Program Manager

At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology. Position Description: This position is responsible for leading a cross-functional, matrix team focused on silicon design tool proliferation, delivery of services engagements and technology initiatives for strategic external customers. You will manage program(s) from initiation through delivery, working with the account teams to close business and then having overall technical and commercial responsibility for the program(s). This position assigns, organizes and monitors work of program staff, providing technical support and direction, and ensuring completion of the program on schedule and within budget constraints. Good communication skills are required as there is regular interaction with customer executives and business owners involving technical and commercial negotiations along with influencing senior level individuals and managers. This is not a sales position but does require close collaboration with the Cadence Sales Team and the Cadence Product and Services Teams. Responsibilities: Lead globalized cross-functional teams, ensuring that all deliverables are successfully managed, executed, monitored and controlled such that Customer success and satisfaction are achieved. Coordinate between a Cadence key customer account team and extended members of Cadence’s product and services teams supporting the account. Creation, maintenance and tracking of project plans and schedules, activities and issues associated with the key account. Provide leadership, guidance and motivation to the cross-functional team while resolving internal conflicts. Drive account level program tasks to completion in accordance with the program schedule. Reports status and other metrics related to the account programs. Proactively identify, mitigate and resolve issues. Manage and set priorities for resources across teams to achieve customer account objectives. Foster an environment of collaboration, trust, and accountability for teams supporting the customer account. Position Requirements: Requires a Bachelor’s degree in electrical or computer engineering with a minimum of 10-12 years of experience. The ideal candidate possesses experience driving tactical product and services engagements involving customer requests for analog, SOC, verification or package/board expertise along with design software products. Background in IC design, SOC verification, RTL or IP development along with project management certification considered a plus. Proven ability to manage multiple complex programs along with strong communication / presentation, assessment and analytical skills a must. Occasional domestic and internal travel is required for this position. Not an entry level position. Requires current US Work Authorization. We’re doing work that matters. Help us solve what others can’t.