SoC Program Management Director

QUALCOMM, Inc.; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 8,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualcomm India Private Limited in Bengaluru seeks a technically strong SoC Program Manager to own and manage enablement, execution and delivery of System on Chip across the portfolio. You will coordinate with Design, DV, DFT, Physical design and System emulation to drive milestones and KPIs.

The role requires 7+ years in program management within the semiconductor space, strong stakeholder communication, and experience with budget, risk, and NRE tracking.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 7+ years of Program Management or related work experience.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate at all levels.
• Understanding of Semiconductor chip design cycle and development.
• Exposure to AI-driven reports and dashboard creation.

Responsibilities

• Drive requirements scoping, planning and execution of complex SoC programs across multiple teams.
• Track milestones and KPIs (power, performance, cost) and manage risk and NRE.
• Coordinate with Design, DV, DFT, Physical Design and System Emulation teams.
• Maintain project dashboards and report to executives weekly.

Skills

Program management

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Company:

Qualcomm India Private Limited

Job Area:

Engineering Services Group, Engineering Services Group > Program Management

General Summary:

Develops, defines, and executes plans of record, including: schedules, budgets, resources, deliverables, and risks. Monitors and drives the program from initiation through delivery, interfacing with internal and external stakeholders across functions on technical matters, as needed. Monitors budget/spending, on-time delivery, and achievement of program milestones. Represents the program and drives alignment across stakeholders.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 5+ years of Program Management or related work experience.

Job Overview:

• We are looking for technically strong System on Chip(SOC) Program Manager to own and manage the enablement, execution and delivery of System on Chip(SOC)

Detailed JD & Responsibilities:

• Program Manager expected to drive the requirements, scoping, planning and execution of highly complex SoC across the portfolio. This involves working and supporting multiple functional teams including Design, DV, DFT, Physical design and System emulation.
• Track the program milestones & Key KPI’s (Power, Performance, Cost)
• Support program development activities as required for NPI development – Starting from concept review to TO(Tapeout) and further towards commercialization
• Drive SOC execution reviews and track milestones using program indicators. Participate in cross functional reviews including technology, IP and Process and update to executive management
• Key custodian for Risk, Schedule, NRE, quality and compliance to process
• Update Project dashboards on weekly basis, review and drive closure of checklists, work with cores/IP team on schedule & NRE tracking.
• Helps to promote program vision and objectives within own team and ensures program objectives met or exceeded.
• Collaborates with key stakeholders and program sponsors to develop goals, set the prioritization of deliverables, and discuss necessary priorities and stakeholder needs

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 7+ years Program Management or related work experience

Preferred Qualifications & Expertise:

• 20 + years experience in the semiconductor industry with minimum 7 years in Project/Program Management
• Good experience in Microsoft Tools like Excel, Power point, Word
• Must have strong interpersonal skills and be able to effectively communicate at all levels
• Sound knowledge and understanding of Semiconductor Chip design cycle, Development and Process from design to customer deployment
• Exposure to one or more of the technology fields will be preferrable - IOT, Wireless/Mobile or Automotive
• Exposure and ability to work and adapt in new technologies like AI driven reports, dashboards creation.
• Track record of proven leadership/management experience
• Process definition & implementation

Applicants:

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