Principal Program Manager, Workforce Transformation

We Are

At Synopsys, we drive the innovations that shape the way we live and connect. Our technology is central to the Era of Pervasive Intelligence, from self-driving cars to learning machines. We lead in chip design, verification, and IP integration, empowering the creation of high-performance silicon chips and software content. Join us to transform the future through continuous technological innovation.

You Are

You are a visionary program management leader dedicated to shaping the future of work at Synopsys. You thrive in complex, cross-functional environments and excel at transforming ambiguity into structured execution. Your expertise in job architecture, skills intelligence, and workforce transformation allows you to build scalable programs that create lasting impact. Adept at HR programs, you partner effectively with business leaders, HR teams, technical vendors, and subject matter experts. You blend strategic thinking with hands-on delivery, balancing high-level vision with meticulous attention to detail. Navigating uncertainty with confidence, you foster alignment and drive change in dynamic settings. Your systems mindset enables you to develop frameworks that support business goals, and your clear communication keeps stakeholders informed and engaged. Energized by ownership, you lead high-impact initiatives from inception through execution, always seeking opportunities for innovation and improvement. Your passion for workforce transformation is matched by your commitment to deliver solutions that empower Synopsys to succeed in the era of AI and pervasive intelligence.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Serve as the principal project/program manager for Synopsys’ TechWolf skills and AI workforce transformation initiatives.
• Provide end-to-end program management for strategic transformation projects, including workforce planning and organizational design.
• Lead the delivery of cohort-based job architecture and job design work, collaborating with business leaders, People Partners, Compensation, and subject matter experts to review and update job families and compensation frameworks.
• Facilitate structured working sessions with cohorts and role groups to confirm role scope, responsibilities, and differentiation, prioritizing tasks for AI augmentation or automation.
• Translate validated inputs into clear, consistent job descriptions within TechWolf, managing review and approval cycles with business and Compensation partners.
• Build and refine playbooks, templates, and standards to optimize speed and consistency across cohorts, owning the delivery roadmap including sequencing, milestones, risks, and dependencies.
• Partner with HRIS, PX, vendor teams, and TechWolf SMEs during integration work, validate AI task profiles and outputs, and support cohorts in planning and executing AI strategies, including tool selection, MVP definition, and pilot rollout.
• Manage program documentation, frameworks, and audits for consultative and coaching deliverables, ensuring alignment with enterprise transformation design efforts.
  
  

The Impact You Will Have

• Enable Synopsys to scale high-quality, validated job architecture across the enterprise, ensuring organizational agility and growth.
• Unlock the full value of TechWolf by maintaining accurate, structured job descriptions that support skills and task inference.
• Establish a repeatable, business-aligned model for job design and workforce transformation, driving consistency and transparency.
• Strengthen governance and alignment in job architecture decisions, enhancing clarity and trust across the organization.
• Support AI-driven workforce planning, skills intelligence, and future-of-work initiatives with a robust foundation.
• Become the trusted single-threaded owner for cohort-based job architecture delivery, recognized for driving excellence and innovation.
  
  

What You’ll Need

• Proven experience leading complex, cross-functional programs, ideally within HR, People Operations, workforce transformation, or organizational design.
• Hands-on expertise with job architecture, job families, job design, or role standardization in large organizations.
• Strong partnership and stakeholder management skills, collaborating effectively with business leaders, People Partners, and Compensation teams.
• Ability to facilitate structured discussions and drive alignment in ambiguous or evolving problem spaces.
• Exceptional written communication skills, adept at translating complex roles into clear, actionable job descriptions.
• Comfort managing multiple cohorts simultaneously, balancing competing priorities with agility and focus.
• Experience with skills platforms, workforce analytics, or HR technology is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with AI-related workforce or skills initiatives is a plus.
  
  

Who You Are

• You bring structure without rigidity, adapting frameworks to best serve evolving needs.
• You are comfortable leading without authority and influencing across functions, fostering collaboration and buy-in.
• You are detail-oriented yet maintain a strategic perspective, balancing precision with vision.
• You communicate clearly and build trust with stakeholders at all levels, championing transparency and inclusion.
• You enjoy building sustainable solutions that endure beyond single projects, driving long-term impact and innovation.
  
  

The Team You’ll Be A Part Of

You’ll join a highly collaborative, innovative People team dedicated to shaping the future of Synopsys’ workforce. The team is focused on strategic transformation, leveraging technology and human insight to deliver scalable, business-aligned solutions. Together, you’ll partner across HR, business units, and technical domains, driving impactful programs that enable Synopsys to lead in the era of AI and pervasive intelligence.

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.