Cadence

Lead Program Manager

United States · Work style not stated · Full time

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EmployerCadence
LocationUnited States
Work styleWork style not stated
Employment typeFull time
Employer posted9 Oct 2026

At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology.

Cadence is a pivotal leader in electronic design, building upon more than 30 years of computational software expertise. The company applies its underlying Intelligent System Design strategy to deliver software, hardware and IP that turn design concepts into reality. 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.

The Cadence Advantage

The opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology in an environment that encourages you to be creative, innovative, and to make an impact.
Cadence’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.
The unique “One Cadence – One Team” culture promotes collaboration within and across teams to ensure customer success
Multiple avenues of learning and development available for employees to explore as per their specific requirement and interests
You 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.

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Job Summary:

Conduct 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.

Required:

Proficient in Program Management and Project Management
Ability to decompose complex operational challenges, evaluate solution alternatives, articulate trade-offs, and drive well-reasoned recommendations.
total 7 to 12 years background in Software Development and Validation Process.
Experience in Cross-team coordination to achieve target timelines.
at least 4 years program management experience.
BS Degree in Engineering or Science. MS preferred.

Ideal:

EDA domain knowledge including familiarity with software tool development, support and deployment
Experience using Jira for issue tracking and management
Experience in process development and deployment for Software and Hardware 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 deliverables
Work 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.
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. Forward thinking.
Lead continuous operational improvement and operational excellence.
Monitor product quality metrics and track key quality indicators.

Education and Experience

BE/BTech/ME/MS/MTech in Electrical/Electronics or equivalent
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 $119,000 to $221,000. 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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