Qualcomm · 2 hours ago
Director, Program Management
San Diego, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$188K/yr - $282K/yr
8+ years expQualcomm Technologies, Inc. is a leader in wireless technology, and they are seeking a Director of Program Management. The role involves developing and executing plans for programs, managing multiple large programs, and ensuring alignment across stakeholders.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Generative AISoftwareTelecommunicationsWireless
Responsibilities
Applies project management strategies to review and translate high-level requirements into program goals and prioritized deliverables, coordinates business processes (e.g., project change management, communication), and drives decisions necessary for program delivery by partnering with program sponsors
Manages and takes responsibility for multiple large programs/technology varying from moderate to complex by applying up-to-date and innovative program management best practices
Develops, guides, manages the execution of, and reviews program Plan of Record (e.g., on time, on budget, within scope) for large programs; this includes schedule and resource forecasting, stakeholder identification, method and frequency of communication, scope, and prioritization
Establishes key program metrics and manages team to take action outside their comfort zone to ensure program success when metrics deviate from Plan of Record
Identifies and secures resources to ensure alignment of team with program/technology demand for multiple large sized programs with varying complexity
Makes recommendations, implements risk management strategies, and reviews risk mitigation plans for multiple large programs based on knowledge of appropriate strategies
Reviews and validates business cases in partnership with cross-functional teams (e.g., product management, finance, engineering) based on a thorough understanding of internal and external influences, and assists in determining program needs
Establishes and advances a clear vision of a program as well as the goals and objectives to the team, presents program vision to executive leadership, and gains buy-in from stakeholders
Executes implementation of defined policies and procedures to drive process improvement in the internal Program Management team
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
8+ years of Program Management or related work experience
Preferred
Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Business Administration, or related field
PMP Certification
15+ years of Program Management or related work experience
4+ years of experience working in a large matrixed organization
4+ years of experience with program management tools such as dashboards, Gantt charts, etc
3+ years of work experience in a role requiring interaction with senior leadership (e.g., Vice President level and above)
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 & CEO
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Isaac Eteminan
CEO
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