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Program Manager - EMEA Academic Network

Cadence Design Systems, Inc.
Bracknell
1 year ago
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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 accesses 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:

Build Strong academic relationships, design programs and solutions to proliferate technology adoption at universities, promote the Cadence brand, support workforce development for Cadence and Cadence customers, and develop specialized research communities to advance collaborative research of our technology. A strong and collaborative presence in the academic space is key to identifying high-potential, diverse, technical talent, technical and business collaborations, and influencing curriculums at key academic institutions. In addition, your support will be required to design and implement teaching and research programs in EMEA universities, 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. You will be viewed as a brand representative at university events, serving as a point of contact within Cadence for university engagements to ensure coordination of interactions, cohesion and consistency in engagement strategy and best practices. You will be expected to collaborate with the Cadence internal client groups by delivering support and guidance on messaging, programs and partnerships to Cadence EMEA R&D and WFO, enabling and motivating them to act and represent Cadence in their location or discipline.

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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