Project Engineering Management, Director
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In short
Synopsys is looking for an experienced Director of Project Engineering Management to lead a team responsible for delivering complex Mixed-Signal IP and semiconductor development projects. This role requires a strong track record in project and program management, team leadership, and navigating technical and customer-facing challenges.
Responsibilities
- Lead and mentor a team of project engineering managers delivering Mixed-Signal IP and semiconductor development projects.
- Track and analyze portfolio performance, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
- Monitor project health in real time, spotting early warning signs and guiding teams to course-correct.
- Communicate project status, risks, and escalations to senior management.
- Partner cross-functionally with Engineering, Sales, Marketing, Customer Support, and IP Program Management.
- Drive process innovation and consistency across the project management function.
- Support project managers in high-stakes customer interactions.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Applied Science, or equivalent practical experience.
- 10+ years of hands-on experience in project management, program management, or technical delivery roles, ideally in Mixed-Signal IP, SOC, ASIC, or semiconductor development environments.
- Proven track record leading teams of project managers or technical program managers.
- Deep experience managing customer expectations and navigating difficult conversations.
- Strong working knowledge of project management methodologies and tools.
- Experience adhering to quality management system processes and procedures is a strong plus.
- Comfort operating at both strategic and tactical levels.
Desired Qualifications
- Ability to quickly assess project status and identify critical needs.
- Proactive in surfacing risks and asking critical questions.
- Skill in explaining complex project tradeoffs concisely.
- Ability to build trust through clear communication and decisive action.
- Comfortable saying 'no' when scope, timeline, or resources are misaligned.
- Thrives in dynamic environments with shifting priorities and evolving requirements.
Benefits
- Comprehensive range of health, wellness, and financial benefits.
- Total rewards include both monetary and non-monetary offerings.
- Opportunity to lead a team and influence project delivery success.
- Chance to build a scalable project management culture.
- Mentorship opportunities to grow the next generation of project engineering managers.
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Company
Synopsys Inc
Job Posted
2 weeks ago
Employment Type
Full Time
WorkMode
On Site
Experience Level
Director
Locations
Nepean, Canada
Qualification
Bachelor, Master
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