We Are:

At Synopsys, we drive the innovations that shape the way we live and connect. Our technology is central to the Era of Pervasive Intelligence, from self-driving cars to learning machines. We lead in chip design, verification, and IP integration, empowering the creation of high-performance silicon chips and software content. Join us to transform the future through continuous technological innovation.

You Are:

You are a dynamic, highly driven program leader with a proven track record in managing large-scale enterprise IT initiatives. You thrive in environments characterized by complexity, ambiguity, and transformation, bringing clarity and direction to cross-functional teams. Your expertise spans applications, infrastructure, and security, enabling you to drive strategic priorities from conception to successful execution. You possess exceptional judgment, communication, and organizational skills, allowing you to influence senior leaders and executive stakeholders with confidence and credibility. Your approach is both analytical and empathetic; you understand the nuances of technical and business requirements and are adept at translating them into actionable roadmaps and measurable outcomes. You are comfortable operating with autonomy, yet you value collaboration and foster alignment across diverse teams. Your experience with Agile, Waterfall, and Hybrid delivery models equips you to adapt and lead in any scenario. You are proactive in identifying risks, managing dependencies, and ensuring that initiatives deliver tangible business value, not just technical outputs. As a strategic thinker, you support M&A and divestiture activities, navigating integration and separation programs with precision and foresight. You are passionate about continuous improvement, operational resilience, and enabling business scale through transformative technology initiatives. If you are ready to make an impact at the heart of Synopsys' CIO organization, this role is for you.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Owning end-to-end delivery of large, multi-workstream enterprise programs spanning applications, infrastructure, and security.
• Translating strategic priorities into executable roadmaps, aligned milestones, and measurable outcomes.
• Establishing and leading program governance, executive reporting, risk management, and decision forums.
• Driving alignment across Architecture, Infrastructure, Security, Business, and Product teams in a highly matrixed environment.
• Proactively identifying and mitigating program, financial, dependency, and delivery risks to ensure successful outcomes.
• Managing program financials, forecasting, vendor partnerships, and resource planning to optimize delivery and value.
• Ensuring initiatives deliver business value, platform readiness, and operational resilience, not just technical outcomes.
• Supporting M&A and divestiture initiatives, including IT integration and separation programs, dependency management, risk tracking, and execution timelines.

The Impact You Will Have:

• Enable business scale, resilience, and innovation by driving execution of critical initiatives at the core of the CIO organization.
• Transform strategic priorities into real, measurable business outcomes that support Synopsys’ growth and market leadership.
• Mitigate risks and manage dependencies to ensure seamless delivery of complex, multi-workstream programs.
• Foster alignment and collaboration across diverse technical and business teams, enhancing operational efficiency and effectiveness.
• Shape delivery strategy and influence executive stakeholders, contributing to the organization’s long-term success.
• Support transformative business events such as M&A and divestiture, ensuring smooth integration and separation processes.
• Optimize resource planning, financial management, and vendor partnerships to maximize program value and impact.

What You’ll Need:

• Bachelor’s degree required; PPM degree or equivalent certification strongly preferred.
• 7+ years managing enterprise IT programs, with proven experience across digital platforms, infrastructure, cloud, and security.
• Experience with Jira (or equivalent enterprise delivery tools) to manage large-scale programs, drive cross-team dependency management, and provide portfolio-level visibility to senior leadership.
• Strong understanding of Agile, Waterfall, and Hybrid delivery models, with demonstrated success in adapting to varied project environments.
• Exceptional communication, judgment, and organizational skills, with proven experience working with cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated success influencing senior leaders and executive stakeholders in high-stakes environments.

Who You Are:

• Strategic thinker with a passion for operational excellence and continuous improvement.
• Collaborative leader who inspires and aligns cross-functional teams toward common goals.
• Proactive problem solver, adept at navigating ambiguity and complexity.
• Adaptable and resilient, thriving in fast-paced, transformative environments.
• Empathetic communicator, skilled at negotiating, influencing, and building strong relationships across the organization.

The Team You’ll Be A Part Of:

This role sits at the heart of the CIO organization, driving execution of critical initiatives that enable business scale, resilience, and innovation. You will operate as an individual contributor with significant autonomy and influence, partnering with executive stakeholders and shaping delivery strategy. The team is dedicated to transforming Synopsys’ technology landscape through collaborative, high-impact programs that deliver measurable business value.

Rewards and Benefits:

We offer a comprehensive range of health, wellness, and financial benefits to cater to your needs. Our total rewards include both monetary and non-monetary offerings. Your recruiter will provide more details about the salary range and benefits during the hiring process.