Sr HardWare Program Manager

Technology, Data & Digital · Software & Web Development · Software Engineering · Project Management

In short

Qualcomm is looking for a Sr Hardware Program Manager in Bangalore, India. This role involves developing, defining, and executing program plans, including schedules, budgets, resources, and risks, while monitoring progress from initiation to delivery. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, with at least 4 years of Program Management experience in the HW field.

Responsibilities

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.
Monitors budget/spending, on-time delivery, and achievement of program milestones.
Represents the program and drives alignment across stakeholders.
Collaborates with key stakeholders and program sponsors to develop goals, set prioritization of deliverables, and discuss necessary priorities and stakeholder needs.
Manages and takes responsibility for multiple small programs/technology with moderate complexity or a single complex program/technology.
Develops and manages the execution of the program Plan of Record, including schedule and resource forecasting, stakeholder identification, communication methods, scope, and prioritization.
Tracks and manages all key metrics pertaining to a program and identifies when metrics deviate significantly from Plan of Record; escalates issues and proposes corrective actions.
Manages and prioritizes the work of the program team by establishing schedules, task assignments, and tracking tasks.
Identifies program issues/risks and creates a risk mitigation plan.
Helps to promote program vision and objectives within own team, and ensures program objectives are met or exceeded.
Supports the adoption of processes by applying best practices and identifying and recommending process improvement opportunities.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
4+ years of Program Management or related work experience in the HW field.
Good understanding of the RTL-to-GDSII flow with hands-on experience in at least one HW domain.

Desired Qualifications

Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
PMP Certification.
7+ years of Program Management or related work experience in the HW field.
3+ years of work experience in a role requiring interaction with senior leadership (e.g., Director level and above).
2+ years of experience working in a large matrixed organization.
2+ years of experience with program management tools such as dashboards, Gantt charts, etc.
4+ years of hands-on experience in either HW Design, Verification or Implementation (Synthesis, Physical Design).

Benefits

Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer.
Qualcomm is committed to providing an accessible process for individuals with disabilities.
Qualcomm is committed to making our workplace accessible for individuals with disabilities.