Technical Program Manager- Simulation

You will build and lead the PMO function for APAC at Synopsys, a leader in engineering solutions from silicon to systems.

As a Technical Program Manager- Simulation, you will act as an IC role across Japan, Korea, and the broader region, setting the operational foundation for how customer programs are planned, executed, and delivered.

Key responsibilities include:

• Building and implementing PMO methodologies, governance frameworks, and best practices that work across cultures, business units, and customer engagement models
• Overseeing a portfolio of complex customer programs and strategic initiatives, ensuring alignment with business goals, resource capacity, and delivery commitments
• Partnering with the Pipeline and Portfolio team within Professional Services to conduct resource planning, capacity forecasting, and project prioritization
• Providing executive-level reporting, program health assessments, and strategic recommendations to regional and global leadership
• Managing, coaching, and developing a team of Project Managers at various levels

The impact you will have:

• Defining how Synopsys delivers customer programs across APAC, setting the standard for execution, governance, and operational excellence
• Creating visibility into program health, resource constraints, and capacity planning that helps leadership make better decisions faster
• Driving a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement that raises the bar for how we manage programs regionally

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Computer Science, or a related field
• PMP Certification
• 10 or more years of Program or Project Management experience, leading complex, customer-facing initiatives
• Strong experience managing executive stakeholders and customer relationships
• Experience leading geographically distributed teams across multiple countries and time zones
• Fluent English communication skills, both written and verbal

Preferred skills:

• Experience with EDA, semiconductor, CAE, CAD, PLM, or digital engineering solutions
• PgMP, PMI-ACP, or Lean Six Sigma certifications