SoC Program Manager
QualcommJob Title
SoC Program Manager
Role Summary
Own and manage enablement, execution and delivery of System-on-Chip (SoC) programs. Coordinate cross-functional teams (design, verification, DFT, physical design, emulation) to deliver products on schedule, within budget, and meeting technical KPIs.
Experience Level
Senior — posting specifies 7+ years of program/project management experience (some parts of the posting also reference 5+ years; preferred background includes 15+ years in the semiconductor industry).
Responsibilities
The role drives program planning, execution, and stakeholder alignment across the SoC lifecycle.
- Define program scope, schedules, budgets, resources, deliverables and risks; drive plans of record.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams (Design, DV, DFT, Physical Design, System Emulation) to meet milestones.
- Track program milestones and key KPIs (power, performance, cost) and NRE.
- Support NPI activities from concept review through tapeout and commercialization.
- Run execution reviews, escalate risks, maintain program dashboards, and report status to executives.
- Ensure compliance with processes, manage quality, and close program checklists.
- Collaborate with sponsors and stakeholders to set priorities and resolve inter-team issues.
Requirements
Key qualifications and skills. Education requirements are summarized separately below.
- Must-have: 7+ years of program or project management experience in engineering or semiconductor-related environments.
- Must-have: Proven leadership/management experience and strong interpersonal and communication skills at all levels.
- Must-have: Practical understanding of the semiconductor chip design cycle and product development flow from design to customer deployment.
- Must-have: Proficiency with standard office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and experience maintaining program dashboards and trackers.
- Must-have: Experience managing risk, schedule, NRE, quality and process compliance for complex engineering programs.
- Nice-to-have: 15+ years in the semiconductor industry; prior work in IoT, wireless/mobile, or automotive domains.
- Nice-to-have: Experience with AI-driven reporting or dashboard creation and advanced program analytics.
- Nice-to-have: Experience defining and implementing program/process improvements.
Education Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field is specified.
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.
