Chipset/Chip Program Manager

Job Title

Chipset/Chip Program Manager

Role Summary

Manage end-to-end chipset/IC/HW/SW programs for datacenter products, driving schedule, budget, resources, deliverables and risk to on-time delivery. Work cross-functionally with engineering, product, manufacturing, legal, and external partners across multiple sites.

Experience Level

Mid-level program management role. Minimum experience listed at 4+ years program management; preferred candidates have 7+ years and substantial semiconductor program experience.

Responsibilities

Accountable for planning and executing chipset programs from initiation through delivery, including stakeholder alignment and program reporting.

• Establish and maintain the Plan of Record (POR): roadmap, requirements baseline, change control and priorities.
• Create and maintain program master schedule, staffing plans, work plans and interdependency tracking.
• Track program metrics, schedule trends, risks; develop mitigation and recovery plans and a risk matrix.
• Coordinate schedules and deliverables across multiple internal sites, contractors and external partners; support international travel as needed.
• Lead cross-functional meetings, design reviews and program reviews; present status to management.
• Manage program-level budgets and monitor project financials.
• Interface with contracts, legal, manufacturing, technical publications and product support to align priorities and resources.
• Troubleshoot program issues and propose alternative schedules, resources or processes to meet milestones.

Requirements

Key must-have experience, skills, and constraints.

• Direct experience in semiconductor development required; candidates without semiconductor development experience will not be considered.
• 4+ years of program management or related work experience (preferred 7+ years for senior consideration).
• 2–3+ years working on digital SoC and/or mixed-signal baseband and/or RF chip programs in a program management role.
• Experience interacting with senior leadership (VP-level and above).
• Experience working in medium-to-large matrixed organizations and coordinating across multiple sites.
• Experience with program management tools and reporting (dashboards, Gantt charts, program KPIs).
• Experience managing operating budgets, resources, and project financials.
• Ability to organize and lead cross-functional teams, and to present program status and risks to executive stakeholders.

Education Requirements

Required: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field. Preferred: Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field. (Source indicates degree fields and a Master's is preferred.)

About the Company

Company: Qualcomm

Headquarters: San Diego, California, United States

Qualcomm is a global leader in semiconductor and telecommunications equipment, specializing in mobile technologies and innovations. Known for its Adreno GPUs, the company provides solutions enabling advancements in mobile gaming, AI, VR/AR, and autonomous driving. Qualcomm's cutting-edge technology and commitment to high-performance, power-efficient designs drive the evolution of mobile graphics and connectivity worldwide.