Principal Program Manager

Job Title

Principal Program Manager

Role Summary

Manage and deliver services and technology engagements executed by the Cadence Services team. Lead cross-functional, matrix teams from project initiation through delivery, owning technical and commercial project responsibilities and ensuring customer success.

The role works closely with account, sales, field and services teams to scope work, create statements of work and manage deliverables, schedules, risks and budgets for external and internal customers.

Experience Level

Senior — requires 6+ years of semiconductor design or relevant project management experience.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include project planning, execution, and customer communication for services engagements.

• Collaborate with account teams to scope projects, develop Statements of Work and cost plans with technical leads, finance, and legal.
• Serve as principal customer contact for status, risks, issues and resolutions.
• Lead cross-functional teams to deliver project milestones on schedule, scope, and budget.
• Create, maintain and track project plans, schedules, activities, issues and metrics.
• Identify, mitigate and resolve project risks and issues proactively.
• Prioritize resources across teams to meet project objectives and resolve internal conflicts.
• Contribute to operational best practices and process improvements.
• Occasional domestic and international travel as required.

Requirements

Must-have skills and experience needed to perform the role.

• 6+ years of semiconductor design or relevant project management experience, including managing multiple complex projects.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive delivery in a matrix environment.
• Strong communication, presentation, assessment and analytical skills; experience interacting with customers and senior management.
• Familiarity with IC design disciplines such as analog, SoC verification, RTL or IP development preferred.
• Experience creating and tracking project plans, schedules, budgets, and metrics.
• Willingness to travel occasionally for customer and team meetings.

Nice-to-have:

• Project management certification (e.g., PMP).
• Experience with Cadence design tools.

Education Requirements

Requires a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or computer engineering. Project management certification is a plus.

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.