Senior Director, Program Management

Qualcomm

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Work type
On-site
Location
San Diego, CA
Salary
$228,000–$342,000 / yr
Posted
26 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live today
Closes
Mar 30, 2027

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Above market

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About Qualcomm

Qualcomm is a leading American semiconductor and telecommunications company based in San Diego, CA.

Qualcomm currently has 575 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $147,900–$221,900 across 550 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Senior Director, Program Management

The Senior Director, Program Management joins the Engineering Services Group to develop, define, and execute plans of record for multiple large programs and portfolios. This role involves managing schedules, budgets, resources, and risks from initiation through delivery while interfacing with internal and external stakeholders on technical matters. The successful candidate will translate stakeholder needs and product roadmaps into successful programs, owning key metrics and identifying internal resources to ensure alignment with organizational demands. Core competencies include innovative program management best practices, risk management strategies, and the ability to drive program vision across a portfolio. Required skills include proficiency with program management tools like dashboards and Gantt charts, along with the ability to communicate complex information to senior leadership. The role solves complex organizational challenges by designing new processes to increase efficiency.

What you'll do

  • Develop and execute plans of record including schedules, budgets, resources, deliverables, and risks.
  • Translate stakeholder needs and product roadmaps into successful programs by partnering with organizational leadership.
  • Manage multiple large technology portfolios by applying innovative program management best practices.
  • Own all key program metrics and influence team priorities to overcome technical and organizational challenges.
  • Identify and secure internal and external resources to align with program and organizational demands.
  • Implement risk management strategies and review mitigation plans for large-scale programs.
  • Validate business cases and provide guidance on creating program roadmaps to ensure strategic alignment.
  • Design and implement new program management processes to increase organizational efficiency and profitability.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
  • 10+ years of Program Management or related work experience.
  • Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Business Administration, or related field (preferred).
  • PMP Certification (preferred).
  • 15+ years of Program Management or related work experience (preferred).
  • 4+ years of experience working in a large matrixed organization (preferred).
  • 4+ years of experience with program management tools such as dashboards and Gantt charts (preferred).
  • 3+ years of work experience interacting with senior leadership (preferred).

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