Principal Program Manager

Cadence Design Systems; Dadri; Sur place; INR 1 800 000 - 3 000 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Cadence Design Systems India seeks a seasoned Project Manager (T4) to lead cross‑functional, high‑impact EDA software programs. You will coordinate engineering, QA, design and operations teams, ensuring on‑time delivery and stakeholder alignment across the full product lifecycle.

You will drive structured planning, manage risks, and champion AI‑assisted scheduling and reporting. PMP certification and strong communication are valued, with a focus on delivery excellence in a fast paced environment.

Qualifications

• Proven track record managing cross‑functional programs in software/tech
• Excellent written and verbal communication, able to engage technical and exec audiences
• Structured, organized, and detail oriented with a collaborative mindset

Responsabilités

• Coordinate cross‑functional teams across engineering, QA, design, operations and business
• Own end‑to‑end delivery of customer‑facing EDA projects with high visibility
• Define scope, milestones, dependencies and resource plans using Agile/Waterfall/hybrid
• Champion AI‑assisted scheduling, risk prediction and automated reporting

Connaissances

Multi-team coordination

Stakeholder management

Excellent communication

Organized & detail oriented

Ambiguity handling

Formation

PMP certification

PM/Engineering degree

Outils

Jira

Confluence

MS Project

Description du poste

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

Job Description:

Project Manager (T4) Position: Principal Program Manager— Level T4 Function: Engineering / Program Management — EDA Software Development

Role Overview

We are looking for a seasoned Project Manager to lead and coordinate complex, high-stakes initiatives across multiple engineering and business teams in the context of Electronic Design Automation (EDA) software development. You will be the central orchestrator ensuring delivery excellence, stakeholder alignment, and continuous innovation across the full EDA product lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Multi-team coordination: Drive alignment across cross-functional teams (engineering, QA, design, operations, business) to ensure seamless execution and on-time delivery of EDA software projects.
• Customer project ownership: Manage end-to-end delivery of customer-facing EDA projects, acting as the primary point of contact and ensuring commitments are met with quality.
• High-stakes project leadership: Lead critical, high-visibility programs with significant business or technical impact, managing risks proactively and escalating appropriately.
• Structured planning: Define project scope, milestones, dependencies, and resource plans using rigorous methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, or hybrid).
• Innovation facilitation: Champion new approaches and continuously explore emerging tools — including AI-assisted project management (intelligent scheduling, risk prediction, automated reporting, and AI-driven decision support) — to improve team efficiency and project outcomes.
• Status reporting: Provide clear, concise, and accurate communication to all stakeholders — from engineers to senior leadership.
• Team collaboration: Foster a strong team spirit, removing blockers and ensuring every contributor feels supported and empowered.

Required Profile

• Proven track record managing complex, multi-team programs in a technical or software development environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills — able to adapt messaging for both technical and executive audiences.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and structured in approach.
• Collaborative mindset with genuine team spirit — you succeed when the team succeeds.
• Comfortable operating under pressure and navigating ambiguity on high-stakes deliverables.
• Experience with project management tools (Jira, Confluence, MS Project, or equivalent).
• Understanding of EDA tools and the semiconductor design flow is a strong plus — familiarity with the domain (simulation, synthesis, place & route, verification, etc.) enables faster ramp-up and more credible engagement with engineering teams.
• PMP certification (Project Management Professional) is a strong plus — it demonstrates mastery of globally recognized PM standards and a commitment to the discipline.

What We Value

You are not just a process enforcer — you are a builder of bridges between teams, a guardian of commitments to customers, and a driver of a culture where quality and innovation go hand in hand. You embrace AI as a force multiplier to manage smarter, not just harder — and you bring enough EDA domain awareness to speak the language of the engineers you serve. We’re doing work that matters. Help us solve what others can’t.

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About Cadence

Cadence plays a critical role in creating the technologies that modern life depends on. We are a global electronic design automation company, providing software, hardware, and intellectual property to design advanced semiconductor chips that enable our customers create revolutionary products and experiences.

Thanks to the outstanding caliber of the Cadence team and the empowering culture that we have cultivated for over 25 years, Cadence continues to be recognized by Fortune Magazine as one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For.

Our shared passion for solving the world’s toughest technical challenges, our dedication to pushing the limits of the industry, and our drive to do meaningful work differentiates the people of Cadence.

Cadence is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, basis of disability, or any other protected class.