Program Manager - IPS

Qualcomm • San Diego, CA

4d • $132,800 - $199,200

About The Position

The Program Manager will oversee Test Platform development and production activities in support of Chipset Program objectives. The role works with Engineering Directors, Lead Engineers, Chipset Program Managers, and cross-functional partners to understand requirements, establish program plans and schedules, and deliver hardware platforms that meet program needs. It manages multiple programs and hardware-platform development activities simultaneously, adjusting plans as requirements or platforms change.

The position also develops hardware plans, supply-chain and hardware-build strategies, and distribution plans in coordination with Operations. It tracks product demand, staffing needs, schedules, and schedule deviations; communicates status to senior management and other groups; and coordinates activities across engineering, finance, product management, manufacturing, test engineering, configuration management, and other internal teams. The role may also interface with internal customers or suppliers and provide direction, support, or guidance within the department.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• At least 2 years of Program Management or related work experience; completed relevant advanced degrees may substitute for up to two years of experience (Master's degree = one year; doctorate = two years).
• Experience across all phases of a hardware product development lifecycle, from conception to production.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to mentor and motivate cross-functional project teams.
• Ability to articulate a vision and influence decision-making and outcomes internally and with external customers.
• Ability to develop and maintain schedules and program staffing profiles.
• Computer proficiency and fluency with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, and Visio.

Nice To Haves

• At least 5 years of Program Management or related work experience.
• At least 1 year of experience working in a large matrixed organization.
• At least 1 year of experience with program management tools such as dashboards and Gantt charts.
• Two years of Program Management or Engineering Project Management experience is preferred.
• Working-level knowledge or experience with Mobile, Computer, XR, and Data Center products.

Responsibilities

• Manage Test Platform product development and production activities to meet Chipset Program objectives.
• Work with Engineering Directors, Lead Engineers, and Chipset Program Managers to establish program and product requirements based on program objectives and customer needs.
• Develop program plans and schedules by interpreting requirements with Lead Engineers.
• Develop and provide hardware plans defining platforms available to or supplied to chipset programs.
• Work with Operations to develop supply-chain strategies, hardware builds, and distribution plans.
• Manage Test Platform programs to meet objectives, schedules, and established product requirements, adjusting as program or platform needs change.
• Maintain program schedules and explain schedule deviations resulting from program changes.
• Manage product demands and coordinate adjustments with Engineering, Operations, and other groups.
• Prepare and present program status updates and other information to management and other groups.
• Track staffing requirements for individual programs and update department senior management to support staff balancing and management.
• Coordinate activities with engineering, finance, product management, manufacturing, test engineering, configuration management, and other internal groups as required.
• Manage multiple programs and hardware-platform development activities simultaneously.
• Interface with internal customers or suppliers and provide direction, support, or guidance to others within the department as needed.

Benefits

• Competitive annual discretionary bonus program.
• Opportunity for annual RSU grants (employees on sales-incentive plans are not eligible for the annual bonus).
• Competitive benefits package designed to support success at work, at home, and at play.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level