Technical Program Manager – Rack Scale Design

Qualcomm•Austin, TX

About The Position

The Qualcomm Cloud AI System Hardware and Validation Engineering team develops rack-level AI inference solutions for next-generation, liquid-cooled data centers. As the organization continues to grow, the team is seeking experienced Technical Program Managers to help deliver the next wave of innovative AI products. As a System Hardware and Validation Technical Program Manager, you will partner with SoC, software/firmware, rack-level system design, and manufacturing teams. Collaborating closely with peer TPMs, you will ensure program activities are well planned, tracked, and executed against phase-gate milestones from concept through production. Lead technical program management for next-generation Qualcomm rack-scale designs within a matrixed organization spanning multiple teams and global sites. Define and manage program requirements, scope, schedules, and deliverables in alignment with engineering teams, partners, and stakeholders. Provide end-to-end program management across analysis, design, development, validation, implementation, and post-implementation phases. Own rack-level integration plans across compute nodes/accelerators, PCIe fabrics, networking, storage, power delivery, cooling, and rack management/telemetry. Drive firmware/software/hardware co-design execution, aligning BIOS/BMC/Redfish/telemetry requirements with hardware schedules and validation gates. Lead cross-functional design reviews and readiness reviews (architecture, schematic/layout, SI/PI, thermal, mechanical, firmware, manufacturing), and close actions to schedule. Coordinate platform-level debug and instrumentation (telemetry, logging, health monitoring) to accelerate failure analysis and improve observability. Establish and run triage mechanisms (issue intake, prioritization, defect metrics) and drive issues to root cause, corrective action, and verified closure. Define and track program-level KPIs (schedule health, build quality, defect trends, coverage, yield, reliability) and publish executive dashboards and weekly program reviews. Identify program risks, drive mitigation plans, and manage scope changes while proactively communicating status and decisions to stakeholders.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in computer science/engineering, electrical engineering, or a related field.
8+ years of experience in systems or hardware engineering, hardware project lifecycle management, and technical product/program management.
Experience with rack level systems and components.
Proven experience collaborating with technical teams to develop systems, solutions, and products.
Experience managing technical programs across cross-functional teams, establishing processes, and coordinating release schedules, and working in large, matrixed organizations.
Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, SharePoint, JIRA/Confluence, and other defect-tracking tools.
Persuasive communication, organizational, coordination, multi-tasking, and documentation skills.
Experience with server technologies, including board design, SIPI, thermal and mechanical aspects, BIOS, BMC, and networking.
Familiarity with Agile methods and practices.
Experience working with CMs, OEMs, ODMs, and suppliers in product development.
Strong cross-functional communication skills, with experience managing complex program lifecycles, building sustainable processes, and coordinating release schedules.
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

Responsibilities

Lead technical program management for next-generation Qualcomm rack-scale designs within a matrixed organization spanning multiple teams and global sites.
Define and manage program requirements, scope, schedules, and deliverables in alignment with engineering teams, partners, and stakeholders.
Provide end-to-end program management across analysis, design, development, validation, implementation, and post-implementation phases.
Own rack-level integration plans across compute nodes/accelerators, PCIe fabrics, networking, storage, power delivery, cooling, and rack management/telemetry.
Drive firmware/software/hardware co-design execution, aligning BIOS/BMC/Redfish/telemetry requirements with hardware schedules and validation gates.
Lead cross-functional design reviews and readiness reviews (architecture, schematic/layout, SI/PI, thermal, mechanical, firmware, manufacturing), and close actions to schedule.
Coordinate platform-level debug and instrumentation (telemetry, logging, health monitoring) to accelerate failure analysis and improve observability.
Establish and run triage mechanisms (issue intake, prioritization, defect metrics) and drive issues to root cause, corrective action, and verified closure.
Define and track program-level KPIs (schedule health, build quality, defect trends, coverage, yield, reliability) and publish executive dashboards and weekly program reviews.
Identify program risks, drive mitigation plans, and manage scope changes while proactively communicating status and decisions to stakeholders.