IT Staff Manager – OCIO
Qualcomm · San Diego, CA
- On site
- Full-time
- $200,000 / year
- San Diego, CA
Job highlights
- Lead critical IT strategic imperatives at Qualcomm.
- Manage vendor relations and IT labor considerations.
- Enable CIO operating rhythm and executive communication.
- Drive enterprise program management and portfolio execution.
- Lead high-priority CIO initiatives and 'tiger teams'.
About the role
IT Staff Manager – OCIO
Qualcomm Incorporated
General Summary
The IT Staff Manager is a senior leadership role within the Offices of the CIO (OCIO), responsible for driving critical enterprise-level strategic imperatives. This role provides centralized leadership and orchestration across 360 deals, Vendor Management Office (VMO), and IT Labor Relations, while enabling and amplifying the effectiveness of other OCIO offices. This leader ensures OCIO capabilities operate cohesively to support the CIO's rhythm, enterprise governance, financial transparency, employee engagement, and disciplined portfolio execution. Additionally, this role serves as a flexible program leader for high-priority executive initiatives, leading "tiger teams" to incubate new capabilities before operationalization or transition to steady-state ownership. This position will also be responsible for representing OCIO's AI efforts (AI POC).
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Imperatives Ownership
- Lead OCIO accountability for 360 deal oversight and orchestration, ensuring alignment across IT, Legal, Finance, Procurement, and business stakeholders.
- Own and evolve the Vendor Management Office (VMO) operating model, including vendor governance, performance transparency, and executive reporting.
- Provide centralized oversight and coordination for IT Labor Relations, partnering closely with HR, Legal, and IT leadership.
- Own and evolve OCIO's AI vision and plan.
Executive Management Office Enablement
- Partner with Executive Management Office leads to support the CIO operating rhythm, including: All Hands Meetings (AHMs), executive presentations and communications, CIO agenda planning, and special initiative triage.
- Ensure executive-level materials are outcome-focused, aligned, and decision-ready.
Business Operations Office Enablement
- Partner with Biz Ops Office leads to support (as needed) strengthening central IT budget management processes, enabling and scaling Business Operations Lead (BOL) capabilities across IT domains, and driving consistency, transparency, and discipline in business operations governance.
Delivery Office & Strategic Portfolio Enablement
- Partner with the Delivery Office (as needed) to help establish and mature Strategic Portfolio Management (SPM) capabilities.
- Support portfolio prioritization, intake, and governance processes aligned to ITLT and CIO expectations.
- Enable cross-initiative coordination to ensure focus on the highest-value enterprise outcomes.
Strategic Initiative Execution (as needed)
- Program-manage high-priority CIO or ITLT initiatives requiring rapid incubation, cross-functional coordination, or temporary centralized leadership.
- Stand up, lead, and dissolve tiger teams as initiatives mature or transition to steady-state ownership.
Key Stakeholders
- CIO and IT Leadership Team (ITLT)
- OCIO Executive Management, Business Operations, and Delivery Office leads
- Finance, HR, Legal, and Procurement leadership
- Domain IT leaders and Business Operations Leads
Required Qualifications
- 10+ years of experience in IT leadership, business operations, enterprise program management, or related roles.
- Demonstrated success leading enterprise-level initiatives with high visibility and cross-functional complexity.
- Strong understanding of IT financial management, vendor governance, and workforce / labor considerations.
- Proven ability to operate effectively within matrixed, global organizations.
- Experience managing and developing teams.
Preferred Skills & Attributes
- Exceptional executive communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong business judgment with the ability to balance speed, rigor, and pragmatism.
- Comfort operating in ambiguity and building structure where none exists.
- Experience supporting CIO-level operating models, governance forums, or portfolio processes.
- Continuous improvement mindset and enterprise-first orientation.
Minimum Qualifications
- 8+ years of IT-related work experience with a Bachelor's degree. OR 10+ years of IT-related work experience without a Bachelor’s degree.
- 5+ years of supervisory or leadership experience.
Key skills/competency
- IT Leadership
- Business Operations
- Enterprise Program Management
- Vendor Management
- IT Financial Management
- Labor Relations
- Strategic Initiatives
- Stakeholder Management
- Team Management
- AI Initiatives
Skills & topics
- IT Staff Manager
- IT Leadership
- Business Operations
- Program Management
- Vendor Management
- IT Financial Management
- Labor Relations
- Strategic Initiatives
- Qualcomm
- OCIO
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight 10+ years in IT leadership, business operations, and program management, emphasizing enterprise-level initiative success.
- Showcase your skills: Detail experience in IT financial management, vendor governance, and cross-functional team leadership.
- Emphasize Qualcomm's values: Align your application with Qualcomm's focus on innovation, collaboration, and disciplined execution.
- Prepare for interviews: Be ready to discuss leading complex, high-visibility projects and managing diverse stakeholders.
- Network strategically: Connect with current Qualcomm employees on LinkedIn to gain insights into the company culture and team dynamics.
Technical preparation
Review IT financial management principles.,Study vendor governance best practices.,Understand enterprise program management frameworks.,Familiarize with AI POC concepts and Qualcomm's AI efforts.
Behavioral questions
Describe leading complex, enterprise-level initiatives.,How do you manage stakeholders with conflicting priorities?,Discuss your experience in ambiguous environments.,How have you driven continuous improvement?
Frequently asked questions
- What does an IT Staff Manager do at Qualcomm?
- As an IT Staff Manager at Qualcomm, you will lead critical enterprise-level strategic imperatives for the OCIO, including 360 deal oversight, Vendor Management Office (VMO) operations, and IT Labor Relations. You'll also enable the CIO's operating rhythm, support executive communications, and manage high-priority initiatives.
- What are the key responsibilities for an IT Staff Manager at Qualcomm?
- Key responsibilities include owning strategic imperatives like 360 deal oversight and VMO evolution, enabling executive and business operations offices, supporting strategic portfolio management, and program managing high-priority CIO initiatives, often by forming and leading 'tiger teams'.
- What qualifications are required for the IT Staff Manager role at Qualcomm?
- Required qualifications include 10+ years of experience in IT leadership, business operations, or enterprise program management, with demonstrated success in leading complex, high-visibility initiatives. A strong understanding of IT financial management, vendor governance, and experience managing teams are also essential.
- What are preferred skills for this IT Staff Manager position?
- Preferred skills include exceptional executive communication and stakeholder management, strong business judgment, comfort with ambiguity, experience supporting CIO-level operating models, and a continuous improvement mindset. Experience in AI initiatives is also a plus.
- How does Qualcomm support employees with disabilities during the application process?
- Qualcomm is committed to providing an accessible hiring process for individuals with disabilities. You can request accommodations by emailing disability-accomodations@qualcomm.com or calling Qualcomm's toll-free number. Reasonable accommodations will be provided upon request.
- What is the salary range for the IT Staff Manager position at Qualcomm?
- The provided pay scale for this IT Staff Manager role at Qualcomm is $171,000.00 - $256,600.00 annually. Total compensation also includes potential annual discretionary bonuses and RSU grants, in addition to a comprehensive benefits package.
- How can I learn more about Qualcomm's benefits and culture?
- Your recruiter can discuss all that Qualcomm has to offer. You can also review more details about their US benefits at the provided link in the job posting and explore their careers site for insights into company culture.