Contracts Program Manager

Cadence Design Systems; Feldkirchen; Vor Ort; EUR 90.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Cadence Design Systems in Munich seeks a Contracts Program Manager to lead EU and government-funded proposals, aligning with Sales, Legal and cross-functional teams to advance opportunities to contract award. You will engage with European institutions, industry partners and internal Cadence groups to shape requirements, assess risk, negotiate terms and ensure compliant, timely contract execution.

Experience with government programs like EU Chips Act and a background in electronics is

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a relevant field or practical experience.
• Experience across multiple stages of government contract negotiation and management.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to interpret complex contractual documentation.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools.
• Experience in semiconductor/electronics industries.
• Knowledge of EU government funding programmes (e.g. EU Chips Act).
• Additional language skills such as German or French preferred.

Aufgaben

• Represent Cadence with the EU Commission and member states on government initiatives.
• Engage ecosystem partners and institutions to develop opportunity pipelines and define requirements.
• Assess contract terms and identify risks, suggesting approaches to mitigate exposure.
• Contribute to negotiations with customers, suppliers, and regulatory bodies.
• Guide Cadence teams on commercial, operational, and financial considerations in RFPs.
• Identify escalation risks to executive management, legal, and sales as needed.
• Build and maintain understanding of Cadence products and processes to support strategy.

Kenntnisse

Contract negotiation

Government contracts

English communication

Organization & time management

MS Office proficiency

Semiconductor/electronics industry

EU funding programs knowledge

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Jobbeschreibung

At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology.

Cadence is a pivotal leader in electronic design, building upon more than 30 years of computational software expertise. The company applies its underlying Intelligent System Design strategy to deliver software, hardware and IP that turn design concepts into reality.

Cadence customers are the world’s most innovative companies, delivering extraordinary electronic products from chips to boards to systems for the most dynamic market applications including consumer, hyperscale computing, 5G communications, automotive, aerospace industrial and health.

At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology.

Job Title: Contracts Program Manager

Location: Munich, Germany

Reports to: Sr Group Director

Job Overview:

The Cadence Contracts Program Manager will support and drive business development and commercial proposals for EU and European Government-funded programs. This role partners closely with Sales, Legal, and cross-functional stakeholders to help progress opportunities through to contract award, while aligning with Cadence business objectives.

The role involves collaboration across technical and commercial teams within Cadence, as well as engagement with external stakeholders including European institutions, national governments, and industry partners.

The Contracts Program Manager will also provide guidance on key compliance processes throughout the tendering lifecycle, including request for quotation (RFQ), proposal development, negotiation, and contract execution.

Job Responsibilities:

• Represent Cadence with the EU Commission and European member states in relation to the EU Chips Act and other government initiatives across the European Union.
• Engage with ecosystem partners, academic institutions, established organisations, and semiconductor start-ups to develop opportunity pipelines, define requirements (software, hardware, and cloud), and support proposal and contract development.
• Assess contract terms and identify potential risks, recommending approaches to mitigate exposure, including alternative contractual language.
• Contribute to negotiations with customers, suppliers, and regulatory bodies to support successful contract outcomes.
• Guide Cadence teams on potential commercial, operational, and financial considerations within government requests for proposal (RFPs) and associated terms and conditions.
• Identify and escalation risks or issues to executive management, legal, and sales stakeholders where appropriate.
• Build and maintain an understanding of Cadence products, services, and processes to effectively support contract strategy and execution.

Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience in a relevant field (e.g. silicon design, electronics manufacturing, or related discipline).

• Experience across multiple stages of government contract negotiation and management.

• Strong attention to detail and ability to interpret complex contractual and regulatory documentation.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.

• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools.

• Experience in semiconductor, electronics, or related technical industries.

• Knowledge of EU government funding programmes (e.g. EU Chips Act).

• Additional language skills such as German or French preferred.

Cadence is committed to equal employment opportunity and employment equity throughout all levels of the organization. We strive to attract a qualified and diverse candidate pool and encourage diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

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