Mixed Signal IP - Senior Program Manager
Cadence Design SystemsJob Title
Mixed Signal IP - Senior Program Manager
Role Summary
Senior Program Manager responsible for coordinating R&D development projects and key customer engagements within the Design IP group. The role ensures project planning, execution, and delivery across a matrix organization.
Works closely with engineering, sales, marketing, and finance to align technical delivery with customer requirements and business objectives.
Experience Level
Senior - the posting specifies a senior-level program/technical project manager role (no explicit years of experience stated).
Responsibilities
Accountable for planning, tracking, and communicating project status and for managing customer relationships and cross-functional execution.
- Define project scope, goals, deliverables, and success criteria.
- Monitor and report project progress, risks, and mitigation plans to stakeholders.
- Produce status reports that identify problems and recommend solutions.
- Manage customer engagement, including project and relationship management with end customers.
- Coordinate with Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Engineering to ensure effective execution.
- Drive execution in a matrix organization to meet schedule, quality, and customer expectations.
Requirements
Must-have technical and program management capabilities relevant to mixed-signal IP and SoC development.
- Hands-on experience in mixed-signal IP design and/or SoC development, with a record of leading or managing customer-facing designs.
- Proven experience managing designs and teams from conception through manufacturing.
- Knowledge of end-to-end design flow and tools for analog and digital design (architecture/schematics/RTL through GDS).
- Strong program/project management skills, including progress tracking, reporting, and risk management.
- Customer-facing experience: relationship management and coordination with external customers.
- Key competencies: critical thinking, problem solving, teamwork, collaboration, and adaptability.
- Nice-to-have: experience in semiconductor IP or EDA environments and experience coordinating cross-functional teams in a matrix organization.
Education Requirements
M.S. in Electrical Engineering (MSEE) preferred.
About the Company
Company: Cadence Design Systems
Headquarters: San Jose, California, USA
Cadence Design Systems is a global electronic design automation company that provides software, hardware, and intellectual property for designing advanced semiconductor chips. With over 25 years in the industry, Cadence is known for its innovative technology solutions and has been recognized by Fortune Magazine as one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For. The company is dedicated to solving complex technical challenges in order to enable customers to create revolutionary products and experiences.
