Staff, AI Software Product Management

Qualcomm • San Diego, CA

2d • $181,800 - $272,600

About The Position

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. is hiring a Staff, AI Software Product Management professional in its Operations Group, Product Management area. The role directs product strategy from conception and definition through end of life, acting as a central resource across design, process, manufacturing, quality, test, marketing, and distribution. It formulates and executes long-term product roadmaps, promotes new technologies and industry trends, and directs the design, modification, and evaluation of products throughout their lifecycle, including upgrades and maintenance.

The position independently leads complex product development and definition, including market analysis, business cases, roadmap decisions, customer engagement, launches, forecasting, and cross-functional execution. It works with engineering, sales, senior leaders, customers, stakeholders, and program sponsors to establish product goals and ensure product plans, KPIs, and specifications are understood and met. The role involves significant decisions, complex problem solving, persuasive communication, and innovation, with moderate influence on key organizational decisions. The responsibilities do not include financial accountability or budgeting responsibility.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
• At least 5 years of Product Management or related work experience.

Nice To Haves

• At least 10 years of Product Management or related work experience.
• At least 3 years of experience working in a large matrixed organization.
• At least 2 years of experience working with operating budgets and/or project financials.
• At least 2 years of experience negotiating third-party business agreements.
• A relevant advanced degree may substitute for up to two years of work experience: a Master's degree for one year or a Doctorate for two years.

Responsibilities

• Identify market gaps through complex analysis of market, customer, technology, and ecosystem demands, and provide findings to guide design discussions.
• Lead collaboration on business cases for new, complex products and validate that proposals align with business direction and the product roadmap.
• Market new and complex products and technologies through technical marketing opportunities, conferences, congresses, and direct customer contact, and drive product launches.
• Prepare and deliver complex technical presentations about product roadmaps to customers.
• Translate customer feedback and external conditions into potential changes to differentiated product roadmaps and communicate these changes to senior leaders.
• Independently direct and oversee development of complex products, new product areas, and services, maintaining communication across functional teams.
• Complete product development and definition activities for new or complex products, including determining cost and impact, and work with sales to generate forecasts.
• Keep self and teams up to date on competitors, technology advances, and the product ecosystem; lead development and design innovation and articulate product differentiation and trends to customers.
• Communicate regularly with leadership according to a communication plan to support cross-functional understanding of product-line plans.
• Ensure cross-functional collaboration and that agreed KPIs and specifications are met when engineering delivers new, complex products.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and program sponsors to set product goals, discuss feasibility, and facilitate cross-functional decision-making.

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 employees at work, at home, and at play.

What This Job Offers

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