Senior Director, Product Management - CPU

Qualcomm

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Work type
On-site
Location
San Diego, CA
Salary
$227,700–$341,500 / yr
Posted
54 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday
Closes
Jan 16, 2027

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Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $234k
This role $285k
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This role pays more than 81% of similar roles. Most pay $195,400–$273,493 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $285k versus about $234k for comparable roles.

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TL;DR · Senior Director, Product Management - CPU

As the Senior Director, Product Management - CPU, you will lead a comprehensive product strategy from initial conception through end-of-life for specific product lines. You will serve as a central resource coordinating with design, manufacturing, quality, and marketing teams to manage lifecycle stages including modifications and upgrades. Your daily responsibilities include performing complex ecosystem analyses to identify market gaps, validating business cases, and developing long-term roadmaps focused on cost, profit, and innovation. You will drive cross-functional collaboration to align product portfolios with customer needs while managing project financials and negotiating third-party agreements. The role requires expertise in technical marketing, portfolio management, and IP strategy within the CPU domain. You must translate complex organizational goals into actionable development plans while ensuring all products meet performance standards and stay aligned with emerging technology trends.

What you'll do

  • Develop and execute long-term product roadmaps based on market analysis and organizational strategy.
  • Validate business cases and determine the ROI of new and emerging technology portfolios.
  • Drive portfolio launch strategies including technical marketing opportunities and direct customer engagement.
  • Deliver technical presentations regarding product roadmaps, RFPs, and proposals to prospective customers.
  • Serve as the primary authority for creating differentiated roadmaps and securing stakeholder buy-in.
  • Translate customer needs into successful product portfolios while ensuring alignment with corporate goals.
  • Manage project financials, including operating budgets, cost control, and third-party business negotiations.
  • Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure products meet technical specifications and delivery deadlines.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, Humanities, or a related field.
  • 10+ years of Product Management or related work experience.
  • 15+ years of Product Management or related work experience is preferred.
  • 4+ years of experience working in a large matrixed organization.
  • 2+ years of experience managing operating budgets and project financials.
  • 2+ years of experience negotiating third-party business agreements.

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