NPI Program Manager (Staff)

Job Title

NPI Program Manager (Staff)

Role Summary

Lead post-silicon program execution from tape-out through production ramp, coordinating silicon fab, OSAT, test house, supply chain, and customers. Serve as the primary interface between engineering, program management, and manufacturing to deliver qualified product on schedule.

This position is part of the Engineering Services / Program Management organization and requires full-time onsite work in the Santa Clara, CA office (5 days per week).

Experience Level

Senior-level. Posting indicates program management experience and substantial semiconductor industry experience: typical guidance includes 5+ years program management experience and 10+ years in the semiconductor industry.

Responsibilities

Manage program delivery, cross-functional coordination, and customer engagements for post‑tape-out activities through ramp to production.

• Own program schedules, milestones, deliverables, risk tracking, and periodic reporting.
• Plan and manage fab, OSAT, and test house activities, sample forecasting, and material readiness for qualification and production.
• Coordinate phase-gate reviews, qualification builds, and RTP activities.
• Support silicon bring-up, yield improvement initiatives, and collaborate with DFT and test teams.
• Use data analytics to inform decisions during post-silicon bring-up and continuous yield improvement.
• Serve as primary customer interface; manage escalations and resolve technical and operational issues.
• Lead cross-functional communication, resource alignment, and process adoption across program teams.
• Develop and manage program Plan of Record, metrics, and risk mitigation for multiple medium-sized or single complex programs.

Requirements

Key skills and experience required to perform successfully in this role.

• Must-have: 5+ years of program management or related experience and demonstrated leadership managing multiple programs; 10+ years of semiconductor industry experience as specified in the posting.
• Must-have: Experience with ASIC/SoC development, advanced node processes, and advanced semiconductor packaging.
• Must-have: Strong understanding of semiconductor manufacturing, assembly, and test processes; experience managing fab/OSAT/test house relationships and schedules.
• Must-have: Proven ability in schedule/milestone management, risk identification and mitigation, and cross-functional coordination.
• Must-have: Experience supporting silicon bring-up, yield improvement, and use of data analytics for technical decision-making.
• Must-have: Strong customer-facing skills, escalation management, and written/verbal communication across technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Nice-to-have: Familiarity with DFT practices, advanced yield analysis tools, and program/process improvement initiatives.
• Location: Must be able to work onsite in Santa Clara, CA five days per week.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree (BS) in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field is specified. The posting also references advanced degrees where a Master's may substitute one year and a Doctorate may substitute two years of required experience. The posting allows related fields and advanced degrees as substitutions for experience.

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.