Program Manager I

At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology. Required Qualifications: Degree in Electrical, Electronic, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline 2–4 years of relevant experience in program coordination, project management, engineering operations, software delivery, or a related technical environment Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with technical teams and stakeholders Experience coordinating software or engineering projects using agile practices, sprint planning, milestone tracking, and delivery follow-up Working knowledge of project and engineering collaboration tools such as GitHub Issues, GitHub Projects, GitHub Actions, Jira, or equivalent Basic scripting or automation capability, preferably using Python, Bash, or AI-assisted workflow automation Structured, proactive, and detail-oriented, with the ability to follow up across multiple parallel workstreams Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities: Coordinate day-to-day project activity with project leads, including task tracking and follow-up on actions Maintain project plans, schedules, and status updates in agreed tools Maintain resource allocation and staffing plans, including availability, assignments, and forecast demand Surface resource conflicts, gaps, and capacity risks early Track sprint progress, milestones, and key deliverables Prepare regular status reports covering progress, risks, dependencies, and blockers Escalate risks and blockers with clear context and proposed actions Monitor sales pipeline activity and translate opportunities into early resourcing inputs Maintain visibility between pipeline demand and team capacity Coordinate effort estimation inputs with technical leads Track scope, staffing needs, and delivery commitments Identify and improve coordination workflows and processes Use AI tools to improve reporting, planning, action tracking, and workflow automation We’re doing work that matters. Help us solve what others can’t.