Program Manager, EDA Operations

Natcast (short for The National Center for the Advancement of Semiconductor Technology) is a new, purpose-built, non-profit entity created to operate the National Semiconductor Technology Center (NSTC) consortium, established by the CHIPS Act of the U.S. government.

Working at Natcast represents an opportunity to help extend America’s leadership in semiconductor technology, significantly reduce the time and cost of moving from idea to commercialization, and build and sustain a semiconductor workforce development ecosystem.

These efforts to advance semiconductor technology and seed new industries built on the capabilities of a wide range of advanced chips hold the potential to benefit the country and the world for generations to come.

In this role you will orchestrate efficient usage of Natcast's Electronic Design Automation (EDA) ecosystem, ensuring seamless tool availability and support. This support will be critical to support Natcast’s vision of enabling semiconductor innovation across our user community. 

Every day you will coordinate EDA tool operation in the Natcast cloud. This includes coordinating availability of appropriate tool versions, driving priority definition and timely resolution of customer issues, maintaining detailed indicators, and organizing weekly/monthly/quarterly reviews with appropriate technical & management teams. 

To thrive in this role you must combine strong program management expertise with deep EDA operational knowledge, demonstrating exceptional stakeholder management while delivering superior technical support experience. 

Natcast, operating the National Semiconductor Technology Center (NSTC) stands at the forefront of America's semiconductor ecosystem. This unique public-private partnership unites industry leaders, academic researchers, and government stakeholders in advancing U.S. semiconductor capabilities through collaborative innovation. 

The Program Manager, EDA Operations role offers an exciting opportunity to enable semiconductor innovation through effective tool management and support. Coordinating across the Design Enablement Group (DEG) cloud environment, this position directly impacts the productivity and success of semiconductor development initiatives. 

Responsibilities: 

• Manage EDA tool availability and versions 

• Coordinate vendor relationships and support 

• Drive issue resolution and prioritization 

• Maintain cloud-based tool environments 

• Track enhancement requests and updates 

• Develop operational metrics and reporting  

• Configure bug tracking system to support tracking & metrics 

• Ensure service level agreements are met 

• Optimize support processes 

• Guide resource allocation decisions 

Required Skills and Experience: 

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field 

• 7+ years EDA operations experience 

• Strong background in program management 

• Excellence in stakeholder management 

• Expertise in issue tracking systems 

• Strong analytical capabilities 

• Technical communication skills 

• Vendor management experience 

• Operational metrics development 

Preferred Skills and Experience: 

• Semiconductor industry experience 

• Cloud infrastructure knowledge 

• PMP certification 

• Experience coordinating  

• Technical training capabilities 

Ready to advance semiconductor design through effective EDA operations? Join Natcast in developing the support infrastructure that enables U.S. technological leadership. 

Natcast is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, or any protected attribute. We encourage qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply and join us in our mission. If you require accommodation at any stage of the application process due to a disability, please let us know. 

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