Job Posting Title Program Manager

General Summary:

This Software/Technology Program Manager position, focused on APSS Linux Android, CPU & Multimedia Technologies, is responsible for program management support and leadership for managing the planning, development, and delivery of software that spans across multiple technology areas and product segments dealing with Open Source and different Linux distributions for Qualcomm Snapdragon Mobile Handset, Compute, XR/VR, and Gaming.

• Excellent opportunity to work on the latest cutting-edge software, hardware technologies, and HLOS – Android, Linux OS, WOS, etc.
• Collaborate with other impacting technology areas such as BSP, Modem, Connectivity & Multimedia, and BUs.
• Drive requirements scoping, analysis, and planning including interdependencies, staffing constraints, and schedule optimization across multiple tech teams and customer connections.
• Establish clear Plan of Record commitment and drive prioritization.
• Strong technical understanding of SW deliverables and risk management/risk mitigation.
• Establish rigorous execution discipline & communications process: risk management, mitigation, tracking, schedule trends vs baseline, recovery actions, executive reporting & stakeholder communications.
• Develop program indicators to manage program health including quality and timelines.
• Partner with other functional areas to establish critical processes to support disciplined product development and decision making and to ensure quality. Coordination across multiple development sites may be required.
• Develop and establish strong processes that streamline the development cycle and help integrate multiple plans, dependencies, and deliverables effectively.

Skills & Experience:

• Experience and domain knowledge of Wireless/Semiconductors is a must.
• 10+ years (max) of experience in a combination of Software product development and program management in the semiconductor/wireless industry.
• Experience with open-source development model and business principles. Familiarity with embedded open-source software technology and ecosystem is a plus.
• Expertise in software frameworks and distributions based on Linux (e.g., Yocto, Ubuntu, RedHat, Debian).
• Familiarity with Linux operating system integration and packaging policies.
• Experience with end-to-end product integration.
• Experience managing software products through the entire development life cycle.
• Experience in 3rd party OS SW Program Management/development.

Minimum Qualifications:

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

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