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Project/ Program Management, Principal

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Category General Management Hire Type Employee Job ID 17049 Date posted 04/27/2026

What You’ll Be Doing:

  • Serving as the primary point of contact for assigned customer engagements across Synopsys’ ARC Processor Product Line, including cutting-edge AI, DSP, and RISC-V-based solutions.
  • Developing, maintaining, and strengthening customer relationships through clear, consistent communication and a commitment to exceeding expectations.
  • Coordinating cross-functional, global teams to ensure exemplary support and timely delivery of project milestones and deliverables.
  • Driving weekly account reviews and implementing proactive measures to identify, assess, mitigate, and resolve any program-related risks or issues.
  • Building trusted partner relationships with key customer stakeholders, from engineering leads to senior and executive management, to foster long-term business growth.
  • Preparing and supporting executive-level discussions and periodic management review meetings with ARC senior leadership.
  • Managing multiple concurrent projects, ensuring all programs meet schedule, quality, and customer satisfaction goals.

The Impact You Will Have:

  • Elevating Synopsys’ reputation as a trusted partner through superior program management and customer engagement.
  • Driving successful deployments of innovative ARC processor solutions, enabling customers to achieve their technical and business objectives.
  • Enhancing internal collaboration between R&D, support, and executive teams to ensure seamless project execution.
  • Expanding business opportunities by nurturing strong, long-term customer relationships and identifying avenues for future collaboration.
  • Championing a customer-focused mindset across the organization, ensuring clarity in commitments and deliverables.
  • Mitigating risks and resolving challenges proactively, contributing to high-quality, on-time program delivery.
  • Providing valuable insights to senior management for strategic decision-making and continuous process improvement.

What You’ll Need:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
  • 10+ years of relevant experience in program management, with a proven record of success in the semiconductor industry.
  • Deep understanding of IC manufacturing, process technology, design flows, and sign-off processes.
  • Technical proficiency with advanced processor technologies, including AI, DSP, and RISC-V architectures.
  • Demonstrated experience managing complex, multi-disciplinary projects across global teams.
  • Fluency in English and Japanese, with exceptional verbal and written communication skills.

Who You Are:

  • Strategic thinker with strong organizational and analytical skills.
  • Proactive problem solver who thrives in fast-paced, evolving environments.
  • Collaborative leader who builds trust and fosters teamwork across diverse groups.
  • Detail-oriented, process-driven, and committed to quality and follow-through.
  • Resilient and adaptable, able to remain calm and focused under pressure.
  • Customer-centric with a passion for innovation and continuous improvement.

At Synopsys, we want talented people of every background to feel valued and supported to do their best work. Synopsys considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, military veteran status, or disability.

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