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Cadence Design · Bangalore

# Sr Principal Program Manager

Bangalore Manager or lead 

Listed on Cadence Design’s official careers site. Listed as of October 18, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there.
[Apply on Cadence Design’s careers site →](https://cadence.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/External_Careers/job/BANGALORE/Sr-Principal-Program-Manager_R55322)

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## Job description

At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology.

### Job Title

Program Manager Location: Bangalore

### Job Summary

Responsible for leading semiconductor IP and foundry programs from initiation through delivery. The role drives planning, execution, governance, stakeholder alignment, risk management, and customer communication to ensure successful program outcomes across multiple engineering disciplines. Must be enthusiastic and proactive leader who enjoys solving complex problems, driving operational excellence, and enabling team success.

Should be passionate about program execution, motivated by measurable outcomes, have and comfortable working in a highly collaborative environment.

### Key Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end execution of semiconductor IP and foundry programs. Develop and maintain integrated program schedules and milestone plans. Drive cross-functional coordination across Architecture, Design, Verification, Physical Design, Characterization, FuSa, Product Engineering, and Operations teams. Manage program risks, issues, dependencies, and mitigation plans. Facilitate executive reviews, customer reviews, and phase-gate checkpoints.

Track delivery commitments, resource constraints, and critical path activities. Drive governance processes, metrics reporting, and status communication. Partner with engineering and business stakeholders to resolve execution challenges. Ensure alignment between roadmap commitments, customer expectations, and execution plans. Champion process improvements and operational excellence across programs. Participate in Key initiatives and drive KPIs for Operations teams

### Required Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electronics, Computer Engineering, or related discipline. 10+ years of program/project management experience in semiconductor or EDA industries. Strong understanding of semiconductor IP development lifecycle and design flows. Experience managing cross-functional engineering teams. Proven ability to manage schedules, risks, dependencies, and stakeholder communications. Excellent presentation and communication skills.

### Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Foundry programs (TSMC/Samsung/Intel/GF). Familiarity with memory, logic, GPIO, mixed-signal, or platform IP development. Experience with Jira, Power BI, advanced Excel, and dashboarding. PMP, PgMP, or Agile certifications is an advantage. Critical Success Factors Ownership and accountability Executive presence Customer-facing communication skills Strong analytical and problem-solving ability Ability to influence without authority Conflict resolution and negotiation skills We’re doing work that matters.

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## At a glance
- Posted by the employer: Not stated
- First seen by OpenNash: Oct 11, 2026
- Last checked: Oct 18, 2026
- Listed for: 7 days
- Location: Bangalore[Apply on Cadence Design’s careers site →](https://cadence.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/External_Careers/job/BANGALORE/Sr-Principal-Program-Manager_R55322)

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