Director, Compute Partner Marketing

Qualcomm

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Work type
On-site
Location
San Diego, CA
Salary
$187,000–$280,600 / yr
Posted
31 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live 2 days ago
Closes
Feb 8, 2027

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Similar $247k
This role $234k
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This role pays less than 58% of similar roles. Most pay $208,800–$286,186 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $234k versus about $247k for comparable roles.

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

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TL;DR · Director, Compute Partner Marketing

The Director, Compute Partner Marketing leads the partner marketing strategy for the Compute business to maximize mutual value through co-marketing programs. This role sits at the intersection of Marketing, Sales, and Channel teams, requiring a leader to build strategic partnerships with customers while managing a dedicated team. Key responsibilities include developing annual partner strategies, creating integrated frameworks for market development funds, and executing joint campaigns across digital, social, PR, and retail channels. The candidate will also manage investment governance, establish ROI measurement cadences, and collaborate with regional leads to ensure local relevance. Success involves driving product awareness and pipeline growth within the Compute industry ecosystem. Essential competencies include strategic thinking, executive presence, and a data-driven approach to decision-making. The role requires expertise in navigating complex matrixed environments to align cross-functional stakeholders and deliver impactful marketing results.

What you'll do

  • Develop and execute an annual partner marketing strategy in collaboration with the Sales team.
  • Build a comprehensive framework for co-marketing programs, market development funds (MDF), and joint go-to-market campaigns.
  • Architect innovative joint marketing campaigns to drive product awareness, pipeline generation, and market share growth.
  • Manage the end-to-end execution of partner programs across digital, social, PR, and event channels.
  • Own the MDF strategy and governance model while establishing ROI frameworks to measure marketing spend effectiveness.
  • Align with regional marketing leads to adapt global partner programs for local market relevance.
  • Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing team focused on strategic thinking and creative excellence.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree and 8+ years of experience in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, or a related field.
  • Associate's degree and 10+ years of experience in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, or a related field.
  • High school Diploma and 12+ years of experience in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, or a related field.
  • MBA or Master's degree in a related field (preferred).
  • Proven experience developing and executing complex co-marketing strategies with measurable results (preferred).
  • Proven experience leading matrixed teams to develop and execute co-marketing programs that drive mutual value (preferred).
  • Strong executive presence and ability to influence senior stakeholders (preferred).
  • Strong understanding of the Compute industry landscape and technology industry (preferred).

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