Staff Product Manager, IE-IOT Consumer Segment (Retail)

Company:
Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

Job Area:
Operations Group, Operations Group > Product Management

General Summary:

We are looking for a seasoned Staff Product Manager to lead the development and execution of the Android OS roadmap for our IoT initiatives. This role requires close collaboration with internal teams such as development, product, business, and finance, as well as direct engagement with external customers to ensure our solutions address market needs.

The ideal candidate will have in-depth knowledge of Android OS, extensive product management experience, and the ability to work cross-functionally and influence stakeholders. Experience in IoT and retail environments is highly preferred, and familiarity with OEMs and ODMs is a plus. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, along with a proven track record of driving product strategy from concept to launch, are essential.

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

Key Responsibilities
• Define and execute the Android OS product roadmap for IE-IoT, outlining milestones, feature sets, and timelines that align with current and future IoT chipset plans.
• Collaborate with chipset product managers to gather requirements and ensure compatibility and optimal performance.
• Engage customers, ODMs, and JDMs to align roadmaps and address critical needs within the Android software strategy.
• Analyze IoT market segments, such as retail and handheld, to develop strategies for software platform definition and component reuse.
• Provide technical guidance on Android features supported by IoT chipsets, and work with technical support teams to resolve issues.
• Facilitate collaboration among software engineering, hardware, quality assurance, marketing, and sales teams for aligned objectives and smooth execution.
• Maintain transparent communication with stakeholders by delivering regular updates on project status, risks, and changes.
• Document requirements, technical specifications, user guides, and release notes comprehensively.
• Prioritize features and enhancements based on market demand, customer feedback, technical feasibility, and strategic goals.
• Work with engineering teams to allocate resources effectively and balance feature development, bug fixes, and technical debt reduction.
• Identify opportunities to reduce software costs through upstreaming, design improvements, or outsourcing.
• Lead development of advanced Android-based retail solutions and oversee new product initiatives with active cross-functional communication.
• Define retail use cases, contribute to architecture decisions, and write requirements for SDKs, software stacks, and solution value propositions aimed at the retail segment.
• Manage retail sub-verticals and the product management team, delivering a differentiated roadmap for the retail portfolio.
• Establish long-term innovation strategies for retail products, identify gaps, and ensure alignment with strategic objectives.
• Drive communication plans with internal teams, third-party vendors, and senior management to build relationships and achieve product goals.
• Promote effective cross-functional collaboration to ensure teams deliver on customer expectations and meet product deadlines.
• Transform customer needs and market trends into actionable feature requests for a standout retail product roadmap.
• Demonstrate creativity and innovation to develop new ideas, products, and processes for the retail market, often without established precedents.
• Operate independently with minimal supervision, driving initiatives and achieving results.

Minimum Qualifications:
• Advanced degree in engineering or computer science and/or an MBA
• 5+ years of Product Management or related work experience.
• Deep knowledge of Android versions, API levels, and new capabilities to ensure backward compatibility and feature adoption.
• Deep understanding of core Android conformance test suites (xTS)

Preferred Qualifications:
• 10+ years of Product Management or related work experience.
• 3+ years of working in a large matrixed organization.
• 2+ years of working with operating budgets and/or project financials.
• 2+ years of negotiating 3rd party business agreements.
• Practical experience with Android internals and SDK development
• Familiarity with Android-based POS devices
• Knowledge of connectivity (WWAN / WLAN / BT / NFC) requirements for seamless payment transactions.
• Understanding of payment technology (Contactless, Digital Wallets etc.) and payment certification (PCI DSS, P2PE etc.)
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative, innovative environment, including experience in discussing complex ideas with partners, customers, and executives
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and communication skills

This is an office-based position in San Diego, CA, and requires compliance with the company's onsite work policy.

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Pay range and Other Compensation & Benefits :
$179,200.00 - $268,800.00

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