Synopsys Inc

Director of Product Management - AI Products

Synopsys Inc$175K — $210K *
Enterprise Technology
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 15+ years of experience in product management, preferably in EDA or semiconductor sectors.
  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related technical field.
  • Strong expertise in Generative AI technologies and methodologies.
  • Proven experience in digital design, verification, and analog design domains.
  • Capacity to negotiate and lead effectively within a matrixed organizational structure.
  • Track record of successful product launches and growth management.
  • Exceptional communication and public speaking skills.
  • Analytical experience in financial analysis and strategic planning.

Responsibilities

  • Define and execute product and go-to-market strategy for the AI portfolio.
  • Integrate customer needs and technology trends to guide product roadmaps.
  • Drive marketing strategies including demand generation and customer campaigns.
  • Develop innovative go-to-market plans with a focus on pricing and packaging.
  • Engage customers to anticipate market needs and identify design trends.
  • Build cases for product development and prioritize technology roadmaps.
  • Explore growth opportunities through partnerships and M&A.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage product lifecycle and ecosystem development.
  • Train and lead sales teams to enhance market presence of AI solutions.
  • Perform revenue forecasting to align strategies and support executive decisions.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellness benefits to meet employee needs.
  • Opportunities for annual bonuses and equity participation.
  • Competitive total rewards package including various monetary and non-monetary benefits.
  • Support for professional development and mentoring for future leaders in product management.
  • Promotes a culture of innovation and collaboration across teams.
Full Job Description
Descriptions & Requirements

Job Description and Requirements

What You'll Be Doing:
  • Defining and executing product and go-to-market strategy for Synopsys' industry-leading AI portfolio.
  • Assimilating customer requirements, technology trends, and competitive intelligence to shape product roadmaps.
  • Driving integrated marketing strategies encompassing thought leadership, demand generation, and customer-focused campaigns.
  • Developing and executing innovative go-to-market plans, including packaging, pricing, and new business models.


  • Engaging directly with customers to understand requirements, anticipate market shifts, and identify future design trends.
  • Building business cases for future development, negotiating product line priorities, and guiding technology roadmaps.
  • Exploring inorganic growth opportunities such as M&A and partnerships and supporting technology due diligence.
  • Collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders to foster ecosystem partnerships and drive product life cycle management.
  • Owning messaging and positioning for digital implementation optimization and signoff timing analysis domains.
  • Training, motivating, and guiding the sales force to advance the AI portfolio's market presence.
  • Developing and tracking the sales pipeline to meet financial targets and strategic objectives.
  • Performing financial analysis and revenue forecasting to align business strategy and inform executive decisions.
  • Serving as a recognized expert and role model in the field, representing Synopsys internally and externally.


The Impact You Will Have:
  • Shape the future of AI-driven design automation and semiconductor innovation on a global scale.
  • Drive the evolution and success of Synopsys' AI portfolio, influencing industry standards and best practices.
  • Accelerate customer outcomes by delivering cutting-edge products that address real-world challenges.
  • Enhance Synopsys' market share and financial performance through strategic product leadership.
  • Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement across multi-disciplinary teams.
  • Establish Synopsys as a thought leader in AI for EDA and semiconductor industries.
  • Enable rapid adoption of new AI technologies through compelling go-to-market strategies.
  • Expand the company's reach via strategic partnerships, acquisitions, and ecosystem development.
  • Mentor and develop future leaders in product management and AI technology.


  • Elevate customer satisfaction through tailored solutions and proactive engagement.


What You'll Need:
  • 15+ years of relevant experience in product management, ideally within EDA or semiconductor industries.
  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering (BS EE) or equivalent technical discipline.
  • Expertise in Generative AI technologies, including frameworks, foundation models, training, and inferencing methodologies.
  • Proven experience in one or more domains: Digital Design/Implementation, Verification, Signoff, Analog Design.
  • Demonstrated ability to negotiate, influence, and lead in a matrixed organization.
  • Successful track record in launching, managing, and growing technology products.
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication and public speaking skills.
  • Experience with financial analysis, revenue forecasting, and strategic planning.
  • Understanding of go-to-market planning, packaging, pricing, and product lifecycle management.


Who You Are:
  • A strategic thinker with a passion for innovation and technology leadership.
  • An energetic, inspiring leader who motivates teams to excel and embrace new challenges.
  • Highly collaborative, with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to influence across functions.
  • Customer-centric, always seeking to deliver value and exceed expectations.
  • Adaptable and resilient in fast-paced, dynamic environments.
  • Analytical and data-driven, with a keen eye for market trends and business opportunities.


  • Confident communicator and presenter, able to engage stakeholders at all levels.


The Team You'll Be A Part Of:

You'll join a forward-thinking Product Management team at Synopsys, focused on driving innovation in AI and digital design technologies. The team is composed of talented professionals with deep domain expertise, a collaborative spirit, and a shared commitment to advancing the future of semiconductor and EDA solutions. Together, you'll work cross-functionally with engineering, marketing, sales, and executive leadership to deliver transformative products that redefine industry standards and empower customers worldwide.

Rewards and Benefits:

We offer a comprehensive range of health, wellness, and financial benefits to cater to your needs. Our total rewards include both monetary and non-monetary offerings. Your recruiter will provide more details about the salary range and benefits during the hiring process.

In addition to the base salary, this role may be eligible for an annual bonus, equity, and other discretionary bonuses. Synopsys offers comprehensive health, wellness, and financial benefits as part of a competitive total rewards package. The actual compensation offered will be based on a number of job-related factors, including location, skills, experience, and education. Your recruiter can share more specific details on the total rewards package upon request. The base salary range for this role is across the U.S.

About Synopsys Inc

Synopsys, Inc. is an American electronic design automation company that focuses on silicon design and verification, silicon intellectual property and software security and quality. Products include logic synthesis, behavioral synthesis, place and route, static timing analysis, formal verification, hardware description language (SystemC, SystemVerilog/Verilog, VHDL) simulators, as well as transistor-level circuit simulation. The simulators include development and debugging environments which assist in the design of the logic for chips and computer systems.
Learn more about Synopsys Inc
Size
16,361 employees
Market Cap
$48.6 billion
Industry
Net Income
$722.6 million
Founded
1986
5 Year Trend
+13.3%
Revenue
$3.8 billion
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