IT Program Manager, Staff

Qualcomm

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Work type
On-site
Location
San Diego, CA
Salary
$171,200–$256,800 / yr
Posted
30 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday
Closes
Feb 9, 2027

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Salary context

Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

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This role $214k
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This role pays more than 78% of similar roles. Most pay $157,911–$213,375 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $214k versus about $186k for comparable roles.

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About Qualcomm

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

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TL;DR · IT Program Manager, Staff

The IT Program Manager, Staff joins the Engineering Services Group to lead large, complex, cross-functional initiatives that drive strategic business outcomes for OneIT. This individual serves as a central orchestrator between technology teams, stakeholders, and vendors to translate high-level strategy into executable roadmaps and measurable success criteria. Daily responsibilities include managing program plans, budgets, risks, and dependencies while establishing governance frameworks and executive reporting. The role requires expertise in enterprise program management, strategic planning, financial management, and organizational change management. Candidates must navigate complex environments involving sensitive information and are expected to utilize Agile and hybrid delivery methods. The work focuses on solving large-scale transformation challenges within a technical environment that may involve federal compliance frameworks such as NIST, RMF, CMMC, and FedRAMP to ensure operational readiness and successful transition into sustainment models.

What you'll do

  • Translate strategic priorities into executable roadmaps, milestones, and measurable success criteria for large-scale programs.
  • Develop and maintain integrated program plans including schedules, resource strategies, and delivery milestones.
  • Establish governance forums and create executive-level reporting to provide visibility into risks and financials.
  • Identify and mitigate program risks, issues, and interdependencies while escalating critical decisions with recommended actions.
  • Manage program budgets, forecasts, and investment plans in coordination with Finance and Procurement teams.
  • Drive organizational change management activities including stakeholder engagement, training, and transition to support models.
  • Promote consistent program management methodologies and mentor project managers to improve delivery effectiveness.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
  • 5+ years of Program Management or related work experience.
  • Active U.S. Top Secret (TS/SCI) security clearance.
  • Must be a U.S. citizen capable of working with sensitive and classified information.
  • Experience with NIST, RMF, CMMC, FedRAMP, and other federal compliance frameworks is strongly desired.
  • Proficiency in enterprise program management, including strategic planning, portfolio management, and risk mitigation.
  • Experience in financial management, resource allocation, and organizational change management.
  • Ability to lead cross-functional teams using Agile or hybrid delivery methods.

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