Sr. Manager Corporate Strategy

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 strategic thinker with prior experience in management consulting, strategy & operations, private equity, investment banking, or related fields.

You bring a growth mindset and intellectual curiosity. You thrive in fast‑paced, high‑stakes environments and excel at structuring ambiguous problems, distilling insights, and communicating clear, data‑backed recommendations to senior executives. Your passion for technology—especially AI—fuels your desire to shape high‑impact decisions and drive meaningful results.

You build trust and collaborate effectively across teams, align diverse stakeholders around critical priorities. You value inclusivity, diverse perspectives, and are ready to join an on‑site, 5-day a week, highly collaborative environment at Synopsys’ Sunnyvale headquarters.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Define the company's overall medium/long-term ambitions and strategy through the annual corporate strategic planning process, including the analysis of the industry landscape and trends, competitive dynamics; assessment of the company's business portfolio; identification of business performance improvement opportunities; and exploration of potential investments in new technologies/businesses
• Lead C-suite level projects to address specific strategic questions/issues/opportunities across businesses and functions as they emerge ("always on strategy"), owning the end-to-end work process: frame the question/issue, structure an approach to address it, develop hypotheses, conduct analyses and articulate actionable recommendations
• Collaborate with the Corporate Development team in the definition of proactive, strategy-driven M&A plans and strategic partnerships
• Partner with the BUs for the development of their respective business strategies, identifying priority initiatives and investments across product/engineering, go-to-market, and operations
• Work cross-functionally to drive the operationalization of critical cross-unit strategic initiatives from set-up to impact, establishing strategic KPIs and a program management structure
• Support CEO, CSO, and other senior executives on strategy-related communications

The Impact You Will Have:

• Shaping Synopsys’ medium/long-term strategy with senior executives
• Enabling data-driven decision-making with actionable insights and recommendations
• Driving cross-functional alignment and execution on mission-critical initiatives that accelerate business growth and operational excellence
• Contributing to a culture of high performance, collaboration, and continuous improvement

What You’ll Need:

• Multiple years of experience in management consulting, and/or strategy & operations, and/or investment banking, and/or private equity, and/or similar roles in the technology sector
• Knowledge of the Semiconductor and/or Enterprise Software industries valued, but not a pre-requisite
• MBA valued, but not a pre-requisite
• Growth mindset, eager to be stretched and learn
• Commitment to excellence and attention to detail
• Motivated to be part of a small, highly dynamic team working on C-suite level topics in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent analytical/problem-solving and communication skills to generate insights and articulate an independent point of view backed by data/facts
• Comfortable working with senior leaders. Ability to develop trust-based relationships and drive alignment of different stakeholder groups
• Intellectual curiosity and creativity combined with hands-on action/results orientation
• Passion for technology and the transformative potential of AI
• People management experience valued, but not a pre-requisite

Who You Are:

• An intellectually curious thinker with a passion for technology and innovation.
• Highly motivated and committed to excellence in all aspects of your work.
• An effective collaborator who builds trust-based relationships and drives consensus among stakeholders.
• Resilient, adaptable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Possess a growth mindset, eager to learn, stretch, and take on new challenges.
• Inclusive and open-minded, valuing diverse perspectives and experiences.

The Team You’ll Be A Part Of:

You’ll join the Corporate Strategy team within the Chief Strategy Officer’s organization at Synopsys. This agile, high-impact group partners closely with Corporate Development, M&A, Market & Competitive Intelligence, Partnerships, Technology Innovation, and Government Affairs. Our team defines medium/long-term company strategy and drives high-impact strategic initiatives. Based at our Sunnyvale, CA headquarters, we foster a collaborative and intellectually stimulating environment where your contributions will directly influence the company’s success.

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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