Chip Program Manager

Qualcomm

Actively hiring
San Diego, CA Posted 24 days ago $126,400$189,600 / year

At a glance

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TL;DR

At Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., we are seeking a Senior Program Manager to join our dynamic team responsible for managing the development of RFIC, Analog IC, and Mixed-Signal products. This role involves collaborating with key stakeholders to set goals, prioritize deliverables, and manage multiple small or single complex programs, ensuring they stay on schedule and within budget. You will develop program plans, track metrics, identify risks, and propose corrective actions while fostering a clear vision for your team. Ideal candidates have 7+ years of experience in program management, preferably with PMP certification, and a master’s degree in Engineering or Computer Science. Familiarity with tools like dashboards and Gantt charts is essential, as you will work within a large matrixed organization to drive process improvements and support strategic planning initiatives.

Skills

ProgramManagement PMP GanttCharts Dashboards Excel ProjectManagerTools MentalAbilitiesDataAnalysis ProblemSolvingCreativity MatrixOrganizationCommunication Engineering ComputerScienceKnowledge

What you'll do

  • Manages RFIC, Analog IC, and Mixed-Signal product development.
  • Develops and executes program plans for multiple small or single complex programs.
  • Tracks key metrics and escalates issues with proposed corrective actions.
  • Prioritizes work of the program team by establishing schedules and task assignments.
  • Identifies program risks and creates risk mitigation plans.
  • Supports adoption of processes and recommends process improvements.
  • Manages stakeholder identification, communication methods, and scope prioritization.

What we're looking for

  • At least 2 years of program management or related work experience.
  • Ability to manage multiple small programs or a single complex program independently.
  • Experience in developing and managing execution plans for program deliverables.
  • Skill in identifying and mitigating risks within program development.
  • PMP certification preferred, with substantial creativity in process innovation.
  • Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field preferred.
  • 2+ years of experience using program management tools like dashboards.

Market check

Salary context

This $126,400–$189,600 range sits above 20% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$154,400$232,500

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$166,900$217,837

Middle half of comparable postings.

Based on 239 comparable postings.

* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.

Employer

About Qualcomm

Qualcomm is a leading American semiconductor and telecommunications company based in San Diego, CA.

Qualcomm currently has 569 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $148,300–$224,400 across 536 roles with salary data.

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