About this role
At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology.
This position is responsible for Project and Program Management of projects executed by the Cadence Services Team. The role requires
leading a cross-functional, matrix team focused on delivery of services engagements and technology initiatives for external and internal
customers. You will manage project(s) from initiation through delivery, working with the account teams to close business and then having
overall technical and commercial responsibility for the project(s). This position assigns, organizes and monitors work of project staff, working
collaboratively with technical leads, and ensuring completion of the project(s) on schedule and within budget constraints. Excellent
communication skills are required as there is regular interaction with the customer and Cadence management involving technical and
commercial status and negotiations. This is not a sales position but does require close collaboration with the Cadence Sales, Field and Services Teams.
Job 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 including Cadence Finance and Legal.
• Be a principal point of contact for customers ensuing clear and concise communication of status, risks, issues and solutions
Lead cross-functional teams, ensuring that all deliverables are successfully managed, executed, monitored and controlled
such that Customer success and satisfaction are achieved
• Creation, maintenance and tracking of project plans and schedules, activities and issues associated with customer
engagement(s).
• Drive project tasks to completion in accordance with schedule, scope and cost constraints. Reports 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 an environment of collaboration, trust, and accountability for teams supporting the project while providing leadership,
guidance and motivation to the cross-functional team while resolving internal conflicts.
• Contribute to best practices and efficiency improvements operations/processes.
• Occasional domestic and international travel is required for this position.
Job Qualifications:
• Requires a bachelor’s degree in electrical or computer engineering with a 6+ years of semiconductor design or relevant project
management experience.
• The ideal candidate possesses 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.