Principle Project Manager – AE

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Position Description:
This position is responsible for leading a cross-functional, matrix team focused on delivery of services engagements and technology initiatives for external customers. You will manage project(s) from initiation through delivery, working with the account teams to close business and then having overall technical and commercial responsibility for the project(s). This position assigns, organizes and monitors work of project staff, working collaboratively with technical leads, and ensuring completion of the project(s) on schedule and within budget constraints. Good communication skills are required as there is regular interaction with customer and Cadence management involving technical and commercial status and negotiations. This is not a sales position but does require close collaboration with the Cadence Sales, Field and Services Teams.

Responsibilities:
• Lead cross-functional teams, ensuring that all deliverables are successfully managed, executed, monitored and controlled such that Customer success and satisfaction are achieved.
• Creation, maintenance and tracking of project plans and schedules, activities and issues associated with customer engagement(s).
• Drive project tasks to completion in accordance with schedule and cost constraints. Reports status and other metrics related to the project activity.
• Proactively identify, mitigate and resolve issues.
• Manage and set priorities for resources across teams to achieve project objectives.
• Foster an environment of collaboration, trust, and accountability for teams supporting the customer project.

Position Requirements:
Requires a Master's degree in electrical or computer engineering with a minimum of 10-15 years of experience. The ideal candidate possesses experience driving tactical services engagements and initiatives involving customer requests for analog, SOC, verification or package/board expertise. Background in IC design, SOC verification, RTL or IP development along with project management certification considered a plus. Proven ability to manage multiple complex projects along with strong communication / presentation, assessment and analytical skills a must. Occasional domestic and internal travel is required for this position.

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