Data Center Hardware Program Manager

Qualcomm • San Diego, CA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Program Management Director to lead the planning, execution, and delivery of complex programs spanning data center cards, servers, racks, and lab infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience driving end-to-end hardware programs, deep familiarity with data center environments and hyperscaler processes, and a proven ability to influence and execute across cross-functional engineering and operations organizations. This role requires strong leadership, strategic thinking, and exceptional organizational discipline to ensure successful implementation of hardware solutions that align with business objectives and development timelines.
This is an office based position and is expected to comply with the Company's onsite work policy. While there is a strong preference for San Diego location, Qualcomm's Austin site can also be considered.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Extensive experience in program management with a track record of delivering complex, multi-disciplinary hardware programs.
• Hands-on experience with data center hardware and lab infrastructure development, testing, deployment, and vendor management.
• Strong understanding of data center operations, hardware components, and supporting infrastructure.
• High-level familiarity with software lifecycle concepts and reliability topics (e.g., RAS, Silent Data Errors) is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence without direct authority.
• Exceptional organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with experience presenting to senior leadership.
• Proficiency with program management tools and software.
• Knowledge of industry standards and best practices in hyperscale data center design and operations.
• Project/Program Management certification (e.g., PMP) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own and lead large-scale data center hardware programs—from concept through delivery and sustaining—ensuring schedule, budget, and quality commitments are met.
• Develop program scope, milestones, resource plans, and success criteria in collaboration with engineering, operations, facilities, procurement, and senior leadership.
• Drive day-to-day program execution, including cross-functional coordination, issue resolution, dependency management, and risk mitigation.
• Manage program schedules and planning frameworks; proficiency with Microsoft Project or comparable tools is beneficial.
• Establish and maintain strong vendor and supplier relationships to support hardware procurement and delivery timelines.
• Lead executive-level reporting: provide clear program status updates, risks, and escalation paths to stakeholders and leadership.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and best practices in data center hardware development and sustaining operations.
• Oversee program budgets, track financials, and ensure cost-effective execution.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees