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Cadence customers are the world’s most innovative companies, delivering extraordinary electronic products from chips to boards to systems for the most dynamic market applications including consumer, hyperscale computing, 5G communications, automotive, aerospace industrial and health.\nThe Cadence Advantage\nThe opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology in an environment that encourages you to be creative, innovative, and to make an impact.\nCadence’s employee-friendly policies focus on the physical and mental well-being of employees, career development, providing opportunities for learning, and celebrating success in recognition of specific needs of the employees.\nThe unique “One Cadence - One Team” culture promotes collaboration within and across teams to ensure customer success\nMultiple avenues of learning and development available for employees to explore as per their specific requirement and interests\nYou get to work with a diverse team of passionate, dedicated, and talented individuals who go above and beyond for our customers, our communities, and each other-every day.\nJob Summary:\nConduct program management tasks under the direction of BU Manager, including product definition, eco system and product interoperability and compatibility on the full range of HSV products, with expanded tasks due to increased complexity in demanding HSV hyperscaler customers on OSes (official and adhoc), x86/Arm platforms, capex equipment coordination, etc.\nRequired:\nProficient in Program Management and Project Management\nAbility to decompose complex operational challenges, evaluate solution alternatives, articulate trade-offs, and drive well-reasoned recommendations.\ntotal 7 to 12 years background in Software Development and Validation Process.\nExperience in Cross-team coordination to achieve target timelines. \nat least 4 years program management experience.\nBS Degree in Engineering or Science. MS preferred.\nIdeal:\nEDA domain knowledge including familiarity with software tool development, support and deployment\nExperience using Jira for issue tracking and management\nExperience in process development and deployment for Software and Hardware products.\nExperience in software quality monitoring and improvement.\nMain Job Tasks and Responsibilities\nLead the planning and track the delivery of product releases through various stages.\nFacilitate the definition of release scope, goals and deliverables\nWork across several functional groups: R&D developers, Product Validation, Configuration Management, Product Engineering, Marketing, Customer Support, field AEs, and Tech Pubs to achieve target milestones in very fast moving, agile, environment.\nConstantly monitor and report on progress of product releases to all stakeholders\nDevelop and streamline processes to improve productivity, efficiency, and ability to meet targets. Identify and remove bottlenecks. Forward thinking.\nLead continuous operational improvement and operational excellence.\nMonitor product quality metrics and track key quality indicators.\nEducation and Experience\nBE/BTech/ME/MS/MTech in Electrical/Electronics or equivalent\nknowledge of both theoretical and practical aspects of project management\nknowledge of project management techniques and tools\ndirect work experience in project management capacity\nproven experience in people management\nproven experience in strategic planning, risk/change management\nproficient in project management software\nKey competencies\nCritical thinking and problem solving skills\nPlanning and organizing\nDecision-making\nCommunication Skills\nInfluencing and Leading\nTeam Work\nConflict Management\nAdaptability\nFunction in a very fast moving environment.\nThe annual salary range for California is $119,000 to $221,000. You may also be eligible to receive incentive compensation: bonus, equity, and benefits. 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