[Hiring] Project Manager @Qualcomm

Role Description

The Open Source Technology Team (OSTT) drives Qualcomm's open source enablement strategy across multiple technology domains including Linux Kernel, Zephyr, Open Boot Firmware, Linux Distributions, Testing Infrastructure, Kernel Testing & CI, LAVA, and related upstream ecosystems. OSTT operates with an upstream-first mindset, collaborating internally with engineering, product, program management, and executive leadership while engaging externally with open source communities and industry partners. OSTT is responsible for enabling sustainable adoption of open source technologies, accelerating upstream contributions, improving product readiness, and delivering scalable testing and validation capabilities.

The team manages complex portfolios spanning multiple Qualcomm SoCs, software programs, and long-term strategic initiatives. Program execution is highly data-driven, with Jira serving as the primary system of record for planning, execution tracking, risk management, status reporting, and executive visibility.

OSTT is seeking a highly motivated Project Manager (PJM) to lead the planning, execution, governance, and reporting of strategic open source initiatives. The successful candidate will operate at the intersection of engineering, open source communities, product organizations, and senior leadership.

This role requires a strong combination of technical curiosity, program management discipline, stakeholder management, and the ability to drive execution across geographically distributed teams. The PJM will ensure alignment between strategic objectives and day-to-day execution while providing clear visibility into progress, risks, dependencies, and business outcomes.

Qualifications

• Strong project and program management experience in complex engineering environments.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent programs with competing priorities.
• Expertise in planning, scheduling, risk management, issue resolution, and stakeholder communication.
• Ability to work effectively with highly technical engineering teams.
• Familiarity with software development lifecycles and modern development workflows.
• Understanding of open source software development models.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Influential leader without direct authority.
• Strong facilitation and conflict-resolution skills.
• Experience with Jira, Confluence, Microsoft 365, PowerPoint, Excel, GitHub, and AI-assisted productivity tools.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of project management or related work experience.
• OR Associate's degree and 7+ years of project management or related work experience.
• OR High School Diploma or equivalent and 9+ years of project management or related work experience.
• Completed advanced degrees in a relevant field may be substituted for up to two years of work experience.

Benefits

• Equal opportunity employer.
• Commitment to providing an accessible hiring process for individuals with disabilities.
• Reasonable accommodations to support individuals with disabilities during the hiring process.

Company Description

Qualcomm is committed to making our workplace accessible for individuals with disabilities.

Qualcomm expects its employees to abide by all applicable policies and procedures, including but not limited to security and other requirements regarding the protection of Company confidential information.