Senior Program Manager, EDA tools strategy

<p>The Senior Program Manager, EDA Tools Strategy role is a crucial position within the SOC DU team at Nokia. The main responsibility of the role is to drive the strategy on EDA (Electronic Design Automation) tools and contracts, in collaboration with the COSI and sourcing teams. The successful candidate will be responsible for analyzing usage data, predicting future tool usage, and defining the roadmap for SoC EDA tools. This role plays a vital part in maintaining strong relationships with EDA suppliers, negotiating contracts, and ensuring cost efficiency in supplier management. The Senior Program Manager will also participate in tools assessment and benchmarking, as well as competitive analysis of our design flow and EDA tools. </p> <p>Within the broader team, the Senior Program Manager will work closely with cross-functional teams and stakeholders across multiple units in MN. They will have the opportunity to collaborate with experts in various domains and contribute to the overall success of Nokia's SOC DU. The work environment at Nokia is dynamic, collaborative, and innovative. There is a strong emphasis on continuous learning, professional growth, and exploring new technologies in the semiconductor industry. The company values open communication, teamwork, and a customer-centric approach in delivering high-quality products.</p> <ul><li>Drive strategy on EDA tools in SOC DU</li><li>Defines strategy and negotiate contracts with EDA suppliers (Owner for R&amp;D perspective information and reasoning toward EDA vendors for contract negotiations)</li><li>Define roadmap for SoC EDA tools</li><li>Conduct competitive analysis on design flow and EDA tools</li><li>Responsible for understanding of the tools and server usage in all units in MN, analyzing usage data, help to predict usage for future projects.</li><li>Participates to tools assessment / benchmarking</li></ul> <ul><li>Minimum 20 years' experience in the semiconductor industry</li><li>Minimum 10 years' experience with semiconductor EDA tools</li><li>Proven success in driving down EDA supplier costs</li><li>Strong supplier relationship management skills, preferably with EDA suppliers</li><li>Experience working at an EDA supplier to understand company culture (desired)</li><li>Excellent communication and negotiation skills</li></ul> <p></p> <p><b><span>Come create the technology that helps the world act together<br/> </span></b><span><br/> Nokia is committed to innovation and technology leadership across mobile, fixed and cloud networks. Your career here will have a positive impact on people’s lives and will help us build the capabilities needed for a more productive, sustainable, and inclusive world.<br/> We challenge ourselves to create an inclusive way of working where we are open to new ideas, empowered to take risks and fearless to bring our authentic selves to work<br/> <br/> <b>What we offer<br/> </b><span> </span><br/> Nokia offers continuous learning opportunities, well-being programs to support you mentally and physically, opportunities to join and get supported by employee resource groups, mentoring programs and highly diverse teams with an inclusive culture where people thrive and are empowered.<br/> <br/><b>Nokia is committed to inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer<br/> </b><br/> Nokia has received the following recognitions for its commitment to inclusion &amp; equality:<br/></span></p> <ul> <li><span> One of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere</span></li> <li><span> Gender-Equality Index by Bloomberg</span></li> <li><span> Workplace Pride Global Benchmark</span></li> </ul> <p></p>At Nokia, we act inclusively and respect the uniqueness of people. Nokia’s employment decisions are made regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. We are committed to a culture of inclusion built upon our core value of respect. <br/>Join us and be part of a company where you will feel included and empowered to succeed.<br/> <br/><b>Additional Information<br/> </b><br/> US/Canada Nokia Offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes but is not limited to:<br/> <p></p> <ul> <li><span> Corporate Retirement Savings Plan</span></li> <li><span> Health and dental benefits</span></li> <li><span> Short-term disability, and long-term disability</span></li> <li><span> Life insurance, and AD&amp;D – Company paid 2x base pay</span></li> <li><span> Optional or Supplemental life and AD&amp;D insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)</span></li> <li><span> Paid time off for holidays and Vacation</span></li> <li><span> Employee Stock Purchase Plan</span></li> <li><span> Tuition Assistance Plan</span></li> <li><span> Adoption assistance</span></li> <li><span> Employee Assistance Program/Work Life Resource Program</span></li> </ul> <p></p>The above benefits exclude students. <p></p>