Senior Technology Program Manager, CorePlatform

Qualcomm

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Work type
On-site
Location
San Diego, CA
Salary
$154,400–$231,600 / yr
Posted
86 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday
Closes
Jan 30, 2027

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

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TL;DR · Senior Technology Program Manager, CorePlatform

The Senior Technology Program Manager - CorePlatform joins the Central Program Management team to manage the development and delivery of multiple SoC technologies, including Boot, USB, PCIe, Buses, Storage, Hypervisor, PMIC, Services, and Kernel across various business units. This role involves scoping new products, creating feature delivery plans for new chipsets, and driving execution of complex features across multiple teams and international locations. Key responsibilities include developing execution schedules, managing risks, and establishing communication processes for weekly status updates. The successful candidate must demonstrate proficiency in project planning and the software development lifecycle. Required skills include strong communication for cross-team collaboration and the ability to prioritize multiple deliveries under tight timelines. The work focuses on disciplined product development and ensuring quality across diverse hardware and software components.

What you'll do

  • Scope new products and feature requests according to established deadlines.
  • Create feature delivery plans for new chipsets and lead technical workshop planning.
  • Develop execution schedules that account for staffing needs and third-party interdependencies.
  • Manage project risks and issues while communicating weekly status updates to management.
  • Define team roadmaps and manage change control across multiple development teams.
  • Establish communication processes for weekly execution status and prompt closure of action items.
  • Coordinate development activities across multiple domestic and international sites.
  • Partner with functional areas to establish processes for disciplined product development and quality.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
  • 4+ years of Program Management or related work experience.
  • Proficiency in Project Planning and the SW development lifecycle.
  • Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and manage multiple deliveries with tight timelines.
  • Strong communication skills to collaborate with multiple teams.
  • 10 years of experience in SW engineering and/or SW program management (preferred).
  • Master's in Computer Science, Electronics, or Electrical Engineering (preferred).
  • Must be able to work onsite in San Diego, 5 days a week.

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