Program Manager - Classified Programs

2 Months ago • 2-5 Years • Program Management • $126,400 PA - $189,600 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

The Program Manager will manage small projects and support senior Program Managers in complex government programs. Key responsibilities include preparing and driving schedules, supporting program reviews, creating presentations and reports, and leading proposal teams. The role requires understanding program scope, requirements, and interdependencies, along with communicating with stakeholders. The candidate should have project management and technical experience, with strong communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. The successful candidate will ensure successful program execution by performing all necessary duties, with emphasis on timely delivery. The candidate must be a U.S. citizen eligible for a U.S. Government security clearance.
Must have:
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
  • 2+ years of Program Management or related work experience.
  • Excellent interpersonal, teamwork and organizational skills.
Good to have:
  • A current or recent Top Secret (TS/SI) security clearance
  • Master's degree in engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
  • 3-5 years of experience in Program/Project Management.
  • Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Project and other Microsoft Office application
  • Hands-on scheduling proficiency using GANTT charts or Agile tools/methodologies
  • Experience with government contracting and classified government programs
  • Experience with Confluence, JIRA tool suite and Agile (Scrum and Kanban) methodologies
  • Experience with Creating government proposal estimates, cost and technical volumes
  • Experience with Wireless telecommunications and digital signal processing communities
  • PMP Project Management Professional
  • CSM Certified Scrum Master
Perks:
  • Competitive annual discretionary bonus program.
  • Opportunity for annual RSU grants.
  • Highly competitive benefits package

Job Details


Company:

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

Job Area:

Engineering Services Group, Engineering Services Group > Program Management

General Summary:

***Must be a U.S. citizen and eligible for a U.S. Government security clearance***

Qualcomm Government Technologies (QGOV) is a unique division within Qualcomm that partners with the U.S. Government to bring the latest in new and innovative commercial technologies to the government space. QGOV is seeking a results-oriented junior Program Manager to manage small projects and provide direct support to more senior Program Managers (PMs) in managing multiple complex government programs.

The ideal candidate is an outstanding team player, self-starter, and can thrive in an ambiguous, fast-paced technical environment. This individual has both a program management and technical background, is capable of simultaneously managing multiple project schedules and understands financial, contractual and technical details. Excellent oral and written communication skills are critical, including the ability to effectively present programmatic, risk and technical summaries to diverse audiences.

Key responsibilities include: Provide support to lead PMs as needed to ensure successful program execution.  Prepare, maintain and drive schedules to milestones.  Prepare for, support or lead internal or customer program reviews. Create presentations, write reports and develop other contract deliverable documents. Lead proposal teams to develop estimates and prepare responses to customer RFPs. Understand the scope, requirements, and interdependencies of assigned programs. Establish regular communications with upper management and other stakeholders regarding program status, schedule trends, risk management, mitigation and recovery actions. Interface with Engineering, Contracts, Finance, Procurement, Mission Development and other internal functional groups as required to accomplish program objectives. In general, perform whatever duties are necessary to ensure successful program execution.

A successful applicant must have excellent interpersonal, teamwork and organizational skills, as well as proven program/project management skills with an emphasis on timely delivery and a track record of successful management of technical projects. Be prepared to discuss project approach and execution strategies, including but not limited to, tracking projects in GANTT charts and/or implementation of Agile tracking tools/methodologies such as JIRA, Scrum or Kanban.

Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Minimum Qualifications:

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

Preferred Qualifications 

· A current or recent Top Secret (TS/SI) security clearance

· Master's degree in engineering, Computer Science, or related field.

· 3-5 years of experience in Program/Project Management.

· Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Project and other Microsoft Office application

· Hands-on scheduling proficiency using GANTT charts or Agile tools/methodologies

  • Experience with:
    • Government contracting and classified government programs 
    • Confluence, JIRA tool suite and Agile (Scrum and Kanban) methodologies
    • Creating government proposal estimates, cost and technical volumes
    • Wireless telecommunications and digital signal processing communities

· Certifications:

  • PMP Project Management Professional
  • CSM Certified Scrum Master

Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation during the application/hiring process, rest assured that Qualcomm is committed to providing an accessible process. You may e-mail disability-accomodations@qualcomm.com or call Qualcomm's toll-free number found here. Upon request, Qualcomm will provide reasonable accommodations to support individuals with disabilities to be able participate in the hiring process. Qualcomm is also committed to making our workplace accessible for individuals with disabilities. (Keep in mind that this email address is used to provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. We will not respond here to requests for updates on applications or resume inquiries).

To all Staffing and Recruiting Agencies: Our Careers Site is only for individuals seeking a job at Qualcomm. Staffing and recruiting agencies and individuals being represented by an agency are not authorized to use this site or to submit profiles, applications or resumes, and any such submissions will be considered unsolicited. Qualcomm does not accept unsolicited resumes or applications from agencies. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Qualcomm employees or any other company location. Qualcomm is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/applications.

EEO Employer: Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or any other protected classification.

Qualcomm expects its employees to abide by all applicable policies and procedures, including but not limited to security and other requirements regarding protection of Company confidential information and other confidential and/or proprietary information, to the extent those requirements are permissible under applicable law.

 

Pay range and Other Compensation & Benefits:

$126,400.00 - $189,600.00

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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