Onsite San Diego AI-Driven Program Leader

QUALCOMM, Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 159,000 - 239,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. in San Diego seeks a strategic program leader to own end-to-end execution for Premium Tier flagship products across business units.

You will drive complex programs from definition through delivery, collaborating with sponsors, engineering leaders, and cross-functional teams. You will champion AI-enabled workflows, optimize execution, manage risks, and drive data-driven insights to boost organizational efficiency and scalability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, CS or related field.
• 4+ years of Program Management or related work experience.
• 2+ years engaging with senior leadership (Director level+).
• 2+ years in a large matrixed organization.

Responsibilities

• Leads end-to-end program management for Premium Tier products.
• Partners with sponsors and leaders to define goals and priorities.
• Develops and executes the Program Plan of Record (POR).
• Drives cross-functional execution, ownership, and cadence.
• Monitors metrics, identifies deviations, and escalates when needed.
• Drives AI-enabled transformation of SW engineering and PM practices.

Skills

Program management

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Cross-functional collaboration

AI adoption

Education

Master's degree in Engineering/CS

PMP Certification

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/CS

Tools

Dashboards

Gantt charts

Job description

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. in San Diego seeks a strategic program leader to own end-to-end execution for Premium Tier flagship products across business units.

You will drive complex programs from definition through delivery, collaborating with sponsors, engineering leaders, and cross-functional teams. You will champion AI-enabled workflows, optimize execution, manage risks, and drive data-driven insights to boost organizational efficiency and scalability.