Qualcomm

Staff/Director Compute Chipset Product Manager

Qualcomm$196K — $294K *
Telecommunications & Hardware
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, Humanities, or related field.
  • 5+ years of Product Management or related work experience.
  • 15+ years of product management experience in PC or laptop processors preferred.
  • In-depth experience in the PC/laptop semiconductor industry and ecosystem required.
  • Direct experience as a PC silicon Product Manager interacting with customers and device makers.
  • MBA is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Direct the PC chipset processor product strategy from conception to execution.
  • Identify market gaps through complex analyses and guide product design discussions.
  • Promote the use of new technologies and trends to increase Snapdragon market share.
  • Own the PC chipset product throughout its entire lifecycle, including maintenance and upgrades.
  • Lead the creation of business cases for new and complex products and validate their relevance.
  • Market products through technical opportunities and drive successful launches.
  • Prepare and deliver technical presentations on product roadmaps to customers.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive annual discretionary bonus program.
  • Annual RSU grants opportunity for eligible employees.
  • Supportive benefits package designed for overall employee success.
  • Accessibility accommodations during the application process for individuals with disabilities.
Full Job Description
Company:
Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

Job Area:
Operations Group, Operations Group > Product Management

General Summary:

The Compute Chipset Product Management team is part of QCT's Product Management organization. The team manages the Windows on Snapdragon portfolio; the portfolio includes all Snapdragon products used for laptops, notebooks, all-in-one devices, etc. compute devices.

The team's objective is to synthesize and prioritize technical requirements, establish an overall compute product and technology portfolio strategy and roadmap to enable QCT to maintain overall technology, product, and business leadership. Development of the compute products and technology portfolio considers technology evolution, standardization initiatives and partnerships, evolution in device related engineering and testing processes as well as market/product requirements, opportunities, and competitive landscape.

This specific position is to lead compute chipset product through the entire life cycle. This entails looking at market requirements, defining product positioning / feature specifications, collaborating with engineering for identifying technology trade-offs, developing business case justifications and partnering with OEMs for portfolio design-ins / successful device launches.

PRINCIPAL REQUIREMENTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • In-depth understanding of PC (Desktop, Laptop, All-In-One, Small Form Factor etc.) processor market - key processor vendors, OEMs, ODMs, channel partners etc. Clear understanding of laptop market requirements, performance expectations, competitive vendors, industry trends, etc.
  • Direct a comprehensive PC chipset processor product strategy from product conception, definition and execution through end of life.
  • Identifies gaps in PC market based on complex analyses of market, customer, technology, and other ecosystem demands and provides this information to guide design and definitions conversations.
  • Strategizes and promotes use of new technologies, industry-leading trends and disruptive strategizes to gain Snapdragon share in laptop / desktops / all-in-one and other compute categories.
  • Directs those involved in the design, modification, and evaluation of all phases of a specific product or group of products.
  • Own PC chipset product from beginning to end of the life - involvement lasts throughout all stages of a product's lifecycle including modifications, upgrades, and maintenance of the product or product line.
  • Leads team collaboration in the creation of business cases and validates cases for development of a new, complex product to ensure they are appropriate given business direction and asks appropriate questions to understand relevance of program to roadmap.
  • Markets new and complex products and technologies through technical marketing opportunities such as conferences, congresses, and direct customer contact and drives product launch efforts.
  • Prepares and delivers highly complex technical presentations regarding a product roadmap that explains and demonstrates products managed to customers.
  • Translates customer feedback and external environment into potential changes for the differentiated product roadmap and communicates this to senior leaders - GM & EXC staff
  • Directs and oversees the development of highly complex products or new products areas and services, independently; maintains communication with individuals across functional teams.
  • Holds self and team(s) accountable for remaining up to date on competitors, technological advances, and the product ecosystem and taking the lead on development and design innovation of new and complex products to articulate differentiation of products to customer and identify trends.
  • Communicates regularly with leadership following a communication plan to ensure cross-functional understanding of product plans for a product line.
  • Ensures successful cross-functional collaboration by ensuring that agreed upon KPIs and specifications are met for a new, complex product(s), upon delivery by engineering team.
  • Collaborates with key stakeholders and program sponsors to develop product goals (e.g., performance, cost, timeline, customer schedules), discuss product feasibility, and facilitate cross-functional decision making for products they own.


Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, Humanities, or related field.
• 5+ years of Product Management or related work experience.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • 15+ years - PC Processors / laptop Processors Product Management.
  • In-depth experience of PC / laptop semiconductor industry & ecosystem
  • Direct experience as PC silicon Product Manager experience interacting with customers, device makers and ODMs
  • MBA is preferred


Pay range and Other Compensation & Benefits:
$196,000.00 - $294,000.00

The above pay scale reflects the broad, minimum to maximum, pay scale for this job code for the location for which it has been posted. Even more importantly, please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Qualcomm. We also offer a competitive annual discretionary bonus program and opportunity for annual RSU grants (employees on sales-incentive plans are not eligible for our annual bonus). In addition, our highly competitive benefits package is designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play. Your recruiter will be happy to discuss all that Qualcomm has to offer - and you can review more details about our US benefits at this link.

If you would like more information about this role, please contact Qualcomm Careers.

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Qualcomm Ventures is the investment arm of Qualcomm Incorporated. Founded in 2000, Qualcomm Ventures is a corporate venture capital fund with over 150 active portfolio companies and more than 20 exits over a billion dollars, including 99 Taxis, Cruise Automation, Fitbit, Invensense, NQ Mobile, Waze, and more. As a global investor, Qualcomm Ventures helps connect entrepreneurs to the resources, relationships, and deep industry expertise they need to succeed in the mobile technology ecosystem.

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