SoC Program Management Director
Qualcomm · Posted Sep 23
Semiconductor, 5G wireless technology, mobile platform, and AI computing solutions
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About the role
Qualcomm's Engineering Services Group > Program Management is looking for a technically strong System on Chip (SoC) Program Manager to own and manage the enablement, execution and delivery of SoC programs. The role develops, defines, and executes plans of record including schedules, budgets, resources, deliverables, and risks, driving highly complex SoC programs across Design, DV, DFT, Physical Design, and System Emulation teams from concept through tapeout and commercialization. The Program Manager serves as key custodian for risk, schedule, NRE, quality and process compliance while driving alignment across stakeholders and reporting to executive management.
What you will do
- Develops, defines, and executes plans of record, including: schedules, budgets, resources, deliverables, and risks. Monitors and drives the program from initiation through delivery, interfacing with internal and external stakeholders across functions on technical matters, as needed. Monitors budget/spending, on-time delivery, and achievement of program milestones. Represents the program and drives alignment across stakeholders.
- We are looking for technically strong System on Chip(SOC) Program Manager to own and manage the enablement, execution and delivery of System on Chip(SOC)
- Program Manager expected to drive the requirements, scoping, planning and execution of highly complex SoC across the portfolio. This involves working and supporting multiple functional teams including Design, DV, DFT, Physical design and System emulation.
- Track the program milestones & Key KPI’s (Power, Performance, Cost)
- Support program development activities as required for NPI development – Starting from concept review to TO(Tapeout) and further towards commercialization
- Drive SOC execution reviews and track milestones using program indicators. Participate in cross functional reviews including technology, IP and Process and update to executive management
- Key custodian for Risk, Schedule, NRE, quality and compliance to process
- Update Project dashboards on weekly basis, review and drive closure of checklists, work with cores/IP team on schedule & NRE tracking.
- Helps to promote program vision and objectives within own team and ensures program objectives are met or exceeded.
- Collaborates with key stakeholders and program sponsors to develop goals, set the prioritization of deliverables, and discuss necessary priorities and stakeholder needs
Skills used in this role
What the employer is looking for
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
- 5+ years of Program Management or related work experience.
- 7+ years Program Management or related work experience
Preferred qualifications
- 20 + years experience in the semiconductor industry with minimum 7 years in Project/Program Management
- Good experience in Microsoft Tools like Excel, Power point, Word
- Must have strong interpersonal skills and be able to effectively communicate at all levels
- Sound knowledge and understanding of Semiconductor Chip design cycle, Development and Process from design to customer deployment
- Exposure to one or more of the technology fields will be preferrable - IOT, Wireless/Mobile or Automotive
- Exposure and ability to work and adapt in new technologies like AI driven reports, dashboards creation.
- Track record of proven leadership/management experience
- Process definition & implementation
Benefits and support
- Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer.
- If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation during the application/hiring process, rest assured that Qualcomm is committed to providing an accessible process.
- Qualcomm will provide reasonable accommodations to support individuals with disabilities to be able participate in the hiring process.
- Qualcomm is also committed to making our workplace accessible for individuals with disabilities.
About Qualcomm
Qualcomm is a global leader in the development and commercialization of foundational technologies for the wireless industry, including mobile processors, 5G, and on-device artificial intelligence. The company designs and markets digital communications products, semiconductor solutions, and system software used globally across smartphones, automotive solutions, IoT devices, and computing systems. Through extensive R&D and intellectual property licensing, Qualcomm powers a highly interconnected and smarter world.
- Industry
- Semiconductors
- Company size
- 50000+ employees
- Founded
- 1985
- Location
- San Diego, California, USA
- Funding stage
- Public Company
Funding
Public Company · $53M raised
- 2018-11-01Grant
Leadership
President and Chief Executive Officer
Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer
James H. Thompson
Chief Technology Officer
Chief Marketing Officer
Ann Chaplin
General Counsel and Corporate Secretary
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