Marketing Manager, Developer Project Management

Qualcomm•San Diego, CA

50d

About The Position

The Developer Marketing team is seeking a highly organized and proactive Marketing Manager to project manage the planning and execution of developer-focused events-both in-person and virtual. This role is central to Qualcomm's mission to engage and grow our global developer ecosystem across AI, IoT, XR, and Compute platforms. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams including Developer Marketing, Product Management, Developer Relations, and external partners to deliver impactful experiences that drive developer engagement and technology adoption. Qualcomm Developer Marketing's goal is to win the hearts and minds of developers around the world by providing innovative technical education, tools, resources and inspiration to enable developer success and innovation. You are a detail-oriented, data-driven strategist who thrives on managing complex logistics while keeping a clear vision for creating developer event experiences that inspire and engage. Sound like you? If so, the Qualcomm Developer Marketing team is hiring!

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and 3+ years of Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, or related work experience.
OR
Associate's degree or equivalent degree and 5+ years of Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, or related work experience.
OR
High school Diploma or equivalent and 7+ years of Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, or related work experience.
Completed advanced degrees in a relevant field may be substituted for up to two years (Master's = one year, Doctorate = two years) of work experience.

Nice To Haves

5+ years of experience in project or event management, ideally in a developer or technical marketing context.
PMP (Project Management Professional) certification
Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with cross-functional teams.
Strong understanding of developer audiences and technical event formats.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and organizational skills.
Experience with project management tools (e.g., Workfront, Asana) and event platforms (e.g., Zoom, Hopin, ON24, etc.).
Experience in developer relations, technical marketing, or community management.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, global environment with shifting priorities.

Responsibilities

Own end-to-end project management for developer events such as conferences, hackathons, meetups, workshops, and webinars.
Define event goals, timelines, budgets, and success metrics aligned with developer engagement strategies.
Manage event budgets, including forecasting, tracking, and reporting on expenditures.
Oversee external agencies and vendors, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with brand and event objectives.
Orchestrate logistics including venue selection, speaker management, technical setup, and vendor contracts.
Integrate efforts with various Marketing teams to ensure consistent messaging and branding across all touch-points.
Coordinate with internal teams to source technical content, demos, and developer tools for events.
Track and report on event performance, feedback, and ROI to inform future planning.
Maintain a project calendar and ensure timely execution of all deliverables.
Support speaker coaching, content review, and audience engagement strategies.