Program Manager

Qualcomm•San Diego, CA

About The Position

Qualcomm Government Technologies (QGOV) is seeking a Program Manager to lead the onboarding, ramp, and lifecycle management of QGOV products manufactured by external contract manufacturers (CMs). This role is responsible for ensuring QGOV products are produced and delivered on time, within cost targets, and to required quality, security, and compliance standards. The Program Manager will serve as the primary operational liaison between Qualcomm and external manufacturers, working cross‑functionally with internal teams to scale QGOV products from initial production through sustaining volume.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Experience with semiconductor‑based systems, modules, or embedded hardware platforms
Experience working with Asia‑based contract manufacturers
Familiarity with government, defense, or other regulated customer environments
Background in production planning, S&OP, or capacity management
Ability to operate effectively in fast‑moving, high‑accountability program environments

Responsibilities

Act as the primary interface between Qualcomm and external Contract Manufacturers for assigned QGOV products
Lead CM onboarding activities, including RFQs, capacity planning, tooling readiness, and production launch
Own the end‑to‑end production lifecycle from RFQ through high‑volume manufacturing and sustaining operations
Establish and run regular operating cadence with CMs, including weekly status, yield, quality, and risk reviews
Ensure production readiness across materials, tooling, test, documentation, and training
Monitor and drive yield, quality, and throughput improvements
Lead root‑cause analysis and corrective actions for yield issues, quality escapes, and RMAs
Implement and manage change control processes (BOM changes, alternates, supplier or process changes)
Develop and maintain capacity plans aligned to sales forecasts and demand signals
Identify supply chain risks, long‑lead components, and early procurement requirements
Partner with sourcing and supply chain teams to support component availability and cost targets
Coordinate consignment strategies when required to meet customer schedules
Partner closely with Product Management, Engineering, Finance, Contracts, and Sales
Ensure manufacturing execution aligns with product requirements, customer commitments, and financial expectations
Support inventory planning, cost tracking, and financial forecasting activities
Report program status, risks, and mitigation plans to QGOV leadership
Ensure contract manufacturers receive all required specifications, documentation, tools, and training
Support compliance with QGOV‑specific export controls, security requirements, and customer obligations
Maintain clear documentation and audit trails for production decisions, changes, and approvals