Project Engineering Manager, Staff

Job Description and Requirements 

Synopsys a world leader in providing semiconductor IP industry, is seeking a Project Engineering Manager whose primary mandate is to ensure the definition, planning and execution of tasks related to the auditing and management of the Synopsys Quality Management System.  The primary focus will be on coordinating the activities of the Quality team in interaction with Functional Safety, Cyber Security and Synopsys’ IP development teams. This position will work globally with internal teams to ensure that we achieve product, customer, quality, and reliability requirements.

Your responsibilities

• Manage project scope, project schedule and project risks.
• Manage multiple projects in parallel, synchronizing common activities and interdependent tasks.
• Co-ordinate interdependent tasks between Quality, Functional Safety Cybersecurity, and Operations teams.
• Ensure communication within the team and with all stakeholders.
• Tracking progress against project milestones and holding others accountable for assigned tasks.
• Scheduling meetings while also tracking and following up with action items
• Plan, steer and monitor project activities.
• Resolve schedule conflicts and handle deviations.
• Report project statuses to technical and management levels.
• Support team strategic programs such as Quality Management Platform development and training

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or Applied Science (or equivalent)
• 5+ years of experience in IP Development or Project Management (or some combination)
• Proven record of project management experience of international and multi-sited projects
• Excellent communication skills in English, both in writing and speaking
• Highly motivated and able to motivate team members.
• Ability to work independently.

Advantages

• Working knowledge of JIRA, Big Picture and Confluence
• Knowledge of office productivity programs such as Microsoft Office or equivalent
• Formal training and/or certification in Project Management
• Knowledge of quality standards such as ISO 9001 or IATF 16949
• Knowledge of ISO 26262:2018 and/or Knowledge of ISO 21434 
• Knowledge of automotive and functional safety/software/cybersecurity development lifecycle
• Knowledge of semiconductor development flows

At Synopsys, we’re at the heart of the innovations that change the way we work and play. Self-driving cars. Artificial Intelligence. The cloud. 5G. The Internet of Things. These breakthroughs are ushering in the Era of Smart Everything. And we’re powering it all with the world’s most advanced technologies for chip design and software security. If you share our passion for innovation, we want to meet you.

Inclusion and Diversity are important to us. Synopsys considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, military veteran status, or disability.