Program Manager

Qualcomm

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Work type
On-site
Location
San Diego, CA
Salary
$126,400–$189,600 / yr
Posted
25 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday
Closes
Feb 13, 2027

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $182k
This role $158k
$114k most similar roles pay here $243k

This role pays less than 74% of similar roles. Most pay $158,000–$206,900 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $158k versus about $182k for comparable roles.

Based on 239 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 · Program Manager

The Program Manager joins the Engineering Services Group within the GSOC Hardware Program Management Office. In this role, the individual manages multiple small programs or a single complex program by applying up-to-date management knowledge to meet specific deadlines and goals. Daily responsibilities include building and managing the Plan of Record, coordinating cross-functional teams, tracking key metrics, and developing risk mitigation plans. The candidate will collaborate with stakeholders to prioritize deliverables, manage team task assignments, monitor budgets, and drive continuous improvement through lessons learned sessions. Essential skills include proficiency with program management tools such as dashboards and Gantt charts. This position operates within a large matrixed organization to solve complex hardware program challenges by ensuring projects remain on time, on budget, and within scope while maintaining alignment across various internal stakeholders and technical requirements.

What does a Program Manager earn in California?

Median $193000 from 39 postings across 11 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Manage multiple small programs or a single complex program by applying up-to-date project management knowledge to meet deadlines.
  • Develop goals and prioritize deliverables in collaboration with key stakeholders and program sponsors.
  • Execute the Plan of Record including schedule, infrastructure setup, test plan coordination, and communication frequency.
  • Track key metrics and escalate issues with proposed corrective actions when deviations from the Plan of Record occur.
  • Manage team workload by establishing schedules, assigning tasks, and tracking progress in a tracking system.
  • Identify program risks and maintain an updated risk mitigation plan for assigned projects.
  • Monitor budget spending, on-time delivery, and the achievement of specific program milestones.
  • Drive continuous improvement by coordinating Project Lessons Learned sessions and participating in process improvement initiatives.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
  • 2+ years of Program Management or related work experience.
  • Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field (preferred).
  • PMP Certification or equivalent (preferred).
  • 2+ years of work experience in a role requiring interaction with senior leadership (preferred).
  • 2+ years of experience working in a large matrixed organization (preferred).
  • 2+ years of experience with program management tools such as dashboards and Gantt charts (preferred).

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