Program Manager

Qualcomm; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 126,400 - 189,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive annual discretionary bonus program

Opportunity for annual RSU grants

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Qualcomm is seeking a Program Manager in San Diego to lead the onboarding, ramp, and lifecycle management of QGOV products from external manufacturers.

This role encompasses managing the production lifecycle, ensuring timely delivery, quality, and compliance with standards. Responsibilities include acting as the primary liaison with manufacturers, coordinating supply chain efforts, and driving improvements in quality and yield.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Computer Science and has a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of Program Management or related work experience.
• Experience with semiconductor-based systems or embedded hardware platforms is preferred.
• Ability to operate in fast-moving program environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead onboarding and lifecycle management of products.
• Act as primary interface with external contract manufacturers.
• Ensure production readiness across materials and documentation.

Skills

Program Management

Cross-functional leadership

Production lifecycle management

Supply chain coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Computer Science

Job description

Company

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

Job Area

Engineering Services Group, Engineering Services Group > Program Management

General Summary

Qualcomm Government Technologies (QGOV) is seeking a Program Manager to lead the onboarding, ramp, and lifecycle management of QGOV products manufactured by external contract manufacturers (CMs).

This role is responsible for ensuring QGOV products are produced and delivered on time, within cost targets, and to required quality, security, and compliance standards. The Program Manager will serve as the primary operational liaison between Qualcomm and external manufacturers, working cross‑functionally with internal teams to scale QGOV products from initial production through sustaining volume.

Key Responsibilities

Contract Manufacturer & Production Management

• Act as the primary interface between Qualcomm and external Contract Manufacturers for assigned QGOV products
• Lead CM onboarding activities, including RFQs, capacity planning, tooling readiness, and production launch
• Own the end‑to‑end production lifecycle from RFQ through high‑volume manufacturing and sustaining operations
• Establish and run regular operating cadence with CMs, including weekly status, yield, quality, and risk reviews

Build Readiness, Yield, and Quality

• Ensure production readiness across materials, tooling, test, documentation, and training
• Monitor and drive yield, quality, and throughput improvements
• Lead root‑cause analysis and corrective actions for yield issues, quality escapes, and RMAs
• Implement and manage change control processes (BOM changes, alternates, supplier or process changes)

Forecasting, Capacity, and Supply Chain Coordination

• Develop and maintain capacity plans aligned to sales forecasts and demand signals
• Identify supply chain risks, long‑lead components, and early procurement requirements
• Partner with sourcing and supply chain teams to support component availability and cost targets
• Coordinate consignment strategies when required to meet customer schedules

Cross‑Functional Program Leadership

• Partner closely with Product Management, Engineering, Finance, Contracts, and Sales
• Ensure manufacturing execution aligns with product requirements, customer commitments, and financial expectations
• Support inventory planning, cost tracking, and financial forecasting activities
• Report program status, risks, and mitigation plans to QGOV leadership

Compliance & Documentation

• Ensure contract manufacturers receive all required specifications, documentation, tools, and training
• Support compliance with QGOV‑specific export controls, security requirements, and customer obligations
• Maintain clear documentation and audit trails for production decisions, changes, and approvals

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 2+ years of Program Management or related work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with semiconductor‑based systems, modules, or embedded hardware platforms
• Experience working with Asia‑based contract manufacturers
• Familiarity with government, defense, or other regulated customer environments
• Background in production planning, S&OP, or capacity management
• Ability to operate effectively in fast‑moving, high‑accountability program environments

Travel Requirements

• Domestic and international travel as required to support contract manufacturer engagement and production readiness

Equal 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, rest assured that Qualcomm is committed to providing an accessible process. You may e-mail [e-mail] or call Qualcomm's toll-free number found here. Upon request, Qualcomm will provide reasonable accommodations to support individuals with disabilities to be able participate in the hiring process. Qualcomm is also committed to making our workplace accessible for individuals with disabilities. (Keep in mind that this email address is used to provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. We will not respond here to requests for updates on applications or resume inquiries).

EEO Employer

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.

Pay Range and Other Compensation & Benefits

$126,400.00 - $189,600.00

The above pay scale reflects the broad, minimum to maximum, pay scale for this job code for the location for which it has been posted. Even more importantly, please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Qualcomm. We also offer a competitive annual discretionary bonus program and opportunity for annual RSU grants (employees on sales‑incentive plans are not eligible for our annual bonus). In addition, our highly competitive benefits package is designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play. Your recruiter will be happy to discuss all that Qualcomm has to offer – and you can review more details about our US benefits at this link.