Technical Program Manager - Design IP

Technical Program Manager

At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology.

We are looking for a Technical Program Manager to oversee the coordination of R&D Development Projects and Key Customer Engagements within the Design IP Group. The candidate must have strong, hands-on experience in digital and/or mixed-signal IP design and/or SoC development, with a proven track record of successfully leading or managing designs with end customers. We seek an individual with an entrepreneurial mindset who can ensure flawless execution—someone passionate about coordinating all aspects of the project within a matrix organizational structure to deliver successful results.

Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities

• Facilitate the definition of project scope, goals and deliverables
• Constantly monitor and report on progress of the project to all stakeholders
• Present reports defining project progress, problems and solutions
• Manage customer engagement – project and relationship management
• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Finance and Engineering to assure effective and efficient project execution

Education and Experience

• Hands-on experience in digital design and mixed-signal design and end-to-end flow is highly preferable
• Minimum 5 to 7 years of relevant work experience
• Proven experience in working or managing designs and teams from conception to manufacturing
• Knowledge of end-to-end design flow and tools for both analog and digital design from Architecture to GDS
• MSEE preferred

Key competencies

• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Adaptability

Be proud and passionate about the work you do. Together, our One Cadence -- One Team culture drives our success.

The annual salary range for California is $154,000 to $286,000. You may also be eligible to receive incentive compensation: bonus, equity, and benefits. Sales positions generally offer a competitive On Target Earnings (OTE) incentive compensation structure. Please note that the salary range is a guideline and compensation may vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies and work location. Our benefits programs include: paid vacation and paid holidays, 401(k) plan with employer match, employee stock purchase plan, a variety of medical, dental and vision plan options, and more.