Principal Program Manager

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. · 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.