Program Management (Technical), Principal

Program Management (Technical), PrincipalWe Are Synopsys is the leader in engineering solutions from silicon to systems, enabling customers to rapidly innovate AI-powered products. We deliver industry-leading silicon design, IP, simulation and analysis solutions, and design services. We partner closely with our customers across a wide range of industries to maximize their R&D capability and productivity, powering innovation today that ignites the ingenuity of tomorrow. You Are You have spent years managing technical programs where the stakes are real: a missed milestone means a customer's tape-out slips, a miscommunication means a silicon spin, and a poorly managed risk means millions of dollars and months of schedule lost. You know that program management in the IP world is not about status reports, it is about being the person who sees around corners, catches the integration issue before it becomes a blocker, and keeps a dozen moving parts aligned across time zones and organizations.

You are comfortable sitting in a room with a customer's SoC architect talking through their power budget and walking out with a clear plan for how your IP fits their roadmap. You do not wait for perfect information. You ask the right questions, synthesize what matters, and drive decisions that keep programs moving. You have managed enough programs to know when a schedule is real and when it is wishful thinking, and you are not afraid to escalate early. You think in terms of outcomes, not activities.

You care about whether the customer gets to tape-out on time with IP that works, not whether your slides look polished. At Synopsys, you will work with tier-one customers on programs that define the next generation of SoCs, and the IP portfolio you manage will end up in products that ship at scale.What You'll Be DoingManage end-to-end IP development programs for tier-one customers, from initial requirements through silicon bring-up, ensuring delivery against committed schedules and specificationsServe as the primary technical and operational point of contact between customers and Synopsys cross-functional teams, including Sales, Marketing, FAE, CAE, and R&DPlan and drive program schedules across standard IP deliveries, custom IP development, and foundry process technology node transitionsIdentify, track, and escalate technical and schedule risks, driving issues to resolution across internal development teams and external customer stakeholdersCoordinate IP integration activities with customer SoC design teams, ensuring successful acquisition, integration, and silicon validationTranslate customer SoC requirements into actionable development plans, working with R&D to align IP roadmaps with customer product timelinesCommunicate program status, risks, and dependencies to stakeholders at multiple levels, from engineering teams to executive leadershipThe Impact You Will HaveEnable customers to meet their SoC tape-out schedules by delivering IP on time and to specification, directly affecting their product launch timelinesReduce customer integration risk by proactively identifying and resolving technical issues before they impact silicon bring-upExpand Synopsys IP footprint in customer roadmaps by identifying opportunities for future SoC programs based on deep program engagementImprove cross-functional execution by creating clarity across geographically distributed teams, reducing miscommunication and reworkStrengthen customer relationships through consistent delivery and technical credibility, turning program success into long-term partnershipsInfluence internal IP development priorities by bringing customer voice and real-world integration challenges back to R&D teamsShape how Synopsys executes complex, high-stakes programs by setting the standard for technical program management in the Silicon IP businessWhat You'll NeedBachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent with 10 to 15+ years of relevant experience in program management or technical leadership rolesProven track record managing programs in analog and digital SoC design environments, with demonstrated ability to deliver complex technical programs on scheduleDeep knowledge of IC manufacturing, process technology, design flow, and sign-off processes, with the ability to speak credibly with customer engineering teamsUnderstanding of memory and standard cell design, including how IP integrates into SoC design flows and what can go wrong during integrationExperience working directly with customers in a technical or program capacity, managing expectations and navigating complex stakeholder environmentsAbility to manage multiple concurrent programs with competing priorities, making clear trade-off decisions and keeping teams alignedStrong technical communication skills, you can explain a complex integration issue to a customer architect and translate it into an actionable plan for internal R&DWho You AreYou can walk into a customer meeting, listen to their SoC requirements, and come out with a clear understanding of what they actually need versus what they said they needYou know when to escalate and when to solve, and you do not let issues sit hoping they will resolve themselvesYou are comfortable operating in ambiguity, you can start a program with incomplete requirements and drive the right conversations to fill in the gaps without stalling progressYou manage up and down effectively, keeping executives informed without over-communicating and keeping engineering teams focused without micromanagingYou have the technical depth to challenge an unrealistic schedule or a risky integration approach, and the credibility to make that challenge stickYou think about the customer's success as your success, and you take ownership of program outcomes even when the path to get there is messyAt 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.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 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.