Staff Manager, Business Development, Energy, Smart Grid and Utilities Vertical

Qualcomm

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Work type
On-site
Location
San Diego, CA
Salary
$184,800–$277,200 / yr
Posted
86 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday
Closes
Dec 14, 2026

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Above market

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This role $231k
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TL;DR · Staff Manager, Business Development, Energy, Smart Grid and Utilities Vertical

Staff Manager, Business Development - Energy, Smart Grid and Utilities Vertical will join the Sales, Business Development & Marketing Group to drive growth within the utilities vertical. This individual is responsible for developing and executing business development strategies focused on power generation, transmission, distribution, smart grid, water, wastewater, and renewable energy infrastructure. The role involves identifying high-value use cases like grid automation and predictive maintenance while building strategic partnerships with system integrators, OEMs, and software partners to enable scalable adoption of edge compute, connectivity, AI, and digital infrastructure platforms. Key responsibilities include managing senior-level relationships with regulators and government entities, qualifying opportunities, and influencing product roadmaps. The ideal candidate possesses expertise in cellular technology including 4G, 5G, low power wireless, and satellite communication to solve critical infrastructure challenges through platform-centric models and ecosystem-led growth strategies.

What you'll do

  • Develop and execute business development strategies for the utilities vertical including power, water, and renewable energy.
  • Identify high-value utility use cases such as grid automation, asset intelligence, and predictive maintenance.
  • Translate customer needs into platform opportunities across silicon, software, and ecosystem solutions.
  • Build and manage senior-level relationships with utility operators, regulators, and government entities.
  • Drive joint business development with system integrators, OEMs, and software partners to enable scalable deployment.
  • Manage the full sales pipeline from initial engagement through lighthouse deployments and scaled programs.
  • Influence product roadmaps by providing market insights and specific requirements for the utilities sector.
  • Represent the company at industry forums and contribute to thought leadership in the utility space.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree and 6+ years of experience in sales, business development, or product development.
  • Associate's degree and 8+ years of experience in sales, business development, or product development.
  • High school diploma and 10+ years of experience in sales, business development, or product development.
  • Experience with utilities, power, grid, water, renewables, or critical infrastructure markets.
  • Proven experience building and managing strategic partnerships and scaling businesses through ecosystem-led models.
  • Expertise in cellular technology (4G, 5G), low power wireless, satellite communication, and private networks.
  • Familiarity with edge compute, AI, connectivity, industrial platforms, or digital transformation initiatives.
  • Strong executive communication, negotiation, and presentation skills within large, matrixed organizations.

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