Technical Strategic Program Manager - Chief of Staff

$237,000 - $355,000/Yr

Synopsys - Sunnyvale, CA

Full-time - Senior

Sunnyvale, CA

Publishing Industries

About the position

The Technical Strategic Program Manager - Chief of Staff role is designed for a highly experienced individual with a strong technical background in engineering or product management. This position serves as the right hand to the Senior Vice President of Product Management, playing a crucial role in driving key initiatives, optimizing cross-functional collaboration, and ensuring the effective operation of the product management team. The role requires strategic planning, project management, and the ability to provide technical insights to support decision-making processes.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the SVP to develop and implement strategic plans, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and objectives.
• Oversee and manage high-priority projects, ensuring timely and high impact delivery.
• Provide deep technical insights and expertise to support decision-making processes and product development strategies.
• Facilitate collaboration between various groups, including product management, engineering, marketing, and sales, to ensure cohesive product development and launch.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the product management team.
• Act as a conduit for communication between the SVP and internal/external stakeholders, ensuring clarity and alignment on priorities and objectives.
• Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to track progress and success of product initiatives.
• Organize and facilitate meetings, preparing agendas, documenting minutes, and ensuring follow-up on action items.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field; a Master's degree or MBA is preferred.
• Minimum of 15-20 years of experience in a technical role within engineering, product management, project management, or a related field.
• Previous experience as a Chief of Staff or in a senior project management role is highly desirable.
• Strong technical acumen with the ability to understand complex technical concepts and communicate them effectively to other stakeholders.
• Proven track record of managing and delivering high-impact projects on time.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to influence and drive cross-functional teams towards common goals.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to make data-driven decisions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly and concisely.
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing priorities and requirements.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits
• Wellness programs
• Financial benefits
• Annual bonus eligibility
• Equity options
• Discretionary bonuses