AI​/ML - Senior Software Program Manager

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Company:
Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

Job Area:
Engineering Services Group >
Program Management

General Summary

The AI/ML Software Program Manager is a key member of the Central PMO within the Technology Planning and Edge Solutions (TPE) group s role focuses on AI/ML technologies for software products across various business units. The Program Manager will lead efforts in scoping, planning and managing the execution of AI/ML Software deliverables across SoC platforms, programs and initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Build strong technical and program understanding to develop key insights and influence.
• Drive and deliver overall program alignment and execution across multiple technologies.
• Understand requirements priority and drive scoping and planning, including interdependencies, staffing constraints, and schedule optimization across multiple tech teams.
• Partner with Product Management and Engineering to establish clear Plan of Records commitments and enable prioritization.
• Establish rigorous execution discipline and communication processes, including risk management, mitigation, tracking, schedule trends vs. baseline, recovery actions, and executive reporting.
• Develop program indicators to manage program health, including quality and timelines.
• Develop and establish strong processes that streamline the development cycle and integrate multiple plans, dependencies, and deliverables effectively.
• Manage stakeholder expectations, channel requirements to respective development teams, and drive consensus on development schedules, plans, and processes.
• Use verbal and written communication skills to convey complex information to multiple audiences, requiring strong negotiation and alignment skills.
• Work independently with little supervision.

Skills And Experience

• 5 to 10 years of experience in a combination of technical product development and program management in the SoC / embedded industry.
• Strong technical understanding of AI/ML technology and deliverables.
• Strong working knowledge of software development principles at the SoC / embedded industry.
• Experience with multiple technology development and end-to‑end product integration.
• Experience managing products through the entire development life cycle, including risk management.

This is an office based position located in San Diego, CA and is expected to comply with the company's onsite work policy.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 4+ years of Program Management or related work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Business Administration.

Pay Range And Other Compensation & Benefits: $ - $. Qualification for competitors may enjoy additional bonuses, RSU grants, and a comprehensive benefits package. For full details please speak with your recruiter.

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