Director of Program Development

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:
An experienced leader with a strong background in silicon design project management. You excel at planning and managing complex projects and have a knack for strategic thinking and customer engagement. Your communication skills are top-notch, enabling you to report project statuses at the executive level and coordinate effectively with cross-functional teams. You thrive in a multi-site team environment and enjoy solving design execution issues. You are autonomous, proactive, and capable of organizing complex information into coherent plans.

What You’ll Be Doing:
 * Maintaining plans for ongoing projects and products
 * Assessing potential projects to determine resourcing requirements, timelines, and other needs
 * Strategizing ways to structure projects to meet customer requirements
 * Reporting the status of ongoing projects at the executive level
 * Coordinating customer development with R&D design team leads, managing action items and responses
 * Reviewing customer communication for coherency and appropriateness
 * Documenting processes, procedures, and organizational functions
 * Interacting and communicating with design teams for all planning and tracking aspects
 * Collaborating with other project managers to solve design execution issues

 The Impact You Will Have:
 * Driving the development of next-generation DDR and HBM PHYs in the Synopsys IP portfolio
 * Ensuring projects are well-planned and resourced, contributing to timely and successful product development
 * Enhancing customer satisfaction by addressing critical needs and coordinating effective responses
 * Providing strategic insights and reports to executive leadership, influencing decision-making
 * Facilitating clear and coherent communication between customers and design teams
 * Streamlining processes and procedures to improve project management efficiency

 What You’ll Need:
 * Bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical/computer engineering or Program Management with a strong technical focus on silicon design engineering
 * 10+ years of industry experience in silicon design project management
 * Understanding of digital and custom mixed-signal design flows
 * Strong communication skills for strategic planning and status reporting
 * Ability to organize complex information into well-documented plans
 * Capability to strategize and evaluate multiple scenarios
 * Experience working autonomously with high-level guidance

 Who You Are:
You are a strategic thinker, a problem solver, and a strong communicator. You excel in a multi-site team environment and have the ability to understand problems and seek solutions effectively. You are proactive, organized, and capable of managing complex projects with minimal oversight.

 The Team You’ll Be A Part Of:
You will join a supportive, multi-site engineering team engaged in creating the next-generation DDR and HBM PHYs in the Synopsys IP portfolio. This team is dedicated to innovation and collaboration, working together to develop leading-edge products.

Inclusion and Diversity are important to us. Synopsys considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, military veteran status, or disability.

In addition to the base salary, this role may be eligible for an annual bonus, equity, and other discretionary bonuses. Synopsys offers comprehensive health, wellness, and financial benefits as part of a of a competitive total rewards package. The actual compensation offered will be based on a number of job-related factors, including location, skills, experience, and education. Your recruiter can share more specific details on the total rewards package upon request. The base salary range for this role is across the U.S.