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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.
Overview
PTC is seeking a Senior Education Program Lead to lead and scale strategic education initiatives, with an initial focus on Creo student certifications and the potential to expand into broader Digital Thread and Onshape education offerings. This is an individual contributor role reporting to the Senior Director of PTC Education and is responsible for program execution, cross-functional coordination, and operational rigor in support of established education strategy.
Responsibilities
Execute Creo education initiatives, with a primary initial focus on student certification programs, in alignment with defined goals and priorities
Manage day-to-day program operations, timelines, dependencies, and deliverables
Lead end-to-end program execution and continuously optimize programs using data and feedback
Track and report on certification performance metrics, including signups, attempts, and pass rates
Coordinate closely with marketing teams to support campaign execution, tracking, and optimization
Engage with faculty, academic staff, and career centers to promote Creo certification offerings
Influence cross-functional partners across Marketing, Sales, Product, Enablement, and eCommerce to align on education priorities
Build relationships with university faculty, administrators, and external partners
Represent PTC Education at academic and industry events
Skills and Knowledge
Advanced program leadership and cross-functional influence skills
Strong data fluency with the ability to translate insights into strategic decisions
Proficient in Excel, PowerBi, Salesforce
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including executive-level presentations
Experience
6+ years of experience in program management, education, or related roles
Experience executing large-scale or global programs with measurable outcomes
Proven ability to operate independently in ambiguous, evolving environments
Experience working with higher education institutions or certification programs preferred
Familiarity with engineering education landscape a plus
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Education, or related field
For more information about PTC’s comprehensive benefits and our AI usage, please visit our Careers Page (https://www.ptc.com/en/careers/united-states-careers). Applications will be accepted on an on-going basis until the opportunity is filled.
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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?
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