Principal Program Manager

Location: PETAH TIKVA 01

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

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.

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