Software Program Manager, Senior - IE - IoT

Company: Qualcomm
Location: San Diego
Posted on: March 21, 2025

Job Description:

Company:Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.Job Area:Engineering Services Group, Engineering Services Group > Program ManagementGeneral Summary:We are looking for a Senior Software Program Manager to lead the next generation of IOT Software and solutions on Linux Ubuntu platforms. IOT chipsets and software are used in a variety of new use cases in the Industrial, Retail, Robotics, Energy, and a multitude of other segments.As the Software Program Manager, you will be working with engineering, business, and operations teams to establish the plan of record for the Ubuntu software products.As a team leader in the group, you will be working on abstract problems in variable situations that typically require complex analysis. An understanding of IOT use cases and requirements is preferred. Experience with Linux Ubuntu development environment and frameworks is highly desired for this role.The responsibilities of this role include:

• Working independently with no supervision
• Plan of record
• Establish plan of record (POR) for the SW program from initial business case through final software product commercialization, working with the global engineering, Product Management, and Business Development teams.
• Execution
• Own all the SW program management aspects: top-down scope/cost estimation, establishing plan of record commitments, execution of the SW plan thru commercialization, and post commercialization support.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to develop program goals, set the prioritization of deliverables, ensure appropriate business processes are followed (e.g., program change management, communication) and drive decisions necessary for on time delivery.
• Managing risk is a key component of the responsibility: continuous risk assessment, identifying risks and identifying a mitigation plan that does not impact schedule or cost over runs.
• Chair the Ubuntu SW product meetings as coordinated with IOT Target Program Management colleagues.
• Manages and takes responsibility for the SW program by applying up-to-date and innovative program management best practices.
• Fully owns all key program metrics, including updating them as needed based on technical, roadmap and organizational needs; influences the priorities of teams as necessary, and applies appropriate leadership style to overcome both technical and organizational challenges.
• Communication and Influencing
• Influence key program level decisions which require strong negotiation and influence.
• Using verbal and written communication skills to convey complex and/or detailed information to multiple individuals/audiences with differing knowledge levels.
• Provide transparent status on a regular cadence to the IOT BU execs.
• Promote program vision and objectives within the team and management, gaining buy-in from stakeholders. Ensure program objectives are met or exceeded.
• Promote adoption of processes by applying best practices and identifying and executing process improvement initiatives across the core team and PMO.This is an office based position in San Diego, CA and is expected to work in accordance with Qualcomm's Onsite Work Policy.Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 4+ years of Program Management or related work experience.Preferred Qualifications:
  • 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.Pay range and Other Compensation & Benefits:$154,400.00 - $231,600.00The above pay scale reflects the broad, minimum to maximum, pay scale for this job code for the location for which it has been posted. Even more importantly, please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Qualcomm. We also offer a competitive annual discretionary bonus program and opportunity for annual RSU grants (employees on sales-incentive plans are not eligible for our annual bonus). In addition, our highly competitive benefits package is designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play. Your recruiter will be happy to discuss all that Qualcomm has to offer - and you can review more details about our US benefits at this .
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