Qualcomm · 7 hours ago
Director Compute Chipset Product Manager
San Diego, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$189K/yr - $284K/yr
5+ years expQualcomm is a company of inventors that unlocked 5G, and they are seeking a Director Compute Chipset Product Manager to lead the compute chipset product through its entire lifecycle. The role involves defining product strategies, collaborating with engineering, and managing relationships with OEMs to ensure successful product launches.
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Responsibilities
In-depth understanding of PC (Desktop, Laptop, All-In-One, Small Form Factor etc.) processor market – key processor vendors, OEMs, ODMs, channel partners etc. Clear understanding of laptop market requirements, performance expectations, competitive vendors, industry trends, etc
Direct a comprehensive PC chipset processor product strategy from product conception, definition and execution through end of life
Identifies gaps in PC market based on complex analyses of market, customer, technology, and other ecosystem demands and provides this information to guide design and definitions conversations
Strategizes and promotes use of new technologies, industry-leading trends and disruptive strategizes to gain Snapdragon share in laptop / desktops / all-in-one and other compute categories
Directs those involved in the design, modification, and evaluation of all phases of a specific product or group of products
Own PC chipset product from beginning to end of the life - involvement lasts throughout all stages of a product’s lifecycle including modifications, upgrades, and maintenance of the product or product line
Leads team collaboration in the creation of business cases and validates cases for development of a new, complex product to ensure they are appropriate given business direction and asks appropriate questions to understand relevance of program to roadmap
Markets new and complex products and technologies through technical marketing opportunities such as conferences, congresses, and direct customer contact and drives product launch efforts
Prepares and delivers highly complex technical presentations regarding a product roadmap that explains and demonstrates products managed to customers
Translates customer feedback and external environment into potential changes for the differentiated product roadmap and communicates this to senior leaders – GM & EXC staff
Directs and oversees the development of highly complex products or new products areas and services, independently; maintains communication with individuals across functional teams
Holds self and team(s) accountable for remaining up to date on competitors, technological advances, and the product ecosystem and taking the lead on development and design innovation of new and complex products to articulate differentiation of products to customer and identify trends
Communicates regularly with leadership following a communication plan to ensure cross-functional understanding of product plans for a product line
Ensures successful cross-functional collaboration by ensuring that agreed upon KPIs and specifications are met for a new, complex product(s), upon delivery by engineering team
Collaborates with key stakeholders and program sponsors to develop product goals (e.g., performance, cost, timeline, customer schedules), discuss product feasibility, and facilitate cross-functional decision making for products they own
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, Humanities, or related field
5+ years of Product Management or related work experience
Preferred
15+ years - PC Processors / laptop Processors Product Management
In-depth experience of PC / laptop semiconductor industry & ecosystem
Direct experience as PC silicon Product Manager experience interacting with customers, device makers and ODMs
MBA is preferred
Benefits
Competitive annual discretionary bonus program
Opportunity for annual RSU grants
Highly competitive benefits package
Company
Qualcomm
Qualcomm designs wireless technologies and semiconductors that power connectivity, communication, and smart devices.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.5M1991-12-20IPO
1988-01-01Undisclosed· $3.5M
Leadership Team
Cristiano Amon
President and Chief Executive Officer
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Isaac Eteminan
CEO
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