Program Management (Technical), Principal

You Are:

You are a passionate technologist with a strong drive to solve complex challenges and deliver exceptional customer experiences. You thrive in fast-paced, collaborative environments and possess a deep understanding of semiconductor design flows, EDA tools, and system integration. Your approach is rooted in curiosity and innovation, enabling you to quickly grasp new concepts and translate technical requirements into practical solutions. You are comfortable engaging with diverse stakeholders, from engineers to executives, and enjoy acting as the bridge between Synopsys’ cutting-edge technologies and our customers’ success. You are adept at managing multiple priorities, adapting to changing requirements, and consistently delivering high-quality outcomes. Your communication skills are outstanding, allowing you to articulate complex ideas clearly and foster strong relationships. You are motivated by continuous learning and seek opportunities to your technical expertise and industry knowledge. With a strong sense of ownership and a ccountability, you are dedicated to driving projects forward and making a measurable impact. Your collaborative spirit, empathy, and problem-solvin g acumen position you as a trusted advisor to both your teammates and Synopsys customers. If you are eager to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of semiconductor innovation, we invite you to bring your talents to our team.

Summary / Role Purpose

Join the Synopsys S&A Program Management team to partner with our customers to engineer what's ahead, solve their real-world engineering problems, and deploy Ansys part of Synopsys software and solutions in their design workflows. The Program Manager leads the scoping and planning of key programs and successfully executes the program against established commitments. Serves as the central focal point of contact, and coordinates and manages internal and external communication of cross-functional teams across all levels of internal and external customer management. Provides the central collaboration point between Customer, Account Management and Services Delivery.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Guide complex Services engagements to successful outcomes using Program Management experience, planning and negotiation skills, subject matter expertise and industry knowledge

Work as an integral member of the Sales and S&A Program Management to progress and secure the consulting business. This will involve working with Sales to develop program management strategies

Facilitate the definition of project scope, goal, requirements, and deliverables

Define project tasks and resource requirements

Develop and manage Program level initiatives and coordinating project plans

Establish self as a trusted advisor to multiple customers; understand their key business initiatives, product design needs and engineering design workflows; analyse how to address customers’ requirements using Ansys products and platform, articulate Ansys’ value proposition

Manage and track project resource allocations, timelines, and deliverables across multiple interconnected workstreams

Collaborate with Account Management team and Services team to position next phase / program

Identify and manage project risk, escalate, and interact with internal and customer management for status and issue resolution

Provide senior level guidance and oversight on customers advanced technical solution project planning

Work independently within multi-disciplinary teams

Provide leadership on development of PMO Standards and Processes

Mentor junior Program Managers and Project Managers

Participate in corporate initiatives to further enhance Ansys technology, processes and people skills

Ability to organize and manage multiple projects which are complex in nature, coordinate colleagues across geographically diverse locations

Contribute to Pre-Sale, Business Development and Assessment activities

Minimum Education/Certification Requirements and Experience

Required education and degree type: BS, MS or PhD in engineering and/or business or related field

Required minimum years of professional experience in an engineering software environment: BS+12, MS+10, or PhD+7

Experience working in engineering / product development environment

Proven experience in program management or complex project management with multiple workstreams

Proven stakeholder management skills

Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to lead status presentations to customers, fluent in writing and speaking English

Strong organizational and time management skills, possesses a sense of urgency

Projects a professional image and demonstrates business acumen, driven to succeed

Strong leadership and mentoring skills

Competency in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, SharePoint, and Outlook

Ability to travel domestically up to 35% of time

Fluent Japanese language is required

Preferred Qualifications and Skills

Preferred education and years of professional experience in an engineering software environment: BS+16, MS+14, or PhD+11

10 years of experience in Program Management with an enterprise software and technology deployment focus

Demonstrated use of relevant Ansys software or knowledge of other commercial CAE, CAD, EDA, PLM software packages

Experience with both Waterfall and Agile Project Management methodologies

Ability to interact effectively with customer senior business managers and C-level executives

Additional preferred requirements for the specific position being advertised

Project/Program management Certification

2-5 years leadership experience

Who You Are: You are s elf-motivated, with strong communication skill. You are a team player with good interpersonal skills.

The Team You’ll Be A Part Of: You will be joining a team that drives technological innovation and shapes the future of the industry. Our team focuses on chip design, verification, and IP integration, contributing to the era of pervasive intelligence.

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.