Strategic Program Lead, Tech Services Delivery

Cadence Design Systems

Austin (TX)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 160,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Cadence Design Systems seeks an experienced Project/Program Manager to lead services engagements and technology initiatives across external and internal customers. You will manage projects from initiation to delivery with overall technical and commercial responsibility, coordinating with account teams, technical leads, finance and legal to craft SOWs and cost plans.

Strong communication is essential as you guide multicultural teams and navigate schedules, budgets and risks.

Qualifications

Requires a bachelor’s degree in electrical or computer engineering with 6+ years of semiconductor design or relevant project management experience.
Experience driving tactical services engagements and initiatives involving customer requests for analog, SOC, verification or package/board expertise.
Background in IC design, SOC verification, RTL or IP development along with project management certification considered a plus.
Proven ability to manage multiple complex projects along with strong communication/presentation, assessment and analytical skills a must.
Experience with Cadence design tools is a plus but not a requirement.

Responsibilities

Work closely with the account teams to scope out services project.
Create a Statement of Work (SOW) and cost plans in collaboration with the technical leads and other organizations within Cadence.
Be a principal point of contact for customers ensuring clear and concise communication of status, risks, issues and solutions.
Lead cross-functional teams, ensuring all deliverables are successfully managed, executed, monitored and controlled to achieve customer satisfaction.
Create, maintain and track project plans and schedules, activities and issues associated with customer engagements.
Drive project tasks to completion in accordance with schedule, scope and cost constraints.
Report status and other metrics related to the project activity.
Proactively identify, mitigate and resolve issues.
Manage and set priorities for resources across teams to achieve project objectives.
Foster collaboration, trust, and accountability within the team and resolve internal conflicts.
Contribute to best practices and efficiency improvements in operations/processes.
Occasional domestic and international travel is required.