Principal Program Manager

Principal Program Manager - Systems Solutions Group

Synopsys is looking for a customer centric and business savvy Program Manager to join the Systems Solutions Group (SSG) at Synopsys. The candidate will manage one or more strategic System Solution initiatives to serve the increasing needs of our customers. The SSG Program Management Office (PMO) at Synopsys acts as the interface between Customers, Synopsys Product Groups and SSG experts towards creating unified solutions that address the growing needs of our customers. We work cross-functionally with internal development teams (Technical Pre Sales, Marketing, FAE, CAE, and R&D) and have exposure and visibility on a global scale throughout the organization. In this role, the program manager works within our internal development teams to ensure we deliver to our customers' and partner's requirement to meet their roadmap/SoC goals and identify opportunities to include our IPs and EDA solutions in their futures roadmap/SoCs. Program Managers work closely with our customers to manage Design Services and Consulting projects for their key programs and successfully execute the programs against established commitments; act as the focal point of contact and manage all external and internal communications to cross-functional teams spanning geographical and organizational boundaries; plans and directs schedules; identifies and escalates issues; drives problems to resolution; identifies and manages risk. Programs may include new solutions development. A valued candidate would be someone with a strategic mind-set and a passion for transformation. The candidate is expected to have experience in managing external customers, understanding of the EDA and IP ecosystem, program management methodology/process practice, sound technical understanding of SOC design flows/methodologies, IC manufacturing process and process technologies. Must have a strong background and proven track record in driving initiatives and results by effectively managing resources and complex programs. Must be an agile learner, able to establish and view things from a global perspective to effectively drive results. Responsibilities -

• Own responsibility and team accountability for one or more Design Services or Consulting engagements and set strategic direction of customer experience aligning with company objectives and customer needs.
• Manage Schedule to Committed Milestones. Identify Risks & Change Requests - and create methods to address them.
• Serve as a Customer Success Manager, designing and driving end-to-end customer experience from execution start through silicon success.
• Collaborate with cross functional groups to ensure Customer Satisfaction in program management and support throughout the customer journey.
• Proactively prevent and manage customer escalations for the region.
• Embody a collaborative, supportive and inspirational leadership style to deliver results that exceed expectations.

Key Qualifications -

• B.S./M.S. in Electrical Engineering or a related technical discipline, or equivalent experience
• 12+ years of industry experience, including systems engineering, hardware engineering, or technical product/program management experience.
• Possess excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Project, PowerPoint, Excel, and Word
• Experience organizing and communicating information, representing work to senior leadership and framing discussions to gain valuable feedback.
• Analytical and problem-solving experience with customer issues, engineering problems and large-scale systems.
• Strong verbal/written communication, leadership, face-to-face, and team partnership work skills are required to succeed in this role.
• Collaborative team player, supportive and comfortable in a matrixed, international, team-oriented environment with multiple stakeholders

Preferred experience

• MBA and/or PMP training is preferred.
• Having ASIC design center and/or SoC design management with customer interfacing experience is a plus.
• Knowledge/Experience in one or more areas preferred: Hyper-Scaler, Low Power, Multi-Die Solutions, Automotive

At Synopsys, we're at the heart of the innovations that change the way we work and play. Self-driving cars. Artificial Intelligence. The cloud. 5G. The Internet of Things. These breakthroughs are ushering in the Era of Smart Everything. And we're powering it all with the world's most advanced technologies for chip design and software security. If you share our passion for innovation, we want to meet you. Inclusion and Diversity are important to us. Synopsys considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, military veteran status, or disability.

In addition to the base salary, this role may be eligible for an annual bonus, equity, and other discretionary bonuses. Synopsys offers comprehensive health, wellness, and financial benefits as part of a of a competitive total rewards package. The actual compensation offered will be based on a number of job-related factors, including location, skills, experience, and education. Your recruiter can share more specific details on the total rewards package upon request. The base salary range for this role is across the U.S.