Chipset Program Manager: Drive Delivery & Strategy

Qualcomm; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 154,400 - 231,600; Full time

Job summary

Qualcomm is seeking a seasoned Program Manager to lead plans of record for complex technology programs, coordinating schedules, budgets, resources, deliverables, and risks across diverse teams and stakeholders.

You will drive the program from initiation through delivery, monitor milestones and spending, maintain the Plan of Record, and ensure alignment with business goals in a dynamic, matrixed environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 4+ years of Program Management or related work experience.
• Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• PMP Certification.
• 7+ years of Program Management or related work experience.
• 3+ years of work experience in a role requiring interaction with senior leadership (Director level and above).
• 2+ years of experience working in a large matrixed organization.
• 2+ years of experience with program management tools such as dashboards, Gantt charts, etc.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with key stakeholders and program sponsors to develop goals, set prioritization, 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) for multiple small programs or a single medium sized or complex programs/technologies 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 plan for multiple small programs or a single medium sized or complex program. 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.

Job description

Qualcomm is seeking a seasoned Program Manager to lead plans of record for complex technology programs, coordinating schedules, budgets, resources, deliverables, and risks across diverse teams and stakeholders.

You will drive the program from initiation through delivery, monitor milestones and spending, maintain the Plan of Record, and ensure alignment with business goals in a dynamic, matrixed environment.