Proactively set performance expectations and manage expectations of delivery and requirements, yielding consistent results

Review program budget variance and scope change requests, and participate in the budget-resolution process

Ensure that the scope of the projects within the program align with business priorities

Manage program-level risks and interdependencies

Promote collaboration and coordination across broad categories of stakeholders

Lead cross-functional meetings and foster teamwork; drive escalation and resolution of issues

Support, coach and mentor team members

Provide technical expertise in planning, execution, and leadership of program, projects, and initiatives

Directly facilitate program steering committee meetings and conduct periodic briefings/status updates to various levels of the organization for assigned areas

Minimum Education/Certification Requirements and Experience

Bachelor’s degree

PMP (Project Management Professional) certification

A minimum of 8 years of project management experience including large-scale complex projects OR equivalent management experience

Strong leadership skills within a matrix organizational structure, along with mature business acumen and industry knowledge

Proven ability to build and lead integrated teams from various internal and external organizations across multiple sites

Adept at helping team members harness and develop strengths in pursuit of successful program outcomes

Ability to achieve broadly communicated objectives with a minimal amount of supervision

Ability to promote innovative ideas and accept the risks that are required to lead change

Ability to make decisions independently and to assume higher-level leadership responsibilities in critical situations

Excellent negotiation skills to facilitate discussions and reach conclusions among peers and team members with differing opinions

Strong analytical and financial skills

Ability to innovate under new and/or changing conditions

Proven problem-solving and decision-making skills

Effective consultative and influencing approach

Ability to maintain focus on deliverables while maintaining flexibility and responsiveness to variables during execution

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and proven ability to work effectively with all organizational levels

Virtual and remote team leadership capability

Preferred Qualifications and Skills

Master’s degree preferred

Degree in Mechanical engineering or related field preferred

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Rewards and Benefits:

We offer a comprehensive range of health, wellness, and financial benefits to cater to your needs. Our total rewards include both monetary and non-monetary offerings. Your recruiter will provide more details about the salary range and benefits during the hiring process.

At Ansys, part of Synopsys, we want talented people of every background to feel valued and supported to do their best work. We consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, military veteran status, or disability.

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