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 SW Program Manager who will be responsible for the overall release management of Sign-off Products in the Digital and Sign-off Group at Cadence.
The candidate must have the following experience
Required:
- Proficient in Program Management and Project Management
- Background in Software Development and Validation Process.
- Experience in Cross-Group coordination to achieve target timelines.
- 8+ years of program management experience. 10-15 years of experience preferred.
- BS Degree in Engineering or Science. MS preferred.
Strongly preferred:
- EDA domain knowledge including familiarity with tool development, support and deployment
- Programming skills (Python, C, C++)
- Experience in process development and deployment for Software products.
- Experience in software quality monitoring and improvement.
- Experience in using AI tools to build release infrastructure.
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 deliverables
- Work 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 stakeholders
- Develop 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 management
- knowledge of project management techniques and tools
- direct work experience in project management capacity
- proven experience in people management
- proven experience in strategic planning, risk/change management
- proficient in project management software
Key competencies
- Critical thinking and problem solving skills
- Planning and organizing
- Decision-making
- Communication Skills
- Influencing and Leading
- Team Work
- Conflict Management
- Adaptability
- Function in a very fast moving environment.
The annual salary range for California is $185,500 to $344,500. 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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