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Senior Staff Program Manager, IP Products - 16977
Synopsys Inc
Mississauga, CAN
Full Time
Senior
1 weeks ago
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About the Role
Synopsys seeks a Senior Staff Program Manager to lead strategic business plans and operational efficiency initiatives for Interface IP teams. You will oversee high-stakes programs, deploy AI tools, and drive performance management across engineering and business units.
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Program ManagementOperational StrategyCross functional LeadershipAI ToolsPerformance ManagementData Analysis
Responsibilities
- Partner with Interface IP senior leadership to co create and execute strategic business plans
- Oversee and coordinate high stakes quotes and programs across engineering, operations, and business teams
- Lead operational efficiency initiatives with a focus on deploying and scaling AI tools and flows
- Design, implement, and refine performance management processes
- Build and sustain communication channels for the engineering community
- Act as connective tissue across business units for customer engagement and messaging
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, business, or related field
- 8+ years of hands on experience in operational strategy and execution in engineering or technical environments
- Demonstrated ability to lead large scale, cross functional initiatives
- Proven project management skills with a track record of successful program delivery
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong analytical mindset, comfortable using data to drive decisions
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We Are
- Synopsys is the leader in engineering solutions from silicon to systems, enabling customers to rapidly innovate AI powered products.
You Are
- You see the big picture and know exactly which levers to pull to make things run smoother across teams.
- You have spent years orchestrating complex engineering programs where the technical and the operational meet.
- You are comfortable explaining the business case for a new AI workflow to a VP one moment, and then diving into the details with engineers to remove blockers the next.
What You'll Be Doing
- Partnering with Interface IP senior leadership to co create and execute strategic business plans that directly impact Synopsys’s growth trajectory
- Overseeing and coordinating high stakes quotes and programs, ensuring engineering, operations, and business teams are in sync and moving toward shared goals
- Leading operational efficiency initiatives with a focus on deploying and scaling AI tools and flows across the IP Group, pinpointing bottlenecks and driving measurable improvements
- Designing, implementing, and refining performance management processes that keep teams accountable, transparent, and continuously improving
- Building and sustaining communication channels that keep the entire engineering community engaged and in the loop on technology updates and unified design flows
- Acting as the connective tissue across business units for customer engagement and messaging, making sure the story is clear and consistent from pitch to delivery
The Impact You Will Have
- Drive faster and more reliable delivery of Interface IP projects by clearing operational roadblocks and aligning cross functional teams
- Increase adoption of new AI tools and flows, raising the bar for automation, productivity, and quality across the group
- Elevate the visibility and effectiveness of performance management, helping teams and leaders focus on what moves the needle
- Build a stronger, more informed engineering community by making sure everyone gets the right information at the right time
- Improve customer engagement outcomes by ensuring our messaging is aligned and our delivery meets (or exceeds) expectations
- Influence strategic decisions at the leadership level with data backed insights and operational clarity
What You'll Need
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, business, or a related field (analog or digital hardware design experience is a plus)
- 8+ years of hands on experience in operational strategy and execution in engineering or technical environments
- Demonstrated ability to lead large scale, cross functional initiatives and deliver results in complex organizational settings
- Proven project management skills with a track record of successful program delivery
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including crafting executive presentations and engaging diverse stakeholders
- Strong analytical mindset, comfortable using data to drive decisions and improvements
Who You Are
- You translate complex strategy into clear, actionable plans and do not hesitate to adjust course when the data demands it
- You ask tough questions, challenge assumptions, and hold yourself and others to a high bar of accountability
- You move fluidly between technical detail and business context, making sure nothing gets lost in translation
- You build trust with your teams by being transparent, ethical, and consistent in your actions
- You see every operational hiccup as a chance to learn and improve, not just something to fix and forget
The Team You'll Be Part Of
- You’ll join the Synopsys Canada Interface IP design team, partnering directly with senior leaders across IPG and adjacent organizations within Synopsys globally.
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.
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