Business Project Manager

 

 

⚡️ Why Altium?

Altium is transforming the way electronics are designed and built. From startups to world’s technology giants, our digital platforms give more power to PCB designers, supply chain, and manufacturing, letting them collaborate as never before.

• Constant innovation has created a transformative technology, unique in its space
• More than 30,000 companies and 100,000 electronics engineers worldwide use Altium
• We are growing, debt-free, and financially strong, with the resources to become #1 in the EDA industry

About the role: 

We are looking for a creative, results-driven, and detailed oriented Project Manager with a background as an executive assistant. This person will report directly to the SVP & GM Software and works closely with the senior management team, HR, and other stakeholders. The Project Manager role provides project management services primarily to the Software Business Unit Leadership, including planning, researching, organizing, managing, coordinating, and executing activities related to assigned projects to ensure reliable and efficient achievement of project goals. This position also provides administrative support to the SVP & GM Software. 

The candidate needs to be highly productive while managing multiple responsibilities and projects, able to make informed, timely, and effective business decisions, efficient, reliable, trustworthy with a high level of integrity, self-motivated, an excellent communicator internally and externally, and self-directed. Evening and weekend hours might be required occasionally to support business needs. An exceptional customer-service approach is critical to success in this position, helping to create and reflect the values of collaboration and respectfulness. As a diverse, relentlessly innovative, global software company, Altium is the perfect place for those seeking a dynamic environment with diverse opportunities. Not for the faint of heart, the ideal candidate will be resilient, effective under stress, and adaptable to change.

 A day in the life of our Business Project Manager:

Project Management (60%):

• Lead the definition of project scope, strategy, and objectives by involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility
• Coordinate with internal teams and third parties to flawlessly execute projects 
• Develop detailed project plans to monitor and track progress; maintain comprehensive project documentation; develop spreadsheets, diagrams, and process maps
• Ensure projects are delivered on time and within scope and budget and manage project changes and their impact on schedules and costs
• Conduct research associated with projects and ensure that resources are available and allocated
• Understand and manage the project risks and measure project performance
• Assist in managing the business unit budget, providing monthly reports of budget status and variances; identify potential risks and make recommendations
• Use and continually develop leadership skills

 Administrative Support and Other Duties (40%):

• Calendaring, meeting logistics, and travel support to the GM & SVP Software
• Support the GM & SVP Software with creation of documents & presentations 
• Create meeting agendas, prepare presentation templates, set meeting schedules and distribute materials
• Other administrative support as needed

Who We’re Looking For

• Strong planning, organization, budgeting, decision-making, and project/time management skills; able to organize detailed tasks and meet tight deadlines
• An associate or bachelor’s degree in a related field of study or equivalent work experience; Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is a plus
• 5+ years’ experience working with executive teams and handling projects in a fast-paced environment
• An excellent communicator with exceptional customer service skills; ability to maintain complete confidentiality
• With minimal supervision, is able to work efficiently, anticipate needs, and take the initiative to move projects forward
• Thorough and accurate, able to solve problems creatively and effectively
• Strong familiarity with project management software tools, methodologies, and best practices
• Data analytics a strong plus
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills
• Exemplary proofreading skills and demonstrated competency with spelling, grammar, and punctuation
• Excellent writing skills
• Excellent attention to detail skills
• Evening and weekend hours may be occasionally needed