Staff Program Manager – Data Center

Qualcomm•San Diego, CA

9d•$175,300 - $262,900•Onsite

About The Position

The Qualcomm Datacenter team stands at the forefront of innovation, crafting cutting-edge hardware and software solutions that transform the data center, edge, and infrastructure landscapes. Our advanced Datacenter products are trusted and utilized by some of the world’s most prominent organizations, powering critical operations, at scale. As we embark on an exciting phase of rapid expansion, we are actively seeking talented professionals across diverse disciplines to join us in shaping the future of technology and delivering breakthrough deployments on a global stage. This position is not eligible for Qualcomm immigration sponsorship. Position requires to be in the San Diego office, 5 days a week. We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Senior Program Manager to drive the planning, execution, and delivery of complex programs spanning data center cards, servers, racks, and lab infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have strong experience supporting end-to-end hardware programs, familiarity with data center environments and hyperscaler processes, and a proven ability to coordinate and execute across cross-functional engineering and operations organizations. This role requires strong execution leadership, sound judgment, and exceptional organizational discipline to support successful implementation of hardware solutions that align with business objectives and development timelines.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
5+ years of Program Management 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.
5+ years of experience in program management with a track record of supporting complex, multi-disciplinary hardware programs.
Hands-on experience with data center hardware and lab infrastructure development, testing, deployment, or vendor management.
Strong understanding of data center operations, hardware components, and supporting infrastructure.
Demonstrated ability to coordinate cross-functional teams and influence without direct authority.
Exceptional organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with experience presenting to management and senior stakeholders.
Proficiency with program management tools and software.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.
High-level familiarity with software lifecycle concepts and reliability topics (e.g., RAS, Silent Data Errors) is a plus.
Knowledge of industry standards and best practices in hyperscale data center design and operations.
Project/Program Management certification (e.g., PMP) is a plus.

Responsibilities

Drive execution of a complex data center hardware program, or multiple related workstreams, from concept through delivery and sustaining, supporting schedule, budget, and quality commitments.
Develop and maintain program scope, milestones, resource assumptions, and success criteria in collaboration with engineering, operations, facilities, procurement, and program leadership.
Drive day-to-day program execution, including cross-functional coordination, issue resolution, dependency management, and risk mitigation.
Manage program schedules and planning frameworks; proficiency with Microsoft Project or comparable tools is beneficial.
Coordinate with vendors and suppliers to support hardware procurement and delivery timelines.
Provide clear program status updates, risks, and escalation paths to stakeholders and management.
Track compliance activities related to industry standards, regulatory requirements, and best practices in data center hardware development and sustaining operations.
Track program budgets and financials, identify variances, and support cost-effective execution.