Program Analyst, Staff - Automotive Chipset

Qualcomm•San Diego, CA

25d•$101,800 - $152,800•Onsite

About The Position

The Program Analyst, Staff will join the Automotive Chipset Program Management organization in San Diego, partnering closely with Program Managers and cross-functional stakeholders to drive end-to-end program execution. This role requires a highly proactive, self-directed individual with strong analytical problem-solving capabilities, deep program knowledge, and the ability to lead complex initiatives with minimal guidance. The ideal candidate thrives in ambiguity, anticipates risks, and independently drives solutions in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, Computer Science, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
Associate's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field and 2+ years of relevant work experience.
High School Diploma or equivalent and 4+ years of relevant work experience.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with aptitude for learning new tools and systems.
Effective interpersonal and relationship-building skills to drive collaboration and results.
Proficiency in MS Office Suite and Agile tools.
Familiarity with technical/engineering terminology.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to collaborate effectively and meet tight deadlines.

Nice To Haves

5+ years of experience in program planning, scheduling, and analysis with an understanding of project constraints.
2+ years of experience in manufacturing processes, including production and materials planning.
Experience with SharePoint, MS Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Visio), Agile tools, and data analysis techniques (e.g., pivot tables).

Responsibilities

Manage and execute complex tasks including chipset and hardware forecasting, deliverable scheduling, and issue resolution.
Develop and maintain program data and metrics; analyze trends using tools (e.g., pivot tables, charts) and identify inconsistencies with recommended actions.
Coordinate with manufacturing on build plans, orders, and allocations; communicate impacts, status, and solutions across teams.
Align supply plans with customer demand in collaboration with Sales and Operations.
Create and maintain chipset MCNs; Understand platform variances and necessary ECCN requests.
Partner with chipset operations and engineering to support forecasts, deliverables, and allocations aligned with program timelines.
Lead Bring-Up (BU) activities, including lab planning, equipment coordination, guidance documentation, and logistics.
Manage shipping logistics, including coordination, tracking, and issue resolution.
Support team engagement activities including Bring Up events and programs related orders.
Communicate and escalate changes to timelines, priorities, and deliverables.
Build and maintain strong cross-functional relationships.