Project Engineering Management, Sr Staff Engineer

Overview

As a Project Engineering Management, Sr Staff Engineer at Synopsys, you will play a key role in driving the success of our engineering projects. You will lead and manage end-to-end security projects and programs, driving continuous process improvements and technology advancements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage end-to-end security projects and programs, driving continuous process improvements and technology advancements.
• Develop and present program KPIs, health checks, and risk assessments to Information Security leadership.
• Gain deep understanding of program portfolios, business context, and cross-program dependencies to ensure successful delivery.
• Communicate findings and progress from initiatives to both management and broader organizational stakeholders.
• Propose and champion new solutions or directions, motivating others to embrace and support innovative approaches.
• Partner closely with IT, Product, and Engineering teams to align security objectives with organizational goals.
• Work independently with limited supervision, proactively driving projects forward and course-correcting as needed.
• Leverage cross-functional knowledge to identify trends, connect insights, and facilitate alignment among key stakeholders.
• Effectively influence and collaborate to ensure continual progress on objectives, managing risks and changes with agility.
• Lead, plan, execute, and control an assigned portfolio of InfoSec projects, spanning risk, compliance, technology, and operations.
• Ensure project status reports are relevant, transparent, and provide actionable value.
• Support Cybersecurity leaders in addressing delivery challenges, advising on specialized technical or business issues as needed.

Impact

• Elevate Synopsys' security posture by successfully delivering high-priority security programs and initiatives.
• Enable informed decision-making through transparent reporting, KPIs, and risk analysis for leadership.
• Foster cross-functional collaboration, breaking down silos and driving unified progress on organizational security goals.
• Drive adoption of best-in-class security practices, influencing technology, governance, and risk management strategies.
• Build trust and credibility within security and technology organizations, serving as a key liaison and principal contact.
• Mitigate risks and address challenges proactively, ensuring timely delivery and continuous improvement of security operations.
• Champion a culture of innovation and agility, adapting practices to meet evolving business and security needs.
• Mentor and guide team members, contributing to skill development and knowledge sharing across the organization.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience delivering Cybersecurity and/or technology projects or programs, ideally in a software/SaaS environment.
• Proven expertise in complex project management, including assessment, prioritization, escalation, and risk mitigation.
• Strong understanding of technology program and portfolio management best practices and methodologies.
• Expert-level knowledge of technology project and program lifecycle management activities and deliverables.
• Advanced analytical skills for data-driven decision-making, tracking progress, and measuring performance.
• Industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or PMP are highly preferred.

Who We're Looking For

• Entrepreneurial self-starter who thrives on ownership and autonomy.
• Exceptional problem solver, able to tackle ambiguity and drive clarity through structured frameworks.
• Outstanding communicator with the ability to convey complex concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Collaborative team player, skilled at building relationships and influencing across all levels of the organization.
• Agile and adaptable, able to pivot and adjust strategies in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Emotionally intelligent, resilient, and committed to continuous learning and improvement.

The Team You'll Be A Part Of

You will join the Synopsys Cybersecurity team, a group of passionate professionals dedicated to safeguarding our organization's assets and data. The team focuses on implementing security best practices, driving world-class security operations, and establishing data-driven governance and risk frameworks. Collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement are at the heart of our culture. You'll work closely with cross-functional stakeholders in IT, Product, and Engineering, contributing to a shared mission of advancing Synopsys' security maturity and resilience.

Rewards and Benefits

We offer a comprehensive range of health, wellness, and financial benefits to cater to your needs. Our total rewards include both monetary and non-monetary offerings. Your recruiter will provide more details about the salary range and benefits during the hiring process.