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# SW Development and Release Operations Technical Program Manager

- **Company:** Cadence Design Systems, Inc.
- **Location:** San Jose, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $185,500.0 - $344,500.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C (Programming Language), Business Process Modeling, C++ (Programming Language), Configuration Management, Software Quality, Computer Programming, Python (Programming Language), Project Management Software, Release Management, Software Engineering
- **Published:** October 20, 2026
- **Apply:** https://cadence.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/External_Careers/job/SAN-JOSE/SW-Development-and-Release-Operations-Technical-Program-Manager_R56838

## About the Role

* Proficient in Program Management and Project Management
 * Background in Software Development and Validation Process.
 * Experience in Cross-Group coordination to achieve target timelines.
 * 8+ years of program management experience. 10-15 years of experience preferred.
 * BS Degree in Engineering or Science. MS preferred.

Strongly preferred:

 * EDA domain knowledge including familiarity with tool development, support and deployment
 * Programming skills (Python, C, C++)
 * Experience in process development and deployment for Software products.
 * Experience in software quality monitoring and improvement.
 * Experience in using AI tools to build release infrastructure., * knowledge of both theoretical and practical aspects of project management
 * knowledge of project management techniques and tools
 * direct work experience in project management capacity
 * proven experience in people management
 * proven experience in strategic planning, risk/change management
 * proficient in project management software

Key competencies

 * Critical thinking and problem solving skills
 * Planning and organizing
 * Decision-making
 * Communication Skills
 * Influencing and Leading
 * Team Work
 * Conflict Management
 * Adaptability
 * Function in a very fast moving environment.

## Description

We are looking for a SW Program Manager who will be responsible for the overall release management of Sign-off Products in the Digital and Sign-off Group at Cadence., * Lead the planning and track the delivery of product releases through various stages.

 * Facilitate the definition of release scope, goals and deliverables
 * Work across several functional groups: R&D developers, Product Validation, Configuration Management, Product Engineering to achieve target milestones in very fast moving environment.
 * Constantly monitor and report on progress of product releases to all stakeholders
 * Develop and streamline processes to improve productivity, efficiency and ability to meet targets. Identify and remove bottlenecks.
 * Monitor product quality metrics and track key quality indicators.