Key Account Project Manager

Position Description:

This position is responsible for leading a cross-functional, matrix team focused on silicon design tool proliferation, managing technical engagements and technology initiatives for strategic external customers. You will manage project(s) from initiation through delivery, working with the field technical and product engineering teams to ensure the on-time delivery of committed projects.  Working with the account teams to develop business proposals and then having technical and commercial responsibility for the project(s). This position assigns, organizes and monitors work of program staff, providing technical support and direction, and ensuring completion of the program on schedule and within budget constraints. Good communication skills are required as there is regular interaction with customer team and the Cadence account team involving technical and commercial negotiations.   This is not a sales position but does require close collaboration with the Cadence Sales Team along with the Cadence Product, IP and Services Teams.

Responsibilities:

Lead globalized cross-functional teams, ensuring that all deliverables are successfully managed, executed, monitored and controlled such that Customer success and satisfaction are achieved.
Coordinate between a Cadence key customer account team and extended members of Cadence’s EDA tool, IP product and application engineering teams supporting the account.
Drive account level project tasks to completion in accordance with the project schedule. Reports status and other metrics related to the account projects.
Proactively identify, mitigate and resolve issues.
Manage and set priorities for resources across teams to achieve customer account objectives.
Foster an environment of collaboration, trust, and accountability for teams supporting the customer account.
Position Requirements:

Requires a bachelor’s degree in electrical or computer engineering with a minimum of 7-10 years of experience. The ideal candidate possesses experience driving EDA product engagements involving customer requests for analog, SOC, verification or package/board expertise along with design software products. Background in IC design, SOC verification, RTL or IP development along with project management certification considered a plus.  Proven ability to manage multiple complex programs along with strong communication / presentation, assessment and analytical skills a must. Occasional domestic and internal travel is required for this position.

Not an entry level position. Requires current US Work Authorization.

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