Technical Program Manager, Platform Engineering

Job Description and Requirements

We Are: At Synopsys, we drive the innovations that shape the way we live and connect. Our technology is central to the era of Pervasive intelligence, from self-driving cars to learning machines. We lead in chip design, verification, and IP integration, empowering the creation of high-performance silicon chips and software content. Join in our Cloud platform transformation through continuous technological innovation.

You Are:A Seasoned Technical Program Manager with a solid history in both product management and engineering program management.You are a dynamic leader who can navigate complex challenges with ease. Yourexpertise spans cloud-native technologiesand your proven program management skillsmakes you the ideal candidate to program manage our Central Platform Engineering teams forward.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Leading and managing the execution of technical programs focused on cloud-native technologies and platforms from inception to completion.
• Partnering with senior leadership to align technical program objectives with strategic goals and vision.
• Collaborating closely with stakeholders to define technical program objectives, scope, anddeliverables.
• Developing and maintaining comprehensive technical program plans that incorporate cloud-native solutions.
• Driving effective communication and collaboration across cross-functional teams including product management, engineering, and support.
• Monitoring technical program progress and implementing solutions to keep projects on track.
• Fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the technical program management function.
• Staying current with industry trends and advancements in CI/CD and cloud-native technologies to enhance program delivery.
• Implement and promote agile methodologies and best practices for project management.
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance platform reliability, performance, and user experience.
• Collaborating with DevOps and engineering teams to optimize platform performance and scalability.

The Impact You Will Have:
Your role is crucial in driving the successful delivery of platforms, products, and initiatives across the company. You will ensure projects align with strategic objectives and foster collaboration across business units. Your expertise in cloud-native technologies will be instrumental in shaping the future of our modern platforms.

What You’ll Need:

• Bachelor's or master’s degree in computer science, Data Science, or a related discipline.
• Proven experience as a Technical Program Managementand/or product management with a background and prior experience in product management.
• Hands on experience with containerization tools (Docker, Kubernetes) and cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP)
• Strong background in CI/CD pipeline management and cloud-native technologies.

• Full stack developer experience will be a great plus
• Experience working in an agile development environment.
• Strong project and product management skills with a track record of managing complex technical programs.
• Exceptional leadership abilities with experience in a technical management role.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to deal with ambiguity and provide clear guidance to the development team
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. PMP certification preferred

Requirements:

• BS/MS with 8+ years of relevant experience in managing large-scale technical programs, specifically with cloud-native technologies
• BS with 10+ years, MS with 8+ years, or Ph.D. with 5+ years of relevant experience in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Agile development methodology practices are required.