Senior Program Management

Qualcomm

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Work type
On-site
Location
San Diego, CA
Salary
$154,400–$231,600 / yr
Posted
58 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday
Closes
Jan 11, 2027

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Similar $186k
This role $193k
$132k most similar roles pay here $242k

This role pays more than 58% of similar roles. Most pay $158,725–$213,200 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $193k versus about $186k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 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.

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TL;DR · Senior Program Management

The Senior Program Management role within the Engineering Services Group involves developing, defining, and executing plans of record for various programs or complex technologies. You will manage the full lifecycle from initiation through delivery, overseeing schedules, resources, deliverables, and risks while ensuring milestones are met on time and within scope. Day-to-day responsibilities include collaborating with stakeholders to prioritize tasks, tracking key metrics, identifying risk mitigation plans, and managing team assignments. The role requires proficiency in program management tools such as dashboards and Gantt charts to monitor progress and propose corrective actions. You will navigate a large matrixed organization to align diverse stakeholders on technical matters. This position solves complex coordination problems by ensuring project alignment and process improvements while communicating detailed information to various audiences with differing levels of technical knowledge.

What you'll do

  • Develop and execute program Plans of Record including schedules, budgets, resources, deliverables, and risks.
  • Manage multiple small programs or a single complex program from initiation through final delivery.
  • Track key performance metrics and escalate issues with proposed corrective actions when deviations occur.
  • Identify project risks and maintain an updated risk mitigation plan for all assigned programs.
  • Manage team workloads by establishing schedules, assigning tasks, and tracking member progress.
  • Communicate complex technical information to diverse stakeholders and 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.
  • 4+ years of Program Management or related work experience.
  • 7+ years of Program Management or related work experience is preferred.
  • PMP Certification is preferred.
  • 3+ years of experience interacting with senior leadership (Director level and above) is preferred.
  • 2+ years of experience in a large matrixed organization is preferred.
  • 2+ years of experience with program management tools like dashboards and Gantt charts is preferred.

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