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 Senior Program Manager who will be responsible for the overall release management of Front End Products in the Digital and Sign-off Group at Cadence.

The candidate must have the following experience

Required:

Proficient in  Program Management and Project ManagementBackground in Software Development and Validation Process.Experience in Cross-Group coordination to achieve target timelines.  5 years+ program management experience.BS Degree in Engineering or Science. MS preferred.

Ideal:

EDA domain knowledge including familiarity with tool development, support and deploymentProgramming skills (Perl, Python, C++, Visual Basic)Experience in process development and deployment for Software products.Experience in software quality monitoring and improvement.

Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities

Lead the planning and track the delivery of product releases through various stages.Facilitate the definition of release scope, goals and deliverablesWork across several functional groups: R&D developers, Product Validation, Configuration Management, Product Engineering to achieve target milestones in very fast moving environment.Constantly monitor and report on progress of product releases to all stakeholdersDevelop and streamline processes to improve productivity, efficiency and ability to meet targets. Identify and remove bottlenecks.Monitor product quality metrics and track key quality indicators.
 

Education and Experience

knowledge of both theoretical and practical aspects of project managementknowledge of project management techniques and toolsdirect work experience in project management capacityproven experience in people managementproven experience in strategic planning, risk/change managementproficient in project management software
 

Key competencies

Critical thinking and problem solving skillsPlanning and organizingDecision-makingCommunication SkillsInfluencing and LeadingTeam WorkConflict ManagementAdaptabilityFunction in a very fast moving environment.

The annual salary range for California is $136,500 to $253,500. 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.

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