Director, Product Management - CBN

Company: Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. Job Area: Operations Group, Operations Group > Product Management General Summary: Directs a comprehensive product strategy from product conception and definition through end of life. Functions as a central resource with design, process, manufacturing, quality, test, marketing, and distribution as the product(s) and/or product line(s) move through their lifecycle. Formulates and executes long-term roadmaps for cost/profit control. Promotes use of new technologies and industry-leading trends. Directs those involved in the design, modification, and evaluation of all phases of a specific product or group of products. Involvement lasts throughout all stages of a product’s lifecycle including modifications, upgrades, and maintenance of the product or product line. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Lead the product definition and go to market for 5G modules including attach to connected PCs, Mobile Broadband and Fixed Wireless Access product lines.  This includes maintenance of hardware and software roadmap and product  feature definition, management of OEM and ODM ecosystem, monitoring competitive dynamics and industry trends. Prepare and deliver advanced technical presentations that explain the product roadmap and demonstrate managed products to customers. Market complex products and technologies through technical marketing opportunities, including conferences, industry events, direct customer engagement, and product launch activities. Translate customer feedback and external market signals into potential roadmap changes and communicate recommendations to senior leaders, including executive staff. Independently direct and oversee development of complex products, new product areas, and services while maintaining communication across functional teams. Hold self and teams accountable for staying current on competitors, technology advances, and the product ecosystem, while leading innovation to articulate product differentiation and identify emerging trends. Communicate regularly with leadership through an established plan to ensure cross-functional alignment on product-line plans. Ensure successful cross-functional collaboration by confirming that agreed KPIs and specifications are met when complex new products are delivered by engineering. Review identified gaps in market based on complex analyses of overall ecosystem demands and make portfolio decisions on how these gaps impact product roadmaps. Validate business cases based on a thorough understanding of internal and external influences and assists in determining product development that advances the roadmap. Oversee the development of multiple, complex products and ensures cross-functional communication of product development goals. Ensure products and roadmap are differentiated using input from customers, market, competitors, and technology advancements. Review development and definition activities for multiple new and emerging technology product portfolios including determination of cost and impact, and continually reviews ROI of specific products. Drive the development of long-term innovation strategies for products and drive IP strategies while maintaining the best interest of customers and alignment to the product roadmap. Communicate regularly with internal customers, third-party vendors, and senior management to establish needs and goals, and executes communication/change management plan for stakeholders, management, and executives. Oversee successful cross-functional collaboration by ensuring the completion of milestones by Engineering team and other internal partners (i.e., program management) ensuring the completed work aligns with roadmap for a product line(s). Collaborate with key stakeholders and program sponsors to develop product goals (e.g., performance, cost, timeline, customer schedules), discuss product feasibility, and facilitate cross-functional decision making for product lines. This is an office based position