The Program Analyst position at Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. focuses on managing and coordinating New Product Introduction (NPI) operations activities across various business units. The role requires working cross-functionally with engineers, program management, and external suppliers to ensure successful product launches. The analyst will be responsible for generating build plans, tracking material requirements, and communicating with suppliers. This position is based in San Diego and requires a strong ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Associate's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field and 2+ years of relevant work experience.
• High School Diploma or equivalent and 4+ years of relevant work experience.

• Understand the overall product lifecycle and the requirements to meet each key milestone.
• Generate build plans based on demand gathered from cross-functional engineering and business teams.
• Drive build plans with suppliers over the course of the NPI lifecycle to meet demand.
• Identify material and hardware requirements and work with suppliers to ensure BOMs are procured with consideration to lead time.
• Communicate build requests to suppliers in a timely and accurate fashion.
• Track and expedite material and WIP at suppliers to ensure program deadlines are met.
• Create purchase requisitions, track PO approval status, and monitor build progress.
• Monitor critical program milestones, test HW/SW release dates, and communicate quality issues to suppliers.
• Lead operations meetings with program management and other teams to review program status.
• Identify critical paths and analyze potential changes to the program.
• Troubleshoot supplier issues and help develop alternative schedules and processes.
• Work with production teams to ensure a smooth transition from NPI to production.

• Qualcomm offers competitive compensation, annual bonuses, stock programs, comprehensive healthcare coverage, retirement plans, wellness programs, parental leave, flexible work options, and professional development opportunities.