Business Project Manager

We are looking for a creative, results-driven, and detail-oriented Project Manager with a background as a business consultant who is looking to apply their skills to a cross-section of a software business. This person will report directly to the SVP & GM Software and work closely with the senior management team, sales, marketing, engineering, and other stakeholders. The Project Manager role provides project management services primarily to the Software Business Unit Leadership, owning the planning, researching, organizing, managing, coordinating, and executing activities related to assigned projects to ensure successful and efficient achievement of project goals. This position also provides some day-to-day 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. 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. The ideal candidate will be resilient, effective under stress, and adaptable to change. Some travel in the US and abroad might be required.

 A day in the life of our Business Project Manager:

Project Management (80%):

• Lead the definition of project scope, strategy, and objectives by involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility
• Take ownership and coordinate with internal teams and third parties to successfully deliver 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

 Support and Other Duties (20%):

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

Who you are and what you’ll need for this position:

• 5+ years’ experience handling projects in a fast-paced environment
• 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
• With minimal supervision, can 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 PM tools (Gantt charts), project performance tracking, and report generation (data analytics a strong plus)
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills with exceptional customer service skills
• Exceptional writing skills with exemplary proofreading skills and demonstrated competency with spelling, grammar, and punctuation
• Ability to maintain complete confidentiality
• Affinity with the Electronics / PCB Design industry is a plus

The salary range for this role is $80,000 to $120,000. Actual compensation packages within this range are based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate and role requirements, including but not limited to skill set, years and depth of experience, certifications, and specific location.

Our Benefits

• 🏥 Healthcare coverage 
• 🤓 Prescription drug, vision, and dental plans
• 💸 HSA and FSA accounts
• ❤️ Life and AD&D insurance; disability coverage where applicable   
• Retirement 401(k) Plan Option with Altium match
• 🧘 Calm App and Employee Assistance Program 
• 🏖 Paid holidays plus a “Choice Day” off per quarter       
• ✈️ Paid time-off rising schedule upon key milestones
• 🤒 Sick time for Dr. appointments or family health needs
• 👶 Family medical, maternity, paternity, and military leave
• 🏡 Flexible working arrangements available based on role and location
• 🖥 Home internet allowance
• 🥪 Free lunch, snacks and drinks every day in office
• 🚗 Free parking