GSOC Hardware Program Lead: Strategy, Delivery & Risk

QUALCOMM, Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 126,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Program Manager to lead multiple hardware programs within the GSOC Hardware PMO. You will collaborate with stakeholders, manage the Plan of Record, monitor metrics, and drive on-time delivery while controlling budget and scope.

The role requires a engineering or CS degree, PM experience, and strong leadership in large matrix environments. Experience with HW SOC development and PM tools is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 2+ years of Program Management or related experience.
• Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• PMP Certification or equivalent.
• 5+ years of Program Management or related work experience.
• HW SOC development cycle experience for Mobile, data-center and AI servers.
• 2+ years interacting with senior leadership (Director level+).
• 2+ years in a large matrixed organization.
• 2+ years using PM tools like dashboards (Splunk, Thoughtspot, Tableau, PowerBI/Automate, Agentic AI) and Gantt charts.

Responsibilities

• Manages multiple programs with moderate complexity or a single complex program using up-to-date PM practices.
• Collaborates with stakeholders to define goals, priorities and deliverables.
• Builds and manages Plan of Record for on-time, on-budget delivery.
• Tracks metrics, escalates deviations, and proposes corrective actions.
• Coordinates cross-functional teams and communication cadence.
• Identifies risks and creates mitigation plans; maintains risk tracker.
• Monitors budget, milestones and program performance; supports process improvements.

Skills

Program management

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Scheduling

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Computer Science

Master's degree in Engineering or Computer Science

PMP Certification or equivalent

Tools

Splunk

Thoughtspot

Tableau

PowerBI/Automate

Agentic AI

Gantt charts

Job description

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Program Manager to lead multiple hardware programs within the GSOC Hardware PMO. You will collaborate with stakeholders, manage the Plan of Record, monitor metrics, and drive on-time delivery while controlling budget and scope.

The role requires a engineering or CS degree, PM experience, and strong leadership in large matrix environments. Experience with HW SOC development and PM tools is preferred.