Program Manager, IP Operations (SW and Tools)

Qualcomm

Actively hiring Posted this week Verified listing
San Diego, CA Posted 4 days ago $126,400–$189,600 / year
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At a glance

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TL;DR

Qualcomm’s Intellectual Property Department seeks a Software Program Manager to lead the development and execution of AI software and tool initiatives within its Operations team. This senior role involves defining and governing the department’s AI tools roadmap, collaborating with IP stakeholders and IT teams to translate business needs into clear requirements, prioritize use cases, and ensure predictable delivery through robust planning and risk management. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of program management experience, familiarity with LLM-enabled workflows, and a strong background in translating stakeholder needs into technical requirements. Key responsibilities include developing plans of record, managing cross-functional teams, operationalizing governance for AI tools, driving adoption, and reporting KPIs to leadership. The role requires expertise in IP processes and data, as well as the ability to navigate complex stakeholder dynamics within a large organization.

Skills

LLM GenAI Kubernetes Terraform Python PostgreSQL CI/CD Prometheus Grafana AWS Azure Git Jira Confluence Scrum Agile Docker Ansible JSON YAML

What you'll do

  • Own the IP AI Software and Tools roadmap by managing project intake and prioritizing initiatives.
  • Lead cross-functional discovery to convert business needs into comprehensive requirements for AI tools.
  • Develop and execute detailed plans of record for assigned AI tool initiatives, including schedules and milestones.
  • Operationalize governance for AI tools in partnership with stakeholders to ensure appropriate controls are in place.
  • Drive launch readiness by owning rollout plans, stakeholder communications, and training coordination.
  • Define and report KPIs for AI tool impact, providing regular updates through dashboards and presentations.

What we're looking for

  • 5+ years of program management or related experience in cross-functional execution.
  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, information systems, or a related field.
  • Familiarity with AI-enabled software concepts and limitations, especially LLM workflows.
  • Proven ability to develop and manage plans of record for project delivery.
  • Strong stakeholder engagement skills across technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Experience translating business needs into clear requirements and coordinating deliveries.
  • Demonstrated success in driving adoption and operationalization of enterprise tools.

Market check

Salary context

This $126,400–$189,600 range sits above 30% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$142,450–$225,000

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$148,500–$214,000

Middle half of comparable postings.

Based on 240 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 595 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $148,300–$222,500 across 540 roles with salary data.

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