Program Manager TPE - Modem SW

Company

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

Engineering Services Group, Engineering Services Group >
Program Management

Overview:
The Software Program Manager is a key member of the Central PMO within the Technology Planning and Edge Solutions (TPE) group s role focuses on Modem and RF technologies for software products across various business units. The Program Manager will lead efforts in scoping, planning and managing the execution of Software deliverables across various technology domains, SoC platforms, and programs.

• Build strong technical and program understanding to develop key insights and influence.
• Drive and deliver overall program alignment and execution across multiple technologies.
• Understand requirements priority and drive scoping and planning, including interdependencies, staffing constraints, and schedule optimization across multiple tech teams.
• Partner with Product Management and Engineering to establish clear Plan of Records commitments and enable prioritization.
• Establish rigorous execution discipline and communication processes, including risk management, mitigation, tracking, schedule trends vs. baseline, recovery actions, and executive reporting.
• Develop program indicators to manage program health, including quality and timelines.
• Develop and establish strong processes that streamline the development cycle and integrate multiple plans, dependencies, and deliverables effectively.
• Manage stakeholder expectations, channel requirements to respective development teams, and drive consensus on development schedules, plans, and processes.
• Use verbal and written communication skills to convey complex information to multiple audiences, requiring strong negotiation and alignment skills.
• Work independently with little supervision.

• 5 to 10 years of experience in a combination of technical product development and program management in the SoC /embedded industry.
• Strong working knowledge of software development principles at the SoC / embedded industry.
• Experience with multiple technology development and end-to-end product integration.
• Experience managing products through the entire development life cycle, including risk management.

• 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.

• Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• PMP Certification.
• 7+ years of Program Management or related work experience.
• 3+ years of work experience in a role requiring interaction with senior leadership (e.g., Director level and above).
• 2+ years of experience working in a large matrixed organization.
• 2+ years of experience with program management tools such as dashboards, Gantt charts, etc.

This is an office-based position located in San Diego, CA and is expected to comply with the company's onsite work policy.

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