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  • ID
    #28505141
  • Job type
    Full Time
  • Salary
    TBD
  • Source
    ANSYS
  • Date
    2021-12-20
  • Deadline
    2022-02-18
 
Full Time

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Ansys is the global leader in engineering simulation. We empower the world's most innovative companies to deliver transformational products to their customers. By offering the best and broadest portfolio of engineering simulation software solutions, we help our customers solve the most complex design challenges and engineer products limited only by imagination. Whether you are a software developer, product engineer, sales team member, or part of our corporate team, at Ansys we know that by embracing what makes us each unique, we become collectively better.

SUMMARY The IT Program Manager (PM) sought for this position fills a key role within both the Ansys IT Project Management Office (PMO) and IT M&A. The PM must have demonstrated proficiency in program portfolio planning and management, project implementation planning and management, and Agile and Waterfall Methodologies. This position is a key role in the effective delivery of ANSYS acquisition integration projects as part of IT M&A. As a senior member of the PMO technology portfolio. The scope of responsibility will span all areas of the IT PMO with a primary focus on supporting the key strategic IT M&A acquisition portfolio if integration projects. PM responsibilities include actively planning various aspects of the portfolio including harmonizing its project and program components, managing their interdependencies, resource availability, budget allocation and management, and project sequencing to best meet business commitments against our operational constraints.

As a core member of the PMO, the position requires IT Program Manager to also be proficient as an Agile Scrum Master, with responsibilities that can include Agile approach planning, promoting and managing Agile processes, leading a scrum team, and facilitating daily scrum meetings. In this role, the PM will work collaboratively with the respective Product Owner, IT Shared Service Leads, and (when applicable) the integration business and third-party partners to develop a backlog, prioritize work, and define a focused sprint plan to deliver the work.

The PM will work jointly under the direction of the Director, IT Program Management and the IT Director, Mergers & Acquisitions. The PM will be responsible for contributing to and maintaining any project management methodologies, playbooks, templates, and tools utilized by either organization.

RESPONSIBILITIES Accountable to the Director, IT Program Management and the IT Director, Mergers & Acquisitions, and any applicable business sponsors, for schedule, budget, and the quality of all program and project elements. Defines and escalates decisions as necessary to these leads Keeps close, direct contact with IT Business Leaders and business partners to ensure that projects are delivering the expected business outcomes and contribute to strategic decisions. Acts as the communications conduit to sponsors and program/project leadership and steering committee Prepares and conducts periodic status updates and briefings. Maintains all appropriate program and project level progress, issue, and key decision tracking tools Provides overall PM leadership, management, and administration of programs for multiple projects across M&A and other functional areas as assigned Orients, guides, coaches, and motivates assigned project and Scrum teams; assists in driving continuous improvement of the IT M&A and Agile practices Organize and lead Scrum ceremonies for assigned teams: Backlog Grooming, Sprint Planning, daily stand-up, Sprint Review (demo), and Sprint Retrospective Collaborates with business and IT teams to define epics and individual user stories Effectively communicates status to stakeholders Monitors IT M&A delivery metrics Monitors Agile burn-down, sprint capacity, and delivery metrics Sets performance objectives and incorporates feedback from team and organization for continuous improvement

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's degree A minimum of 3 years of IT program leadership experience - planning, portfolio management, priority setting, and expected results A minimum of 5 years of project manager experience leading cross-functional projects A minimum of 2 years of experience as a Scrum Master or equivalent role within an Agile team Strong understanding of project management methodologies and Agile concepts, processes, practices, procedures and tools Demonstrated strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to combine attention to detail with big picture perspective Experience leading remote-based global project teams Proficient with project management and Agile tools, preferably Microsoft TFS

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business, Engineering or related technical and analytical fields preferred PMP, Six Sigma, Change Management training and certification desired Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), Certified Scrum Professional (CSP) or Certified Product Owner (CSPO) - either already obtained or required as part of mandatory onboard training and development plan Experienced leading IT Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, and business integration projects strongly preferred Experience leading major software package implementations strongly preferred (HRIS, CRM, ERP) Able to work independently with minimal supervision Proactively plans for managing and mitigating project risks Demonstrates excellent oral and written communication skills Must be able to think creatively and possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills Proven track record of consistently meeting goals and objectives Experience working with information technology vendors / suppliers Able to communicate technical issues in a non-technical manner to a diverse audience Key role Competencies: Results Oriented, Team Building/Management, Strategic Thinking, Change Management, Influence without Authority, Business Acumen, Problem-Solving, Planning, Communications, Customer Focus, Negotiating, Team Organization, Political Savviness

Due to the federally mandated COVID-19 vaccination requirement impacting federal contractors like Ansys, this position requires you to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 prior to your start date. If you are unable to be vaccinated due to medicalor religious reasons, we offer accommodations in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws including state and local mandatory vaccination orders.

ALIGNING YOUR VALUES TO OUR SOLUTIONS At Ansys, our diverse, collaborative teams give us the strength and insight to solve the world's most challenging engineering problems. Our ONE Ansys culture has at its core:
  • Customer Focus
  • Results and Accountability
  • Innovation
  • Transparency and Integrity
  • Mastery
  • Inclusiveness
  • Sense of Urgency
  • Collaboration and Teamwork
ENGINEERING YOUR CAREER AT ANSYS At Ansys, you will find yourself among the sharpest minds and most visionary leaders across the globe. Collectively we strive to change the world with innovative technology and transformational solutions. With a prestigious reputation in servicing well-known, world-class companies, standards at Ansys are high - met by those willing to rise to the occasion and meet those challenges head-on. At Ansys, it's about the learning, the discovery and the collaboration. It's about the "what's next" as much as the "mission accomplished." And it's about the melding of disciplined intellect with strategic direction and results that have, can and do impact real people in real ways. All this is forged within a working environment built on respect, autonomy and ethics. At Ansys, you will find yourself among those eager to drive the world towards the next best thing with hands planted firmly on the wheel. Our team is passionate about pushing the limits of world-class simulation technology, empowering our customers to turn their design concepts into successful, innovative products faster and at lower cost. As a measure of our success in attaining these goals, Ansys has been recognized as one of the world's most innovative companies by prestigious publications such as Bloomberg Businessweek and FORTUNE magazines. Ansys is an S&P 500 company and a member of the NASDAQ-100. We are proud to have been recognized for the following awards: Bay Area Best Places to Work, a Pillar World Awards Gold Winner, Fast Company Best Places to Work for Innovators, a Gold Stevie Award for Great Employers, the FORTUNE Future 50, a DCA Silver Winner, an R&D100 Finalist, a 20% by 2020 Women on Boards winner, a 2020 Pittsburgh Tech 50 - finalist, and America's Most Responsible Companies. For more information, please visit us at www.ansys.com

We are committed to creating a culture of inclusion and belonging where everyone thrives as ONE Ansys team.

Ansys is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. Ansys does not accept unsolicited referrals for vacancies, and any unsolicited referral will become the property of Ansys. Upon hire, no fee will be owed to the agency, person, or entity.

Nearest Major Market: Pittsburgh

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