Requisition #: 17086
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

The Senior Project Manager, AGI manages large-scale, high impact projects to support the rapid growth of the Ansys Government Initiatives (AGI) business. The Senior Project Manager directs the daily activities of team members on multiple projects to ensure successful project delivery. The ideal candidate should have a strong program management background and demonstrated success managing large, complex programs. This role, reporting to the VP, Strategic Operations, AGI, is an excellent opportunity to impact business unit growth.
This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree with minimum of 3 years of project management experience
• Experience in B2B technology, preferably with background in the government space
• Strong planning, organizational, and leadership skills, including the ability to mobilize and motivate teams, set direction and approach, resolve conflict, deliver tough messages with grace, and execute with limited information and ambiguity
• Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking skills, including the ability to remove barriers and enable teams to complete their objectives
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate at all levels with clarity and precision
• Strong influencing and negotiation skills, including the ability to navigate in a highly matrixed organization effectively
• Ability to quickly build rapport and strong relationships with team members & key stakeholders
• Self-motivated with a clear sense of urgency

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• PMP/PMI Certification preferred

• Direct large-scale, complex projects that involve multiple internal & external stakeholders
• Develop the project charter, integrated project plan, resource plan, contingency plan, and related project management artifacts
• Partner with business sponsors to define success metrics and criteria
• Define and track project milestones
• Directly facilitate program steering committee meetings and conduct periodic briefings/status updates to various levels of the organization for assigned areas
• Ensure all projects adhere to project methodology compliance standards set by the company
• Lead cross-functional meetings & foster teamwork; identify gaps/misalignments and drive escalation/resolution of issues
• Manage program-level risks and interdependencies
• Assess and resolve all high priority project risks as they are encountered
• Provide steady leadership in the face of uncertainty, change, and aggressive deadlines common to a rapidly growing company with an evolving business model