Staff Program Manager

Qualcomm

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Work type
On-site
Location
San Diego, CA
Salary
$171,200–$256,800 / yr
Posted
149 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday
Closes
Oct 12, 2026

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Salary context

Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $184k
This role $214k
$129k most similar roles pay here $270k

This role pays more than 78% of similar roles. Most pay $158,000–$209,175 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $214k versus about $184k 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 · Staff Program Manager

The Program Manager, Staff joins the Engineering Services Group to oversee the delivery of chipset and hardware platforms for internal and external customers. Working closely with product management, engineering, marketing, finance, and sourcing teams, the individual manages multiple small programs or a single complex program involving new platform design and hardware/software bring-up of peripherals. Key responsibilities include developing Plan of Record execution, tracking key metrics against goals, identifying risks, and creating mitigation plans while managing team task assignments and schedules. The role requires proficiency in program management tools such as dashboards and Gantt charts to ensure projects remain on time and within scope. This position addresses the technical challenge of coordinating complex hardware development cycles and ensuring seamless integration across various functional departments within a large matrixed organization to meet specific product milestones.

What does a Program Manager earn in California?

Median $193000 from 39 postings across 11 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Deliver chipset and hardware platforms for internal and external customers.
  • Develop and manage the program Plan of Record including schedule, resource forecasting, and scope.
  • Track key metrics to identify deviations from the plan and propose corrective actions.
  • Manage team workloads by establishing schedules, assigning tasks, and tracking progress.
  • Identify project risks and maintain a risk mitigation plan for complex programs.
  • Communicate complex technical information to diverse audiences including senior leadership.
  • Identify and recommend process improvement opportunities to enhance program efficiency.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
  • Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field is preferred.
  • 5+ years of Program Management or related work experience.
  • PMP Certification is preferred.
  • 7+ years of Program Management or related work experience is preferred.
  • 4+ years of experience managing projects with new platform design and hardware/software bring-up of peripherals.
  • 3+ years of experience interacting with senior leadership at the Director level and above.
  • 2+ years of experience in a large matrixed organization and using program management tools like Gantt charts.

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