IT Staff Manager – OCIO
Qualcomm · San Diego, CA
About this role
Qualcomm is hiring a staff-level IT Manager in the operations function based in San Diego, CA. Compensation is listed at $171,000–$256,600 per year.
- Role
- IT Manager
- Function
- operations
- Level
- staff
- Track
- Management
- Location
- San Diego, CA
- Posted
- Apr 30, 2026
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Job description
from Qualcomm careers##
Company:
Qualcomm Incorporated
## Job Area:
Information Technology Group, Information Technology Group > IT Management
General Summary:
The IT Staff Manager is a senior leadership role within the Offices of the CIO, responsible for driving several of IT’s most 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 that OCIO capabilities operate cohesively to support the rhythm of the CIO, enterprise governance, financial transparency, employee engagement, and disciplined portfolio execution.
In addition, this role serves as a flexible program leader for high‑priority executive initiatives, standing up and leading “tiger teams” to incubate new capabilities before they are operationalized or transitioned into steady‑state ownership.
This 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.