What You ll Be Doing:

Manage security-focused projects, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and industry standards.

Oversee security initiatives related to open-source projects, including assessing vulnerabilities, coordinating remediation efforts, and promoting best practices within the engineering teams.

Collaborate closely with stakeholders to define project objectives, scope, and deliverables.

Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans.

Drive effective communication and collaboration across cross-functional teams.

Monitor program progress and implement solutions to keep projects on track.

Drive continuous improvement initiatives by evaluating current processes and recommending enhancements to increase efficiency and security effectiveness.

Proactively identify challenge areas and risks requiring executive engagement.

Identify issues and roadblocks, and escalate with the right level of details and priority.

Drive problem resolution through fact-based, conscious, and quality decision-making.

The Impact You Will Have:

Ensure the security and integrity of Synopsys products, particularly in open-source environments.
Lead the initiatives w.r.t product security.
Develop strategic project plans that align with organizational goals and industry standards.
Facilitate cross-functional collaboration to enhance communication and project outcomes.
Implement solutions to keep projects on track, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality results.
Promote best practices and continuous improvement initiatives within the engineering teams.
Identify and mitigate risks, ensuring proactive management of potential challenges.
Provide valuable insights and recommendations based on data analytics, driving enhancements in product security.
Foster a culture of security awareness and compliance within the organization.
Contribute to the overall success of Synopsys security and data engineering initiatives.

What You ll Need:

Project Management Experience: 2+ years of experience specifically in technical program management with overall experience of 8 to 12 years.

Hands-on working knowledge in Python / Perl. Ability to do code reviews and take part in design discussions.

Product Security Knowledge: Strong understanding of product security principles, especially related to open-source projects.

Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.

Communication skills: Excellent verbal and written communication abilities for cross-functional collaboration.

Stakeholder Management: Ability to define project objectives and collaborate closely with stakeholders.

Project Planning: Skills in developing and maintaining comprehensive project plans.

Who You Are:

A proactive and detail-oriented leader who can manage complex projects and drive them to successful completion.
An excellent communicator who can effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
A strategic thinker with a strong understanding of product security and data engineering principles.
A problem solver who can identify challenges and implement effective solutions.
A continuous learner who stays updated with the latest industry trends and best practices.

Technical Program Manager - Staff