Senior Program Manager

Qualcomm

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Work type
On-site
Location
San Diego, CA
Salary
$154,400–$231,600 / yr
Posted
37 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live 2 days ago
Closes
Feb 1, 2027

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Competitive pay

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $186k
This role $193k
$134k most similar roles pay here $245k

This role pays more than 56% of similar roles. Most pay $158,800–$214,000 — 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.

Listed pay typically runs $148,300–$222,500 across 603 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Senior Program Manager

SR Program Manager The SR Program Manager joins the Engineering Services Group to develop, define, and execute plans of record for various programs or technologies. This individual is responsible for managing schedules, budgets, resources, deliverables, and risks from initiation through delivery while ensuring alignment across internal and external stakeholders on technical matters. Day-to-day responsibilities include tracking key metrics, identifying risks with mitigation plans, prioritizing team tasks, and promoting program vision to ensure objectives are met. The role requires proficiency in program management tools such as dashboards and Gantt charts to manage projects of moderate complexity or single complex programs. Candidates must possess strong communication skills to convey detailed information to diverse audiences and use advanced data analysis to solve problems where information may be conflicting. This position focuses on technical project execution within a large matrixed organization.

What does a Program Manager earn in California?

Median $193000 from 39 postings across 11 companies.

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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 delivery.
  • Track key performance metrics and escalate issues with proposed corrective actions when deviations occur.
  • Identify program risks and maintain an updated risk mitigation plan.
  • Manage team workloads by establishing schedules, assigning tasks, and tracking progress.
  • Communicate complex technical information to diverse stakeholders and senior leadership.
  • Identify and recommend process improvement opportunities based on best practices.

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 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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