Senior Strategic Project Manager

Our world is transforming, and PTC is leading the way. Our software brings the physical and digital worlds together, enabling companies to improve operations, create better products, and empower people in all aspects of their business. 

Our people make all the difference in our success. Today, we are a global team of nearly 7,000 and our main objective is to create opportunities for our team members to explore, learn, and grow – all while seeing their ideas come to life and celebrating the differences that make us who we are and the work we do possible.  

Central PMO Office - Senior Project Manager - Hybrid Boston, MA

PTC is currently seeking a bright, enthusiastic, and highly motivated Project Manager to join the Central Project Management Office and provide best-in-class, project management services on the company’s most strategic initiatives that will support PTC’s growth.

This opportunity will provide you a unique ability for you to affect change very early in your tenure with PTC.  Our project portfolio brings together an exciting combination of transformational and operational initiatives, all with a focus on how we improve our employee and customer experiences through the application of business process optimization and technology.  You will be a leader in the achievement of this each day you are an employee with our company.

The Central PMO is comprised of a diverse set of individuals who all have unique strengths.  Each person brings a passion to what they do here and believes strongly in striving for better on behalf of our stakeholders.  The Central PMO employs leaders who possess a “can do” mindset and a belief that we exist to support the efforts of our project teams, not the other way around.  We have a strong cultural dynamic which is grounded in collaboration and team chemistry.  We are a high-performing unit.

Responsibilities:

• Works with executive leadership to define project strategy and ensure strategy can be translated into execution plans.
• Lead, manage and organize cross-functional teams to frame project execution from scoping and planning through successful project completion
• Demonstrate sound decision making through data driven project status reports and dashboards
• Build effective teams by establishing clear project goals, well-defined roles, open communication, and an overall positive atmosphere
• Apply tools, templates, and best practice methodologies to support agile approaches to project execution and oversight
• Coordinates activities and resources across multiple projects.
• Identifies, manages, and documents risks associated with the project and communicates them to the project team, escalating to upper management when necessary.
• Provides guidance on project management processes, industry best practices and innovation within the project teams.
• Creates, manages, and updates execution and value roadmaps throughout project lifecycle to regularly measure the benefits gained by the project.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and 5-10 years of professional experience managing cross-functional transformation projects.
• Action oriented with a sense of urgency and committed to driving quality results
• Able to effectively deal with, and manage ambiguity
• Knowledge/experience of Project Management (PMBOK) methodology
• Exceptional organizational, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills

• Ability to lead and influence others at all levels, including peers through senior management.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge/experience of basic Agile and Scrum frameworks
• Knowledge/experience of Change Management frameworks
• PMP certification (optional)

Why PTC?

With a culture that is innovative, inclusive, and inspiring, PTC is the perfect place to build a fulfilling career. We are a diverse ecosystem of more than 6,000 employees worldwide who are making an impact on the industry and on the world. We are passionate, ambitious, and bold. We embrace change and celebrate employees who are challenging the status quo. Innovation happens every day and within every team at PTC. We are curious, lifelong learners who also like to have fun! 

At PTC, we believe in the power of diverse ideas and perspectives. As a global company that values and respects all identities, cultures, and perspectives, we strive to create an inclusive PTC for ALL through an environment where everyone feels like they belong and are empowered to bring their true, authentic selves to work. Proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and hire without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, ethnicity, ancestry, marital status, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic identity, disability, or veteran status.

At PTC, we believe in the power of diverse ideas and perspectives. As a global company that values and respects all identities, cultures, and perspectives, we strive to create an inclusive PTC for ALL through an environment where everyone feels like they belong and are empowered to bring their true, authentic selves to work. Proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and hire without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, ethnicity, ancestry, marital status, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic identity, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

Life at PTC is about more than working with today’s most cutting-edge technologies to transform the physical world. It’s about showing up as you are and working alongside some of today’s most talented industry leaders to transform the world around you. 

If you share our passion for problem-solving through innovation, you’ll likely become just as passionate about the PTC experience as we are. Are you ready to explore your next career move with us?