Qualcomm Quantum Leap - Project Manager Associate 

India, Telangana, Hyderabad 

759211305

Job Area:

Information Technology Group, Information Technology Group > IT Project Management

The Quantum Leap Program offers qualified professionals on a career break the opportunity to:

• Join a team that is making a significant impact on global communication.

• Contribute to leading assignments and projects.

• Receive mentorship for career guidance and support.

• Reinforce and enhance their industry skills.

Program Criteria:

• A minimum of 2+ years of professional experience (not open to new graduates).

• Currently on a career break of at least one year.

• Aiming to join Qualcomm full-time.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree.

2+ years of Project Management-relevant work experience without a Bachelor’s degree.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage Cyber Security projects from initiation to closure, ensuring all objectives are met.

• Develop comprehensive project plans, including scope, schedule, and budget, aligning with organizational goals.

• Coordinate with cross-functional teams across different geographies to achieve project milestones and objectives.

• Monitor project progress rigorously, track milestones, manage changes proactively, and ensure timely delivery of all components.

• Communicate project status, risks, and issues clearly and regularly to stakeholders and senior management, ensuring transparency and alignment.

• Identify and mitigate project risks by developing mitigation strategies and implementing contingency plans to minimize impact.

• Facilitate regular project meetings, ensuring all team members are aligned and informed, and provide detailed project reports.

• Develop and manage project budgets, ensuring all financial aspects are within scope and managed efficiently.

Skills and Knowledge:

• Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to clearly convey information both verbally and in writing.

• Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and lead diverse teams.

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.

• Proven expertise in effectively managing stakeholders at all levels, ensuring clear communication and alignment throughout project lifecycles.

• Flexibility to adapt to changing project requirements and environments.

• Proficiency in Project Management tools such as ServiceNow, Microsoft Project, and JIRA.

• Good knowledge of Agile project management methodologies including Waterfall, Scrum, Kanban, and SAFe (Certification preferred).

• Understanding of cyber security best practices, compliance, and regulatory frameworks.

'• Minimum of 12 years of overall experience in IT with at least 7 years of experience in Project Management.

• Broad experience in leading IT Infrastructure projects with some experience in Cyber Security projects.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

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.