Technical Program Manager

Qualcomm

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Work type
On-site
Location
San Diego, CA
Salary
$126,400–$189,600 / yr
Posted
38 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live 2 days ago
Closes
Jan 31, 2027

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $199k
This role $158k
$111k most similar roles pay here $268k

This role pays less than 88% of similar roles. Most pay $174,950–$222,907 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $158k versus about $199k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

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About Qualcomm

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

Qualcomm currently has 623 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $148,300–$222,500 across 603 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Technical Program Manager

The GSOC Technical Program Manager joins the Engineering Services Group within the Hardware Program Management Office. This individual manages multiple small programs or a single complex program by applying program management knowledge to meet deadlines and maintain the Plan of Record regarding schedule, budget, and scope. Daily responsibilities include collaborating with stakeholders to prioritize deliverables, tracking key metrics, managing team tasks, and creating risk mitigation plans. The role involves coordinating cross-functional teams, monitoring spending, and developing engineering-based performance indicators for risk assessment. Candidates should possess a degree in Engineering or Computer Science and experience with program management tools like Splunk, Thoughtspot, Tableau, PowerBI, and Gantt charts. The work focuses on the hardware SOC development cycle for mobile, data-center, and AI servers while managing the allocation of hardware platforms and parts across worldwide sites.

What does a Technical Program Manager earn in California?

Median $211325 from 72 postings across 20 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Manage multiple small programs or a single complex program to meet defined deadlines and objectives.
  • Develop project goals and prioritize deliverables in collaboration with key stakeholders and sponsors.
  • Execute the Plan of Record by managing schedules, scope, infrastructure setup, and test plan coordination.
  • Track key performance metrics and implement corrective actions when deviations from the plan occur.
  • Manage team workloads by establishing task assignments, schedules, and tracking progress in systems.
  • Identify program risks and maintain a risk tracker with corresponding mitigation plans.
  • Monitor budget spending and ensure the achievement of critical program milestones.
  • Coordinate hardware platform allocation and deployment across worldwide sites based on project priorities.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
  • Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field is preferred.
  • 2+ years of Program Management or related work experience.
  • 5+ years of Program Management or related work experience is preferred.
  • PMP Certification or equivalent is preferred.
  • Experience in HW SOC development cycle for Mobile, data-center and AI servers is preferred.
  • 2+ years of experience working in a large matrixed organization.
  • 2+ years of experience with program management tools such as dashboards, Gantt charts, and automation.

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