Technical Program Engineering Manager

Synopsys, Inc.; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading semiconductor technology company seeks a Program Manager located in Mississauga, Canada. This role involves leading and managing diverse programs related to technology enablement and collaborating across departments to align program objectives with strategic goals. Ideal candidates should have substantial experience in semiconductor product management, strong leadership skills, and proven abilities in project management within an agile development environment.

Qualifications

• 12 years of experience in semiconductor industries.
• Proven experience as a Program Manager in the software industry.
• Familiarity with artificial intelligence or machine learning is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of multiple programs in technology enablement.
• Collaborate with technical leaders and senior leadership on program objectives.
• Report and present on business initiatives to executive audiences.

Skills

Project management

Agile development

Leadership

Analytical skills

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Science or related discipline

Tools

MS Office Suite

Unix

Perforce

Fusion Compiler

Job description

Location Note: This position is available for onsite work in either Mississauga, Canada (preferred) or Sunnyvale, USA. Applicants must be willing to relocate or commute to one of these locations.

We Are:

At Synopsys, we drive the innovations that shape the way we live and connect. Our technology is central to the Era of Pervasive Intelligence, from self‑driving cars to learning machines. We lead in chip design, verification, and IP integration, empowering the creation of high‑performance silicon chips and software content. Join us to transform the future through continuous technological innovation.

You Are:

You are a program leader with a deep technical foundation in semiconductor product management and a passion for driving transformative solutions. You have deep experience and understanding of analog and/or digital design domains as part of an IP or product development team.

With over 12 years of experience in the semiconductor industries, you thrive in dynamic environments, balancing strategic thinking with hands‑on execution, and are adept at navigating complex market landscapes and forging strong relationships with stakeholders across engineering, product management, tools, and the broader semiconductor ecosystem.

You possess advanced degrees in Electrical, Computer Engineering, Device Physics, or related fields, and are comfortable collaborating across disciplines to define and deliver market‑leading solutions.

Your strong written and verbal communication skills allow you to effectively articulate complex ideas at various levels of abstraction with experience preparing and presenting to an executive level audience.

You are driven by the desire to push boundaries of newly foundry technologies, flows and tools to optimize and improve operations and efficiency.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Leading and managing the execution of multiple programs in the areas of technology enablement, IP process and operations, development and deployment of digital and analog methodologies.
• Working across the organization with technical leaders from various engineering disciplines and product teams.
• Collaborating with senior leadership to align program objectives with the company's strategic goals and vision.
• Collaborating closely with stakeholders to define program objectives, scope, and deliverables.
• Developing and maintaining comprehensive program plans.
• Reporting and presenting to executive level audiences on critical business initiatives.

The Impact You Will Have:

• Playing a key role in the realization of high‑speed silicon‑proven interface IP solutions.
• Ability to influence and manage across cross‑functional teams to drive market share growth ahead of industry trends.
• Driving project success by enabling operational improvements and closing any workflow gaps.
• Enabling communication and coordination between cross‑functional teams.
• Facilitating the smooth execution of IP projects – contributing to the development of cutting‑edge technology solutions.
• Supporting the advancement of innovations in product development, new technology enablement and execution excellence.

What You’ll Need:

• Bachelor's or master's degree in a relevant field (Computer Science, Data Science, or related discipline).
• Proven experience as a Program Manager, leading complex projects in the software industry.
• Experience working in an agile development environment.
• Excellent project management skills.
• Exceptional leadership abilities.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to organize communication at different levels of abstraction.
• Understanding of artificial intelligence or machine learning is a plus.
• PMP or other relevant certifications are a plus.
• Familiarity with MS Office Suite, Unix, Perforce needed.
• Familiarity with Custom Compiler, Fusion Compiler, Verification flows and tools is a plus.

Who You Are:

• A proactive and organized engineer.
• An excellent communicator with the ability to convey complex ideas clearly.
• A team player who thrives in a collaborative environment – detail‑oriented and capable of managing multiple priorities.
• Passionate about technology and innovation.

The Team You’ll Be a Part Of:

You wil be joining a global team supporting multiple product lines, technologies and initiatives. We pride ourselves on being at the heart of technological advancements that impact the world. You will collaborate with the industry's most talented professionals, empowered by the Synopsys EDA ecosystem. Together, we fuel the new era of Smart Everything by offering high‑speed silicon‑proven interface IP solutions in the latest process technology for cutting‑edge industry verticals.

The IPG technology enablement and operations team at Synopsys acts as the interface across Interface IP teams, foundries, customers, CAD and technology experts towards creating unified solutions that address the growing needs of our internal teams. We work cross‑functionally with internal development teams and have exposure and visibility on a global scale throughout the organization. In this role, you will work within our internal development teams to ensure we deliver to our customers’ and partner’s requirements, meet their roadmap/SoC goals, and identify opportunities to include our IPs and EDA solutions in their future roadmaps/SoCs.