Staff, Product Manager - Personal Audio

Company Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. is a leading supplier of integrated Bluetooth audio chipsets for the personal audio market. Job Area Operations Group > Product Management General Summary Staff Product Management – Personal Audio – San Diego, CA. Qualcomm seeks a staff product manager to lead worldwide distributor/channel partner engagement and enable scalable go-to‑market execution for Personal Audio. Key Stakeholders Product Management and Marketing teams within the Voice and Music business unit Cross‑functional Qualcomm teams (Wearables, XR, Mobile, Compute, Mobile Connectivity) Engineering and technical teams Regional sales teams and global distribution/channel partners General Manager of the Voice and Music business Responsibilities Work with engineering and technical teams to influence chipset/IP roadmap to match evolving customer requirements and market trends. Collaborate with ODMs/IDHs/CMs to create turnkey solutions for innovative form factors and new use cases. Serve as primary point of contact for global distribution partners, partnering with regional sales teams to ensure accounts deliver sustained revenue and margin growth. Partner with Product Management to define and execute Qualcomm’s market positioning and customer/channel‑specific positioning strategies: Maintain a clear view of product and portfolio strengths, gaps, and competitive differentiation. Ensure positioning and value propositions are translated into high‑quality sales and marketing enablement materials for regional teams and partners. Collaborate with the Head of Personal Audio Marketing to define and execute a business strategy that: Provides a credible path to revenue and margin growth Is supported by clear financial modeling and business cases Aligns to the product roadmap (in partnership with Product Management) Fits within the Voice and Music strategic plan and Qualcomm’s broader strategy Drive successful new product introductions (NPIs) in collaboration with Marketing, Product Management, Sales, and Engineering. Work with sales regions to ensure the pipeline, customer coverage, and channel execution support expected growth and strategic objectives. Establish channel operating rhythms and partner governance (e.g., QBRs), ensuring consistent execution, accountability, and scalable best practices across regions. Qualifications Required Qualifications Technical expertise in connectivity solutions like BT, Wi‑Fi and audio features such as Codecs, Active Noise Cancellation, and Noise Suppression. Experience in the semiconductor industry and/or personal audio market (ideally both). Experience working with global audio distributors and/or channel partners, with a strong track record of driving partner engagement and measurable business outcomes. A proven record of defining product and business strategy and driving cross‑functional execution to deliver sustained revenue and margin growth. Experience operating effectively in large, matrixed organizations and achieving results through influence. Preferred Qualifications Formal business training (e.g., MBA). Experience developing scalable channel programs (partner tiering, enablement, demand generation with partners, joint planning/QBR cadence). Education Degree in electronics, computer science, or a similar technical discipline; Master’s degree or higher preferred. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, Humanities, or related field. 5+ years of Product Management or related work experience. Benefits Competitive salary, equity/stock, and performance‑based bonus Parental leave Employee stock purchase program Retirement savings plan Education assistance Relocation support (if required) Vision, medical, income, and travel insurance Wellness and fitness benefits Employee‑led clubs and community groups Pay Range $179,200.00 - $268,800.00 Equal Opportunity 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 is also committed to making our workplace accessible for individuals with disabilities. Contact For more information about this role, please contact Qualcomm Careers. #J-18808-Ljbffr Qualcomm