NPI Program Analyst

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Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. — Operations Group, Program Analyst

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Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

QCT NPI Operations Team is looking for a Program Analyst in San Diego with a drive to self-succeed and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. This role is a focal point in the organization for the management, coordination, execution and communication of all New Product Introduction (NPI) operations activities across various business units. This person will work cross-functionally with Engineers, Program Management, Business Operations, Product Marketing and other internal organizations as well as with multiple external suppliers to perform a full range of activities in support of New Product Introduction (NPI) through Customer Sampling (CS) for an assigned portfolio of devices.

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Understand the overall product lifecycle as well as the requirements to meet each key milestone.
• Generate build plans based on demand gathered from cross-functional engineering and business teams. Drive these build plans with suppliers over the course of the NPI lifecycle to meet demand.
• Identify material and hardware requirements and work with suppliers in ensuring BOMs are procured with consideration to lead time.
• Communicate build requests to suppliers in a timely and accurate fashion. Track and expedite material & WIP at suppliers as needed to ensure the program deadlines are met.
• Create purchase requisitions, track PO approval status, monitor build progress, and communicate status back to the PMs and Chip/Chipset teams.
• Monitor critical program milestones, test HW/SW release dates, product revisions, and quality issues, communicate to suppliers as needed and minimize the impact to the overall program schedule.
• Lead Operations meetings with Program Management and other engineering & business cross-functional teams to review the status of the program and coordinate seamless planning and execution with key stakeholders.
• Identify critical paths and analyze potential changes to the program. Communicate this to the core team along with proposed mitigation and contingency plans.
• Troubleshoot supplier issues and help develop alternative schedules, milestones, processes etc. to resolve supply issues.
• Work with production teams in ensuring a smooth transition from NPI to production.

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• OR Associate's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field and 2+ years of relevant work experience.
• OR High School Diploma or equivalent and 4+ years of relevant work experience.

Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation during the application/hiring process, Qualcomm is committed to providing an accessible process. You may e-mail disabili or call Qualcomm's toll-free number. Upon request, Qualcomm will provide reasonable accommodations to support individuals with disabilities to participate in the hiring process. Qualcomm is also committed to making our workplace accessible for individuals with disabilities.

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Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or any other protected classification.

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The pay scale reflects the broad minimum to maximum for this job code and location. Salary is one component of total compensation;
Qualcomm also offers a competitive annual discretionary bonus program and potential annual RSU grants. Benefits are designed to support success at work, at home, and r recruiter can discuss details, and more information about US benefits is available on the company site.