Senior Technical Program Manager, Semiconductor IP

Synopsys; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Synopsys, Inc. is seeking a Program Manager with a deep technical foundation in semiconductor product management to lead technology enablement, IP processes, and cross‑functional initiatives.

You will partner with engineering, product teams, and senior leadership to align programs with strategic goals, define scope and deliverables, and drive execution across digital and analog methodologies. Relocation or commuting to Mississauga or Sunnyvale is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or related field.
• Proven experience as a Program Manager leading complex software projects.
• 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, able to organize at different abstraction levels.
• Understanding of AI/ML is a plus.
• PMP or similar certifications are a plus.
• Familiarity with MS Office Suite, Unix, Perforce.
• Familiarity with Custom Compiler, Fusion Compiler, verification flows and tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multiple tech enablement and IP process programs.
• Collaborate with technical leaders from engineering, product teams.
• Align program objectives with company strategy and vision with senior leadership.
• Define program objectives, scope, and deliverables with stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive program plans.
• Report to executive audiences on key business initiatives.

Skills

Program management

Leadership

Agile development

Communication

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in CS/DS or related

Tools

MS Office Suite

Unix

Perforce

Custom Compiler

Fusion Compiler

Verification flows/tools

Job description

Synopsys, Inc. is seeking a Program Manager with a deep technical foundation in semiconductor product management to lead technology enablement, IP processes, and cross‑functional initiatives.

You will partner with engineering, product teams, and senior leadership to align programs with strategic goals, define scope and deliverables, and drive execution across digital and analog methodologies. Relocation or commuting to Mississauga or Sunnyvale is expected.