Director, System-Level IP Programs (Flexible Location)

Siemens EDA is looking for a customer-centric and business savvy Strategic IP Director to join the CSD division, in our High-Level Synthesis and Verification Business Unit. The candidate will report to the GM to define and execute a competitive marketing strategy for our C/C++/System foundation and functional IP products by understanding customer roadmaps and industry requirements.

A valued candidate would be someone with a strategic mindset and a passion for transformation. The candidate is expected to have experience in managing external customers, understanding of the IP ecosystem, program management methodology/process practice, sound technical understanding of SOC design flows/methodologies, IC manufacturing process and process technologies. Must have a strong background and proven track record in driving initiatives and results by effectively managing resources and complex programs. Prior success with customer management is required. Must be an agile learner, able to establish and view things from a global perspective to effectively drive results.

In this role, you will work with our internal IP development team to ensure we deliver to our customer's and partner's requirement to meet their roadmap/SoC goals and identify opportunities to include our IPs in their futures roadmap/SoCs; act as the focal point of contact and manage all external and internal communications to cross-functional teams spanning geographical and organizational boundaries; plans and directs schedules; identifies and escalates issues; drives problems to resolution; identifies and manages risk.

Responsibilities:

• Drive system-level foundation and functional IP/products roadmap and definition based on market research, competitive analysis, market segmentation, and SWOT analysis.

• Define and execute a competitive marketing strategy for system-level foundation and functional IP products by understanding customer roadmaps and industry requirements.

• Work with sales, engineering, program management, and application engineering to drive product success at various customers.

• Develop marketing requirements and work with engineering teams to define a product portfolio.

• Lead development of technical marketing and sales collateral

• Author and produce competitive sales tools in the form of presentations, briefs, white papers, and website content.

• Communicate and evangelize products at industry events, speaking opportunities, and on social media.

• Ability to develop or recognize creative solutions to opportunities and problems.

• Ability to synthesize unstructured data and present recommendations successfully to senior management.

• Embody a collaborative, supportive and inspirational leadership style to deliver results that exceed expectations.\

• Expected to be comfortable in a matrixed, international, team-oriented environment with multiple stakeholders.

Minimum Qualifications:

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering or a related technical discipline, from an accredited institution.

• 10+ years of industry experience, including systems engineering, hardware engineering, or technical product/program management experience.

• Experience with contract negotiations protecting business unit interests.

• Experience organizing and communicating information, representing work to senior leadership, and framing discussions to gain valuable feedback.

• Analytical and problem-solving experience with customer issues, engineering problems and large-scale systems.

• Exceptional verbal/written communication, leadership, face-to-face, and team partnership work skills are required to succeed in this role.

• Demonstrate aptitude to quickly comprehend complex hardware and software solutions.

• Experience and understanding in one or more of the following markets is highly desired:

• AI/ML, ISP - High bandwidth pixel pipes and computer vision, WiFi/5G/Optical MODEMs for high data rates, Image Processing, Video & Compression.

• Possess excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Project, PowerPoint, Excel, and Word

• Proven ability to operate independently and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to present to executive management.

Preferred experience:

• M.S. in Electrical Engineering or a related technical discipline, or equivalent experience

• Understand the various interface protocols; demonstrate aptitude to quickly comprehend complex hardware and software solutions.

• Having ASIC design center and/or SoC design implementation management with customer interfacing experience.

• Having Field Application Engineering management experience supporting complex IPs with customer interfacing experience.

This position will be subject to U.S. export control requirements under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Employment is contingent on either verifying the U.S. Person's status or obtaining any necessary export license.

Siemens Software. Transform the Everyday

The salary range for this position is $171,900 to $309,400 and this role is eligible to earn incentive compensation. The actual compensation offered is based on the successful candidate's work location as well as additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education/training. Siemens offers a variety of health and wellness benefits to employees. Details regarding our benefits can be found here: www.benefitsquickstart.com. In addition, this position is eligible for time off in accordance with Company policies, including paid sick leave, paid parental leave, PTO (for non-exempt employees), or non-accrued flexible vacation (for exempt employees).

#LI-EDA

#LI-HYBRID

#LI-AJ1

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Siemens is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.

EEO is the Law

Applicants and employees are protected under Federal law from discrimination. To learn more, Click here.

Pay Transparency Non-Discrimination Provision

Siemens follows Executive Order 11246, including the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision. To learn more, Click here.

California Privacy Notice

California residents have the right to receive additional notices about their personal information. To learn more, click here.