Principal Program Manager (Academic Network)

Cadence Design Systems; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

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

The Cadence Academic Network Team focuses on introducing Intelligent system Design Technologies to the Global Academic Ecosystem. We provide easy access to industry-grade Computational Software technologies in the areas of EDA, IP, VLSI, Hardware, RF, System Simulation, Molecular Biology, and more. The Cadence Academic Network focuses on enabling fundamental research, building specialized talent communities, supporting workforce development, and promoting the Cadence brand with the academic population. We implement Computational Software proficiencies such as Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence through designed programs, teaching, research, systems, and tools. We are hiring a leader to support and develop our Academic network in EMEA.

In this varied role, you will be expected to:

1. Proactively build strong academic relationships, design programs and solutions to proliferate technology adoption at universities, promote the Cadence brand, and support workforce development for Cadence and Cadence customers by advising and assisting with curriculum design.
2. Develop specialized research communities to advance collaborative research of our technology.
3. Identify high-potential, diverse technical talent, technical and business collaborations, and influence curriculums at key academic institutions.
4. Design and implement teaching and research programs in EMEA universities.
5. Function as an Applications Engineer for professors and students by providing training and support on Cadence technology in partnership with Cadence Education Services and Ecosystem partners.
6. Serve as a brand representative at university events, ensuring coordination of interactions, cohesion, and consistency in engagement strategy and best practices.
7. Collaborate with Cadence internal client groups by delivering support and guidance on messaging, programs, and partnerships to Cadence EMEA R&D and WFO.

Job Qualifications:

• Graduate degree in CS or EE, with a passion for technology and education.
• Application Engineering experience in the EDA and/or IP space.
• Familiarity with a university setting with an understanding of the academic stakeholder and university processes. Academic connections – a plus.
• Customer-oriented with a high degree of personal initiative, hands-on approach, and flexibility.
• Project Management/Organizational Skills.
• Team-oriented and works well across a variety of personalities and disciplines.
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation communication skills.

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