Program Manager (***Must be a U.S. citizen and eligible for a U.S. Government security clearance***)

Qualcomm

Actively hiring
San Diego, CA Posted 25 days ago $126,400$189,600 / year

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TL;DR

Qualcomm Government Technologies is hiring a junior Program Manager to support its U.S. government projects within a fast-paced and technically demanding environment. This role involves assisting senior PMs in managing multiple complex programs by preparing schedules, driving milestones, and conducting internal and customer reviews. The candidate will also lead proposal teams, develop estimates for RFP responses, and maintain regular communication with upper management and stakeholders to ensure successful program execution. Ideal candidates should have a background in both program management and technical expertise, along with experience using tools like GANTT charts and Agile methodologies such as JIRA, Scrum, or Kanban. The position requires strong interpersonal skills, organizational abilities, and the ability to work effectively across various internal teams including Engineering, Contracts, Finance, Procurement, and Mission Development.

Skills

JIRA Confluence Agile Scrum Kanban GANTT Microsoft_Project Microsoft_Office PMP CSM Government_contracting Wireless_telecommunications Digital_signal_processing

What you'll do

  • Manage small projects and support senior Program Managers in executing complex government programs.
  • Prepare and maintain project schedules to ensure milestones are met on time.
  • Lead or participate in internal and customer program reviews, creating necessary documentation.
  • Develop estimates and prepare responses for customer RFPs as part of proposal teams.
  • Communicate regularly with upper management and stakeholders about program status and risks.
  • Interface with various departments like Engineering, Contracts, Finance to achieve program objectives.
  • Track projects using GANTT charts or Agile methodologies such as JIRA, Scrum, or Kanban.

What we're looking for

  • At least 2 years of Program Management or related work experience.
  • Capable of managing multiple project schedules and understanding financial, contractual, and technical details.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills for diverse audiences.
  • Experience with government contracting and classified programs.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Project, GANTT charts, and Agile methodologies.
  • Ability to lead proposal teams and develop estimates for customer RFPs.
  • Current or recent Top Secret (TS/SI) security clearance preferred.

Market check

Salary context

This $126,400–$189,600 range sits above 39% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$117,000$220,000

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$136,400$189,000

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 569 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $148,300–$224,400 across 536 roles with salary data.

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