Software Engineering Director

Technical Program Manager/Director

Siemens-EDA is a global technology leader in Electronic Design Automation, providing software solutions that help engineers around the world design and manufacture new and highly innovative electronic products. Each year, our customers use our tools to push the boundaries of technology and physics in order to deliver smaller, faster and more reliable products that run the world's high tech devices.

Senior Technical Program Manager

Location: Austin, USA

Position Overview:

We are seeking a dynamic and highly organized Senior Program Manager to join our Digital Verification Technologies (DVT) team. This role will focus on program management of executive level discussions, meetups and follow-ups.

It includes tracking action items and deliverables for critical initiatives, and coordinating training and knowledge-sharing efforts across geographically dispersed teams. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional organizational skills, a proactive mindset, and the ability to foster collaboration across multiple teams and functions.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Action Items & Deliverables Management for Key Initiatives:

• Monitor and follow up on critical action items and deliverables for high-priority projects and initiatives.
• Develop and maintain dashboards to track the progress of critical projects (e.g., Open Source Software (OSS) tracking) and ensure timely follow-ups.
• Serve as the central point of coordination between leadership and teams, streamlining communication and project management.

2. Virtual/Live Meeting Coordination:

• Plan and organize virtual and live training sessions across global teams, ensuring effective knowledge transfer and collaboration.
• Coordinate cross-geography meetings and knowledge-sharing initiatives, facilitating seamless execution and communication.
• Manage access controls for training materials, knowledge transfer (KT) sessions, and domain knowledge repositories.

3. PowerPoint and content presentation:

• Develop executive-level presentations and visual storytelling to effectively communicate technical strategies, program status, and key insights to leadership and stakeholders.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Engineering, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 8+ years of experience in program or project management roles, preferably within a technology or engineering environment.
• Proven ability to manage complex programs and multiple stakeholders across global teams.
• Strong skills in data tracking, analysis, and reporting, with experience in creating dashboards and visualizing progress.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Experience with training coordination and knowledge management is a plus.
• Proficiency with program management tools and software (e.g., Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, or similar tools).

What We Offer:

• A collaborative and innovative work environment.
• Opportunities to work on impactful projects that drive growth and efficiency.
• Professional development opportunities to support your growth within the organization.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.