Central PMO Program Manager

PTC
United States, Massachusetts, Boston
121 Seaport Boulevard (Show on map)
Mar 03, 2025
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 - Program Manager Location: Boston, MA office- Hybrid PTC is currently seeking a bright, enthusiastic, and highly motivated Program Manager to join the Central Program & 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 program and 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 program & project strategy and ensure strategy can be translated into execution plans. Lead, manage and organize cross-functional teams to frame program & project execution from scoping and planning through successful program & project completion Demonstrate sound decision making through data driven program & 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 program & project execution and oversight Coordinates activities and resources across multiple programs and supporting projects. Identifies, manages, and documents risks associated with the program & projects and communicates them to the program and project teams, escalating to upper management when necessary. Provides guidance on program & project management processes, industry best practices and innovation within the program and project teams. Creates, manages and updates execution and value roadmaps throughout program & project lifecycle to regularly measure the benefits gained by the program & project. Basic Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree and 5-10 years of professional experience managing cross-functional transformation programs & 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 Program/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 Hybrid methodologies Knowledge/experience of Change Management frameworks Knowledge/experience of AI driven insights for PMO process optimization Understanding of go-to-market processes, including sales strategies, marketing and product launch PMP certification (optional) At PTC, we believe in the power of diverse ideas and perspectives. 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