About this opportunity
Synopsys, Inc. lists this Director, GTM Engagement & Governance Operations opportunity in sunnyvale, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
We Are
Synopsys is the leader in engineering solutions from silicon to systems, enabling customers to rapidly innovate AI-powered products. We deliver industry-leading silicon design, IP, simulation and analysis solutions, and design services. We partner closely with our customers across a wide range of industries to maximize their R&D capability and productivity, powering innovation today that ignites the ingenuity of tomorrow.
You Are
You have spent a decade learning that the difference between chaos and clarity in a complex organization is usually one person who refuses to let things slip. You know how to protect executive time like it is a finite resource because it is, and you have developed an understanding for what deserves a spot on the calendar and what does not. You think in systems, not tasks. When you see five different teams trying to get early access to the same constrained technology, you do not just route the requests, you build the framework that makes the next hundred decisions easier.
You have run governance processes that governed, not the kind that existed on paper while everyone worked around them. Ambiguity does not slow you down, you prioritize and you close the loop. At Synopsys, you will own the operating engine that keeps our most critical executive engagements, review cycles, and runs beta programs clean.
What You'll Be Doing
Own the full lifecycle of Executive Review Meetings, Management Review Meetings, and Technical Review Meetings, from intake and triage through briefing prep, logistics, and making sure decisions stick
Manage and protect the calendars of multiple senior executives, deciding what get’s through and what does not when everyone wants the same hour
Stand up and run a cross-functional GTM Advisory Council that brings together thought leaders across business units to hash out best practices, debate how things should work, and turn talk into actual standards people follow
Build and run the governance framework for controlled demand and beta programs across EDA Software, EDA Hardware, IP, and Simulation & Analysis, balancing customer asks against what we can deliver
Partner with Product, field teams, and business unit leaders to evaluate, prioritize, and allocate early-access opportunities to the customers who matter most
Drive content readiness checks and briefing quality gates so every review meeting starts on strategy, on time, and with the right people ready
Turn meeting outputs into crisp decision logs and action items that people use and follow through on
The Impact You Will Have
Executive time becomes a strategic asset, because you built the system that protects it and allocates it with discipline
Review meetings shift from status updates to decision forums because you made sure people showed up prepared
Cross-functional alignment improves because the GTM Advisory Council you run becomes the place where operating standards get decided and adopted
Senior leaders trust the process you run because nothing falls through the cracks, follow-through happens automatically, and the briefings they see are worth their time
Field teams and product organizations know how to engage with constrained resources because you created a governance model that is clear, fair, and gets followed
The operating engine you own, scales as AI-driven demand accelerates, because you designed it to handle complexity without breaking
What You'll Need
Bachelor's degree and 10+ years of senior-level program management or operations experience, ideally in a complex, matrixed organization
Proven track record running executive-level governance, review processes, or PMO functions at scale where the stakes were high and the stakeholders were senior
Track record of influencing across functions and business units without formal authority, moving decisions forward through clarity and credibility
Exceptional prioritization and stakeholder management skills, you have thrived amid competing executive priorities and ambiguity
Strong written synthesis skills, you can turn a messy meeting into a crisp decision log that people use
Experience with semiconductor, EDA, IP, or simulation go-to-market dynamics is a strong plus
Familiarity with AI-driven product portfolios and the operational challenges of managing constrained early-access technology is a plus
Who You Are
You are detail-obsessed in a way that creates trust, if it is on your list, people know it will get done
You think in frameworks, not one-offs, when you solve a problem once, you build the system so it does not come back the same way
You can take a complex, multi-stakeholder discussion and turn it into a two-paragraph summary that captures the decision, the tradeoffs, and the next steps without losing the nuance
You operate with a level of follow-through that makes people stop checking on you because they know it is handled
The Team You'll Be Part Of
You will be part of the GTM organization, working at the intersection of field teams, product leadership, and executive stakeholders across EDA Software, EDA Hardware, IP, and Simulation & Analysis. You will be embedded in the operating rhythm of the business, partnering directly with sales leadership, product management, and senior executives who depend on the systems you run to make decisions and allocate constrained resources. The team operates globally, the pace is high, and the work you do directly shapes how Synopsys engages with customers and brings new technology to market.
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.
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Worksite address
sunnyvale, CA, 94087, US
Who can apply
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