Program Manager for Academic Network

At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology. The Cadence Academic Network partners with leading universities, faculty, researchers, roboticists, and student organizations worldwide to foster the next generation of innovations to accelerate workforce development. We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Academic Programs Manager to market and drive strategic academic engagement initiatives, university partnerships, student innovation programs, and workforce development activities. This role will be instrumental in expanding Cadence's academic ecosystem and leading high-impact programs focused on emerging technologies such as Physical AI, semiconductor design, and advanced engineering. Responsibilities Academic Program Leadership Support program goals, timelines, milestones, budgets, success metrics, and reporting mechanisms for the Physical AI for All program. Create and maintain program documentation, dashboards, schedules, and ROI reports for internal communication. Develop and manage strategic academic partnerships supporting Cadence's workforce development and technology adoption objectives. Update communications, presentations, the Academic Network to ensure we remain on-brand and aligned with the corporate mission. Program manage engagements at Key Universities Multitask and prioritize time supporting multiple key universities in the US. Attend calls/discussions to capture action items. Ensure Cadence and University attendees are prepared for visits, meetings, and calls: Provide backgrounds and Bios of attendees Ensure that we are delivering on commitments (managing up and across the organization). Student Innovation Programs Lead communication with student design teams, which we are sponsoring. initiatives aligned with strategic technology priorities. Coordinate onboarding of participating universities and student teams to ensure maximum ROI. Marketing & Communications Create and execute communication strategies that promote academic initiatives and program participation. Develop content for websites, email campaigns, social media, presentations, webinars, newsletters, and executive communications. Partner with Corporate Marketing to create compelling messaging and storytelling around academic success stories and innovation outcomes. Support sponsorship activities and partnership programs that expand Cadence's academic reach and impact. Event & Community Development Support conferences, workshops, showcases, competitions, webinars, and networking events where the Academic Network is supporting or leading. Represent the Academic Network events when appropriate. Coordinate logistics, speaker engagement, participant communications, and event execution. Program Analytics & Reporting Track participation metrics, engagement trends, outreach effectiveness, and program outcomes. We’re doing work that matters. Help us solve what others can’t. Equal Employment Opportunity Policy: Cadence is committed to equal employment opportunity throughout all levels of the organization. Read the policy(opens in a new tab) We welcome your interest in the company and want to make sure our job site is accessible to all. If you experience difficulty using this site or to request a reasonable accommodation, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io. Privacy Policy: Job Applicant If you are a job seeker creating a profile using our careers website, please see the privacy policy(opens in a new tab). E-Verify Cadence participates in the E-Verify program in certain U.S. locations as required by law. Download More Information on E-Verify (64K) Cadence plays a critical role in creating the technologies that modern life depends on. We are a global electronic design automation company, providing software, hardware, and intellectual property to design advanced semiconductor chips that enable our customers create revolutionary products and experiences. Thanks to the outstanding caliber of the Cadence team and the empowering culture that we have cultivated for over 25 years, Cadence continues to be recognized by Fortune Magazine as one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For. Our shared passion for solving the world’s toughest technical challenges, our dedication to pushing the limits of the industry, and our drive to do meaningful work differentiates the people of Cadence. Cadence is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, basis of disability, or any other protected class. #J-18808-Ljbffr Cadence Design Systems