Chipset and Integrated Circuit Program Manager, Staff

Qualcomm; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 171,000 - 257,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. is seeking a seasoned Program Manager to lead digital and mixed-signal IC program efforts from initiation to delivery. You will interface with cross-functional teams and executives to ensure on-time, on-budget outcomes and successful milestone achievement.

Responsibilities include developing the Plan of Record, tracking key metrics, and coordinating stakeholders across a large matrixed organization. Direct semiconductor experience is required.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 5+ years of Program Management or related work experience.
• Completed advanced degrees may substitute for up to two years of work experience.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with key stakeholders to develop goals and prioritize deliverables.
• Manages multiple programs with moderate complexity or a complex program.
• Develops and manages the program Plan of Record (schedule, budget, scope).
• Tracks metrics, escalates issues, and proposes corrective actions.
• Manages and prioritizes the work of the program team with clear assignments.
• Identifies risks and creates mitigation plans.
• Promotes program vision and ensures objectives are met.

Skills

Program management experience

Stakeholder communication

Leadership with senior leaders

Matrixed organization experience

Education

Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

Dashboards

Gantt charts

Job description

Company

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

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 for digital and mixed-signal IC (integrated circuit) chips and/or chipsets. Monitors and drives the chip/chipset programs from initiation through delivery, interfacing with internal and external stakeholders across functions on technical matters. Monitors budget/spending, on-time delivery, and achievement of program milestones. Represents the program and drives alignment across stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 10+ years of Program Management or related work experience.
• 5+ years of experience working with digital SOC and/or mixed-signal baseband and/or RF chips
• 5+ years of experience in a role requiring interaction with senior leadership (e.g., Director level and above).
• 3+ years of experience working in a large matrixed organization.
• 2+ years of experience with program management tools such as dashboards, Gantt charts, etc.
• Note: Only candidates with direct experience in semiconductor development and/or manufacturing experience will be considered.

Principal Duties And Responsibilities

• Collaborates with key stakeholders and program sponsors to develop goals, set the prioritization of deliverables, and discuss necessary priorities and stakeholder needs.
• Manages and takes responsibility for multiple small programs/technology with moderate complexity or a single complex program/technology by applying up-to-date program management knowledge to meet deadlines.
• Develops and manages the execution of the program Plan of Record (e.g., on time, on budget, within scope) which includes schedule and resource forecasting, stakeholder identification, method and frequency of communication, scope, and prioritization.
• Tracks and manages all key metrics pertaining to a program and identifies when metrics deviate significantly from Plan of Record; escalates issues in a timely manner and proposes corrective actions.
• Manages and prioritizes the work of the program team by establishing schedules, task assignments, and tracking tasks of team members.
• Identifies program issues/risks and creates a risk mitigation. Maintains and updates the risk tracker.
• Helps to promote program vision and objectives within own team and ensures program objectives are met or exceeded.
• Supports the adoption of processes by applying best practices and identifying and recommending process improvement opportunities within respective programs.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 5+ years of Program Management or related work experience.
• Completed advanced degrees in a relevant field may be substituted for up to two years (Master's = one year, Doctorate = two years) of work experience.

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Pay Range And Other Compensation & Benefits

$171,200.00 - $256,800.00

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