Program Manager

Company:

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

Job Area:

Engineering Services Group, Engineering Services Group > Program Management

General Summary:

Qualcomm Government Technologies (QGOV) is seeking a Program Manager to lead the onboarding, ramp, and lifecycle management of QGOV products manufactured by external contract manufacturers (CMs) .

This role is responsible for ensuring QGOV products are produced and delivered on time, within cost targets, and to required quality, security, and compliance standards . The Program Manager will serve as the primary operational liaison between Qualcomm and external manufacturers , working cross‑functionally with internal teams to scale QGOV products from initial production through sustaining volume.

Key Responsibilities

Contract Manufacturer & Production Management

Act as the primary interface between Qualcomm and external Contract Manufacturers for assigned QGOV products

Lead CM onboarding activities, including RFQs, capacity planning, tooling readiness, and production launch

Own the end‑to‑end production lifecycle from RFQ through high‑volume manufacturing and sustaining operations

Establish and run regular operating cadence with CMs, including weekly status, yield, quality, and risk reviews

Build Readiness, Yield, and Quality

Ensure production readiness across materials, tooling, test, documentation, and training

Monitor and drive yield, quality, and throughput improvements

Lead root‑cause analysis and corrective actions for yield issues, quality escapes, and RMAs

Implement and manage change control processes (BOM changes, alternates, supplier or process changes)

Forecasting, Capacity, and Supply Chain Coordination

Develop and maintain capacity plans aligned to sales forecasts and demand signals

Identify supply chain risks, long‑lead components, and early procurement requirements

Partner with sourcing and supply chain teams to support component availability and cost targets

Coordinate consignment strategies when required to meet customer schedules

Cross‑Functional Program Leadership

Partner closely with Product Management, Engineering, Finance, Contracts, and Sales

Ensure manufacturing execution aligns with product requirements, customer commitments, and financial expectations

Support inventory planning, cost tracking, and financial forecasting activities

Report program status, risks, and mitigation plans to QGOV leadership

Compliance & Documentation

Ensure contract manufacturers receive all required specifications, documentation, tools, and training

Support compliance with QGOV‑specific export controls, security requirements, and customer obligations

Maintain clear documentation and audit trails for production decisions, changes, and approvals

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.

2+ years of Program Management or related work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with semiconductor‑based systems, modules, or embedded hardware platforms

Experience working with Asia‑based contract manufacturers

Familiarity with government, defense, or other regulated customer environments

Background in production planning, S&OP, or capacity management

Ability to operate effectively in fast‑moving, high‑accountability program environments

Travel Requirements

* Domestic and international travel as required to support contract manufacturer engagement and production readiness

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Pay range and Other Compensation & Benefits :

$126,400.00 - $189,600.00

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