Program Manager II

Job Title

Program Manager II

Role Summary

Lead project management for Advanced Process Core IP development at the Nanjing R&D site. Manage the full project lifecycle for IP development and customer engagements, coordinating cross-functional teams to deliver on schedule, on budget, and to quality expectations.

Work includes planning, risk and change management, stakeholder communication, customer coordination, and continuous process improvement.

Experience Level

Mid-level. Years of experience not specified.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities focused on planning, execution, tracking, and delivery of IP development projects and related customer engagements.

• Develop and maintain detailed project plans; identify critical paths and track key milestones.
• Implement and run change-management processes; assess and communicate impacts of scope, schedule, or resource changes.
• Lead proactive risk identification, mitigation planning, and resolution of complex issues.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and manage project resources and communications.
• Manage customer relationships, address feedback, and ensure customer satisfaction for deliveries.
• Ensure quality control, timely documentation, and high-quality delivery with Quality, Documentation, and Delivery teams.
• Drive continuous process improvements, including applying AI/ML and lessons learned.
• Run regular status meetings and prepare clear status reports, issue logs, and mitigation plans for stakeholders.

Requirements

Must-have items are listed first; preferred skills follow.

• Must-have: Demonstrated leadership, strong cross-functional communication, and problem-solving skills in technical R&D or development projects.
• Must-have: Experience managing technical projects and customer engagements; able to coordinate multi-team execution and reporting.
• Must-have: Good written and verbal communication skills in both Chinese and English.
• Preferred: Familiarity with project-management tools such as Microsoft Project, Confluence, and Jira.
• Preferred: Knowledge of end-to-end IC design flow and tools for analog and digital design; hands-on experience in digital and mixed-signal design and flows.
• Preferred: Experience with structured risk and change management, documentation practices, and delivery coordination.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree or higher in Integrated Circuit, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Communications, or a related field. PMP (or equivalent) certification is 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.