Contracts Program Manager

What You'll Do

• Represent Cadence with the EU Commission and European member states in relation to the EU Chips Act and other government initiatives across the European Union.
• Engage with ecosystem partners, academic institutions, established organisations, and semiconductor start-ups to develop opportunity pipelines, define requirements (software, hardware, and cloud), and support proposal and contract development.
• Assess contract terms and identify potential risks, recommending approaches to mitigate exposure, including alternative contractual language.
• Contribute to negotiations with customers, suppliers, and regulatory bodies to support successful contract outcomes.
• Guide Cadence teams on potential commercial, operational, and financial considerations within government requests for proposal (RFPs) and associated terms and conditions.
• Identify and escalate risks or issues to executive management, legal, and sales stakeholders where appropriate.
• Build and maintain an understanding of Cadence products, services, and processes to effectively support contract strategy and execution.
• Job Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience in a relevant field (e.g. silicon design, electronics manufacturing, or related discipline).
• Experience across multiple stages of government contract negotiation and management.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to interpret complex contractual and regulatory documentation.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools.
• Experience in semiconductor, electronics, or related technical industries.
• Knowledge of EU government funding programmes (e.g.
• Additional language skills such as German or French preferred.
• Cadence is committed to equal employment opportunity and employment equity throughout all levels of the organization.
• We strive to attract a qualified and diverse candidate pool and encourage diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
• We’re doing work that matters.
• Help us solve what others can’t.