Company

Qualcomm Israel Ltd.

Job Area

Engineering Services Group, Engineering Services Group > Program Management

General Summary

Research Group Program Manager

5 days on site position in Hod HaSharon

Role Summary

The Research Group Program Manager provides structure, clarity, and coordination across research initiatives. The role partners with researchers, engineers, and leadership to turn exploratory ideas into actionable, well‑managed programs—while staying flexible in planning and adapting quickly to changing priorities.

Key Responsibilities

Program Strategy & Planning

• Define program goals, scope, milestones, and success metrics.
• Build research roadmaps aligned with group priorities.
• Convert ambiguous research concepts into actionable plans.
• Support prioritization and resource planning across the research portfolio.
• Adjust plans dynamically as discoveries, requirements, or priorities shift.
  
  
  

Program Execution & Delivery

• Lead end‑to‑end execution of research programs through design, experimentation, and tech transfer.
• Maintain clear schedules, progress tracking, and issue resolution.
• Identify risks early and drive mitigation.
• Manage documentation, reports, and deliverables across the lifecycle.
• Adapt execution plans quickly based on new findings, constraints, or strategic direction.
  
  
  

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• Coordinate across research, engineering, product, and leadership.
• Run planning sessions, syncs, reviews, and decision‑making forums.
• Translate technical progress into clear, actionable updates.
• Support collaboration with partners or external contributors.
  
  
  

Operational Excellence

• Establish efficient processes, workflows, and operating rhythms.
• Track budgets, procurement, and resource usage.
• Streamline reporting and visibility for stakeholders.
• Continuously improve operational practices to handle evolving research needs.
  
  
  

Qualifications

• 7+ years of program/project management in research, engineering, or advanced tech.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to bring clarity to ambiguous work.
• Ability to operate flexibly, re‑plan quickly, and navigate shifting priorities.
• Excellent communication and cross‑team leadership skills.
• Proven ability to run complex, multi‑disciplinary initiatives.
  
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 4+ years of Program Management or related work experience.
• References to a particular number of years experience are for indicative purposes only. Applications from candidates with equivalent experience will be considered, provided that the candidate can demonstrate an ability to fulfill the principal duties of the role and possesses the required competencies.
  
  
  

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