Principal Program Manager

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

Job Title: Principal Program Manager

Location: Noida

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 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.

• Proficient in Program Management and Project Management
• total 7 to 12 years background in Software Development and Validation Process.
• Experience in Cross-Group coordination to achieve target timelines.
• at least 4 years program management experience.
• BS Degree in Engineering or Science. MS preferred.

• 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.

• 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.
• Monitor product quality metrics and track key quality indicators.

• 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

• 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.