IT Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Architect - OCIO (CIO Central Office)

Qualcomm; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 124,000 - 186,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive annual discretionary bonus program

Opportunities for annual RSU grants

Job summary

Qualcomm is seeking a highly skilled IT Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Architect to join the Office of the CIO in San Diego. The role involves designing integration strategies for M&A projects aligned with Qualcomm's objectives.

Qualifications include 5-6 years in M&A integration, a bachelor’s degree, and experience with public cloud providers. The salary ranges from $124,000 to $186,000 annually.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5-6 years of experience in M&A integration or IT architecture.
• Proven track record of leading successful M&A integrations.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of integration strategies for M&A projects.
• Serve as an architect for technology and business process integrations.
• Develop and maintain detailed integration roadmaps and playbooks.

Skills

M&A integration

IT architecture

Project management

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

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

Tools

AWS

Microsoft Azure

Google Cloud Platform

SaaS services/tools

Job description

Overview

Qualcomm is seeking a highly skilled and experienced IT Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Architect to join the Office of the CIO (OCIO) M&A Team. The IT M&A Architect will play a critical role in the successful integration of acquired entities into Qualcomm by strategizing, planning, and establishing the integration roadmap across business processes, technology, and culture to deliver seamless transitions and maximize value from M&A transactions.

This role requires full-time onsite work in San Diego, CA (5 days per week). This position is not eligible for Qualcomm immigration sponsorship.

Essential Responsibilities

• Lead and own the design of integration strategies for M&A projects, ensuring alignment with Qualcomm business objectives and growth plans.
• Serve as an architect and subject matter expert for technology and business process integrations related to M&A transactions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as CorpDev, Engineering, Finance, HR, IMO, IT, and Legal to identify integration requirements, risks, and dependencies.
• Develop and maintain detailed integration roadmaps and playbooks for acquired entities.
• Conduct due diligence assessments to evaluate technology, process, and organizational fit prior to deal sign and close.
• Establish and own systems integration strategy and contribute to process harmonization efforts to ensure business continuity and operational efficiency.
• Establish integration KPIs, reporting progress and issues to executive leadership.
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with integration.
• Own and continuously improve M&A integration methodologies, tools, and best practices.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 5-6 years of experience in M&A integration, IT architecture, or business process transformation within a large, global organization.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Business Administration, or related field (or 8+ years in lieu of a degree).
• Experience with Public Cloud Providers (AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform).
• Experience with SaaS services/tools used by enterprises.
• Proven track record of leading successful M&A integrations, preferably in the Semiconductor, AI, Automotive, Datacenter, or IoT sectors.
• Strong understanding of engineering/enterprise IT systems, business process mapping, and data governance.
• Excellent project management skills, with experience participating in multiple large‑scale projects simultaneously.
• Exceptional analytical, problem‑solving, and organizational abilities.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience with cultural integration and change management in multi‑national environments.
• Self‑starter, organized, and detail oriented.
• Ability to work independently with little guidance and supervision.
• Ability to travel internationally as required.
• Ability to take responsibility for own work and make decisions that do not negatively impact company operations.
• Ability to prioritize and effectively handle shifting priorities.
• Ability to collaborate with all domains within IT while keeping focus on M&A success.
• Represent the OCIO IT M&A Team in C‑Level executive forums and cross‑functional meetings.
• Ability to effectively communicate with VP level executives and influence decisions for M&A success.
• Ability to manage changing schedules, including meetings and activities with global team members.
• Possess excellent written and verbal abilities.
• Possess a creative problem‑solving mindset.

Salary, Bonus, and Benefits

Pay range: $124,000.00–$186,000.00 (based on location and role). Qualcomm also offers a competitive annual discretionary bonus program and opportunities for annual RSU grants. The benefits package is designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation during the application/hiring process, Qualcomm is committed to providing an accessible process. ... Qualcomm is also committed to making our workplace accessible for individuals with disabilities. … Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or any other protected classification.