Qualcomm · 4 hours ago
Software Program Manager, Director
San Diego, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$188K/yr - $282K/yr
8+ years expQualcomm Technologies, Inc. is developing hardware and software solutions for the data center and edge markets. The Software Program Manager, Director will be responsible for defining and executing program plans, managing budgets and schedules, and ensuring on-time delivery while collaborating with stakeholders across functions.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Generative AISoftwareTelecommunicationsWireless
Responsibilities
Collaborates with key stakeholders and program sponsors to develop goals, set the prioritization of deliverables, and discuss necessary priorities and stakeholder needs
Manages and takes responsibility for multiple small programs/technology with moderate complexity or a single complex program/technology by applying up-to-date program management knowledge to meet deadlines
Develops and manages the execution of the program Plan of Record (e.g., on time, on budget, within scope) for multiple small programs or a single medium-sized or complex programs/technologies which includes schedule and resource forecasting, stakeholder identification, method and frequency of communication, scope, and prioritization
Tracks and manages all key metrics pertaining to a program and identifies when metrics deviate significantly from Plan of Record; escalates issues in a timely manner and proposes corrective actions
Manages and prioritizes the work of the program team by establishing schedules, task assignments, and tracking tasks of team members
Identifies program issues/risks and creates a risk mitigation plan for multiple small programs or a single medium sized or complex program. Maintains and updates the risk tracker
Helps to promote program vision and objectives within own team and ensures program objectives are met or exceeded
Supports the adoption of processes by applying best practices and identifying and recommending process improvement opportunities within respective programs
Work with software product management team to define end-to-end software and long-term maintenance strategy
Drive an extensive ecosystem of third-party software developers while identifying opportunities for software reuse that result in software roadmap optimizations
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering, Computer Science, or related field
4+ years of Program Management or related work experience
Preferred
Master's degree in engineering, Computer Science, or related field
7+ years of Program Management or related work experience in the Semiconductor industry, Telecommunications, and/or Developer Ecosystems
3+ years of Engineering, Product, or Program Management experience on x86 or ARM platforms/ecosystem
3+ years of work experience in a role requiring interaction with senior leadership (e.g., Director level and above)
2+ years of Engineering experience on AI products or applications
Understanding of software stacks and Linux-based distributions
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
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President & CEO
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CEO
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