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You know the difference between a program that delivers on time and one that delivers real business value, and you have learned to optimize for both without sacrificing either.You are comfortable walking into a room where engineering, finance, and business leaders are all talking past each other and walking out with alignment, a decision, and next steps. You do not need perfect information to get started. You work with what you have, ask the questions that matter, and move the work forward without creating chaos downstream.Leading through uncertainty does not rattle you. Aggressive deadlines, shifting priorities, and evolving business models are the conditions you operate in best. You have built integrated teams across functions and geographies, and you know how to get people who do not report to you to deliver on commitments they care about.At Synopsys, you will steward enterprise investments that affect how the company operates at scale. The programs you lead will be complex, cross-functional, and consequential.What You'll Be DoingLead large, complex enterprise programs from business case through delivery, including requirements gathering, scoping, resourcing, execution, and post-launch sustainmentManage program-level risks, dependencies, and mitigation strategies across multiple workstreams and stakeholder groupsBuild and lead cross-functional teams that span internal organizations, external partners, and multiple global sitesFacilitate steering committee meetings and deliver executive briefings that communicate status, trade-offs, and decisions clearly to all levels of the organizationDevelop resourcing strategies that balance program delivery needs with day-to-day operational demands across the businessDrive escalation and resolution of blockers, scope changes, and budget variances in real timeCoach and mentor team members, helping them grow their strengths while delivering on program outcomesThe Impact You Will HaveYou will deliver transformational programs that directly support Synopsys's strategic priorities and business growthYour leadership will ensure that enterprise investments are stewarded effectively and deliver measurable business valueYou will create alignment across functions that historically operate in silos, enabling faster decision-making and executionThe resourcing strategies you build will help teams deliver on commitments without burning outYour ability to manage ambiguity and change will reduce risk and keep critical programs on track even when conditions shiftThe teams you build and mentor will become stronger program leaders themselvesYour work will shape how Synopsys scales its operations and adapts to an evolving business modelWhat You'll NeedBachelor's degree8+ years of program or project management experience leading large-scale, complex programs or equivalent management experienceProven ability to build and lead integrated teams across functions, geographies, and organizational boundariesStrong financial and analytical skills, including budget management, variance analysis, and business case developmentExperience managing programs in a matrix organization where influence matters more than authorityDemonstrated ability to make independent decisions and step into higher-level leadership roles during critical momentsExperience leading virtual and remote teams is a plusWho You AreYou can walk into a cross-functional meeting with differing opinions and walk out with a decision everyone understands and commits toYou know how to set performance expectations that are clear, realistic, and tied to what actually mattersYou stay focused on deliverables while remaining flexible enough to adapt when variables change mid-executionYou push back when scope creeps, timelines slip, or requirements become too vague, and you do it in a way that strengthens the program instead of derailing itYou are the person who sees the risk three months before it becomes a crisis and puts the mitigation plan in motionYou lead through uncertainty without creating more of it for your teamRewards and BenefitsWe offer a comprehensive range of health, wellness, and financial benefits to cater to your needs. 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