Senior Manager, Public Relations Job at Cadence Design Systems, Inc. in San Jose

At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology. Senior Manager, Public Relations Location: CA Employment Type: 90-day contract with conversion to full-time Position Summary We are looking for an experienced, strategic, and agile Senior Manager of Public Relations to join our growing team. This is a high-impact role designed to evolve our PR function beyond content creation—focusing instead on strategic planning, execution, and measurable outcomes. As a key member of our communications team, you will be responsible for identifying what’s newsworthy, developing targeted media strategies, and delivering results that support our corporate and product objectives. You’ll have the autonomy to shape the role to suit your strengths—whether leaning more into product communications, corporate/executive communications, or a blend of both. This is an ideal opportunity for a mid-career communications professional with a passion for complex technologies and a desire to shape narratives that stand out in a competitive media landscape. Key Responsibilities Develop and execute integrated PR strategies that align with company objectives and drive meaningful media coverage. Evaluate internal content and press release requests to identify what has real news value, and determine how to best position and communicate key messages. Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with media, analysts, influencers, and key stakeholders. Partner cross-functionally with product, marketing, and executive teams to ensure messaging consistency and alignment. Identify, shape, and proactively pitch compelling stories that break through industry noise. Translate complex technologies into accessible, engaging narratives for a range of audiences. Maintain a pulse on industry trends and emerging opportunities to keep the company’s voice relevant and forward-looking. Thrive in a fast-moving, dynamic environment where priorities may shift quickly. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Communications, Marketing, or a related field. 7+ years of experience in public relations or communications, preferably within technology sectors such as semiconductors, embedded systems, or EDA. Proven ability to develop and lead successful PR programs with measurable results. Existing relationships with relevant media and analyst contacts in the technology space. Experience working with cross-functional teams and managing multiple stakeholders. Key Skills & Attributes Strategic thinker with the ability to execute both large-scale initiatives and day-to-day activities. Strong editorial judgment and a keen sense for what resonates in the media. Excellent writing, messaging, and storytelling skills. Collaborative, proactive, and highly organized. Deep understanding of media relations, analyst relations, and PR best practices. A team player with a can-do attitude. Company Overview Cadence is a market leader in AI-driven computational software, specialized computational hardware, and IP that is used to bring innovative design concepts to reality. Our design solutions, based on our “Intelligent System Design™ strategy, are essential for the world’s leading semiconductor and systems companies to build products from chips to full electromechanical systems that serve a wide range of markets, including automotive, aerospace, hyperscale computing, mobile communications, industrial, life sciences, and robotics. In 2024, Cadence was recognized by the Wall Street Journal as one of the world’s top 100 best-managed companies. Learn more at www.cadence.com . Why Join Us? At Cadence, you will be part of a culture that encourages innovation and growth. We provide an inclusive environment built on trust and integrity. We offer competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional development. The annual salary range for California is $196,000 to $216,000. You may also be eligible to receive incentive compensation: bonus, equity, and benefits. Sales positions generally offer a competitive On Target Earnings (OTE) incentive compensation structure. Please note that the salary range is a guideline and compensation may vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies and work location. Our benefits programs include: paid vacation and paid holidays, 401(k) plan with employer match, employee stock purchase plan, a variety of medical, dental and vision plan options, and more. Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Cadence is committed to equal employment opportunity throughout all levels of the organization. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, basis of disability, or any other protected class. #J-18808-Ljbffr In Summary: Cadence is looking for an experienced, strategic, and agile Senior Manager of Public Relations to join our growing team . This is a high-impact role designed to evolve our PR function beyond content creation . As a key member of our communications team, you will be responsible for identifying what’s newsworthy and developing targeted media strategies . En Español: En Cadence, contratamos y desarrollamos líderes e innovadores que desean tener un impacto en el mundo de la tecnología. Gerente Senior, Ubicación de Relaciones Públicas: CA Tipo de Empleo: contrato de 90 días con conversión a tiempo completo Resumen del puesto Estamos buscando un gerente senior de relaciones públicas experimentado, estratégico y ágil para unirse a nuestro creciente equipo. Este es un papel de alto impacto diseñado para evolucionar nuestra función de PR más allá de la creación de contenido centrándose en la planificación estratégica, ejecución y resultados medibles. Como miembro clave de nuestro equipo de comunicaciones, usted será responsable de identificar lo que es relevante para las noticias, desarrollar estrategias mediáticas dirigidas y entregar mensajes que respalden nuestros objetivos corporativos y medios de comunicación. Usted tendrá la autonomía para dar forma al rol que se adapte a sus valoraciones ya sea inclinándose hacia los productos más competitivos, empresariales / ejecutivos o una mezcla de producto. Colaborar interfuncionalmente con equipos de productos, marketing y ejecutivos para garantizar la consistencia y alineación de mensajería. Identificar, dar forma y presentar proactivamente historias convincentes que rompan el ruido de la industria. Traducir tecnologías complejas en narrativas accesibles e interesantes para una variedad de audiencias. Mantener un impulso sobre las tendencias del sector y oportunidades emergentes para mantener la voz de la empresa relevante y orientada hacia adelante. Prosperar en un entorno dinámico y rápido en movimiento donde las prioridades pueden cambiar rápidamente. Licenciatura en Relaciones Públicas, Comunicaciones, Marketing o un campo relacionado Requiere calificaciones. 7 años de experiencia en relaciones públicas o comunicaciones, preferiblemente dentro de sectores tecnológicos como semiconductores, sistemas integrados o EDA. Habilidad comprobada para desarrollar y dirigir programas de relaciones públicas exitosos con resultados comparables. Comentrarse con los medios de comunicación relevantes y ejecutores en el espacio estratégico. Company Overview Cadence es un líder de mercado en software computacional impulsado por IA, hardware informático especializado y robótica que se utiliza para llevar conceptos innovadores de diseño a la realidad. En 2024, nuestras soluciones de design, basadas en nuestra estrategia Intelligent System DesignTM, son esenciales para las principales compañías mundiales de semiconductores y sistemas para construir productos desde chips hasta sistemas electromecánicos completos que sirven a una amplia gama de mercados, incluidos el automóvil, aeroespacial, computación hiperescala, comunicaciones móviles, industriales, ciencias de la vida e robóticos. Nuestros programas de beneficios incluyen: vacaciones remuneradas y días festivos pagados, un plan 401 ((k) con la coincidencia del empleador, el plan de compra de acciones para los empleados, una variedad de opciones de planes médicos, dentales y de visión, etc. La Cadencia de Política de Oportunidades Iguales de Empleo se compromete a garantizar igualdad de oportunidades de empleo en todos los niveles de la organización. Todos los solicitantes calificados recibirán consideración por empleo sin importar raza, color, sexo, edad, origen nacional, religión, orientación sexual, identidad de género, estatus como veterano, base de discapacidad o cualquier otra clase protegida. #J-18808-Ljbffr