IT Program Manager, Staff

Qualcomm

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Work type
On-site
Location
San Diego, CA
Salary
$175,300–$262,900 / yr
Posted
40 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live today
Closes
Mar 16, 2027

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Above market

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This role $219k
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About Qualcomm

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

Qualcomm currently has 575 open roles on FindRole.

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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 for OneIT. This role involves translating strategic priorities into executable roadmaps, establishing governance frameworks, and managing risks, dependencies, and budgets to ensure the delivery of committed business value. You will orchestrate technology teams, business stakeholders, and vendors while managing integrated program plans and executive reporting. Key responsibilities include driving organizational change, mentoring project managers, and promoting Agile and hybrid delivery methods. The role requires expertise in enterprise program management, financial forecasting, and stakeholder influence. Candidates must navigate sensitive environments involving NIST, RMF, CMMC, and FedRAMP compliance frameworks. This position focuses on driving enterprise-scale transformation, improving operational efficiency, and ensuring successful transition into support and sustainment models for the organization.

What you'll do

  • Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of large-scale, cross-functional programs aligned to business objectives.
  • Translate strategic priorities into executable roadmaps, milestones, and measurable success criteria.
  • Develop and maintain integrated program plans, schedules, resource strategies, and delivery milestones.
  • Establish and facilitate program governance forums, steering committees, and executive-level reporting dashboards.
  • Identify and assess program risks, issues, and interdependencies while developing mitigation and contingency plans.
  • Manage program budgets, forecasts, investment plans, and resource models to optimize program investments.
  • Drive organizational readiness and change management activities to ensure successful transition into support models.
  • Promote consistent program management methodologies and mentor project managers to improve organizational execution maturity.

What we're looking for

  • Must have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
  • Must have 5+ years of Program Management or related work experience.
  • Must be a U.S. citizen.
  • Must possess an active U.S. Top Secret (TS/SCI) security clearance.
  • Must be able to work on-site in San Diego, CA.
  • Experience supporting classified environments and working within NIST, RMF, CMMC, and FedRAMP frameworks is strongly desired.

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