Lead Program Manager - Ansys Government Initiatives- Hybrid

ANSYS, Inc.; Exton (Chester County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Lead Program Manager to drive strategic initiatives in the Government Initiatives sector. This role involves leading large, complex programs, collaborating with diverse stakeholders, and ensuring successful project delivery. The ideal candidate will possess extensive program management experience, strong leadership skills, and the ability to navigate a rapidly evolving environment. Join a company committed to innovation and human advancement, where your contributions will significantly impact the growth of the organization. If you are passionate about driving change and leading teams to success, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of project management experience with large-scale programs.
• Strong planning and organizational skills with leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex programs, ensuring alignment with business priorities.
• Manage risks and interdependencies while fostering teamwork.

Skills

Program Management

Leadership

Communication Skills

Risk Management

Negotiation Skills

B2B Technology Knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree

PMP/PMI Certification

Job description

Date: Apr 16, 2025

Location: Exton, PA, US

Company: Ansys

Requisition #:16622

Our Mission: Powering Innovation That Drives Human Advancement

When visionary companies need to know how their world-changing ideas will perform, they close the gap between design and reality with Ansys simulation. For more than 50 years, Ansys software has enabled innovators across industries to push boundaries by using the predictive power of simulation. From sustainable transportation to advanced semiconductors, from satellite systems to life-saving medical devices, the next great leaps in human advancement will be powered by Ansys.

Innovate With Ansys, Power Your Career.

Summary:

The Lead Program Manager, AGI is responsible for stewarding critical programs and driving delivery of strategic and transformational change to support the rapid growth of the Ansys Government Initiatives (AGI) business. This individual will collaborate with internal teams and external partners to ensure the successful delivery of current and upcoming projects. 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.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Provide overall program leadership, guidance, and manage all aspects of large, complex programs, including requirements gathering, business case creation, and implementation.
2. Promote collaboration and coordination across broad categories of stakeholders.
3. Ensure that the scope of the projects within the program align with business priorities.
4. Lead cross-functional meetings & foster teamwork; identify gaps/misalignments and drive escalation/resolution of issues.
5. Directly facilitate program steering committee meetings and conduct periodic briefings/status updates to various levels of the organization for assigned areas.
6. Provide steady leadership in the face of uncertainty, change, and aggressive deadlines common to a rapidly growing company with an evolving business model.
7. Manage program-level risks and interdependencies.
8. Support, coach and mentor team members.
9. A minimum of 8 years of project management experience with large-scale, complex programs.
10. Experience in B2B technology, preferably with background in the government space.
11. Proven planning, organizational & leadership skills, including ability to mobilize & motivate teams, set direction & approach, resolve conflict, and deliver tough messages with grace.
12. Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate at all levels with clarity and precision.
13. Ability to simplify the complexities inherent in a large-scale program for executive audiences.
14. Mature business acumen and industry knowledge.
15. Strong influencing & negotiation skills with ability to navigate in a highly matrixed organization with a minimal amount of supervision.
16. Ability to make decisions independently and to assume higher-level leadership responsibilities in critical situations.
17. Self-motivated with a clear sense of urgency.
18. Virtual and remote team leadership capability.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. PMP/PMI Certification preferred.

At Ansys, we know that changing the world takes vision, skill, and each other. We fuel new ideas, build relationships, and help each other realize our greatest potential. We are ONE Ansys. We operate on three key components: our commitments to stakeholders, our values that guide how we work together, and our actions to deliver results.

VALUES IN ACTION

Ansys is committed to powering the people who power human advancement. We believe in creating and nurturing a workplace that supports and welcomes people of all backgrounds; encouraging them to bring their talents and experience to a workplace where they are valued and can thrive.

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.