Program Manager - Turin, Italy

Company

Qualcomm Europe, Inc. Italy Branch Office

Job Area

Engineering Services Group, Engineering Services Group > Program Management

General Summary

Are you passionate about technology that empowers engineers, educators, and innovators worldwide? Arduino is seeking a Program Manager to oversee a group of related projects and ensure they are aligned with organizational goals, delivering business value through coordinated execution. In this role, you’ll contribute to the definition of program objectives, scope, and roadmap ensuring prioritization in alignment with business goals. You will develop program plans, milestones, and success metrics, ensuring alignment across projects and long‑term strategy.

This position must be based at our operational headquarters in Turin.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.

What We Offer

• A challenging role in a fast‑growing company with a modern, international environment
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• A collaborative, mission‑driven culture with diverse and talented teams
• Personalized growth objectives and a dedicated annual training budget
• Flexible working hours and strong support for work‑life balance
• For office‑based employees: ping‑pong tournaments, happy hours, rooftop lunches, and a creative, welcoming workplace

What You’ll Work OnStrategic & Planning

• Ensure alignment and prioritization with objectives, scope, product roadmap and business goals
• Develop program plans, milestones, and success metrics
• Ensure alignment across projects and long‑term strategy

Coordination & Execution

• Coordinate cross‑functional teams’ activities supporting the product development programs
• Manage interdependencies within and between projects
• Ensure timely delivery within scope and budget

Monitoring & Reporting

• Track program progress, KPIs, and performance metrics
• Provide regular updates and reporting to stakeholders
• Identify issues early and implement corrective actions

Resource & Operations Management

• Oversee operational processes and ensure efficiency
• Coordinate logistics and execution activities, including prototypes allocation and delivery

Risk & Stakeholder Management

• Identify risks and define mitigation strategies
• Manage stakeholder communication and expectations
• Maintain strong relationships across teams and leadership

What You Bring

• A data‑driven mindset with the ability to make informed decisions from metrics
• Experience working in agile, cross‑functional teams with a structured and pragmatic approach
• Excellent communication skills—with the ability to bridge technical and non‑technical stakeholders and foster consensus also within distributed and cross‑functional teams
• Strong ownership, accountability, and a forward‑thinking proactive approach to problem solving
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
• Fluency in English; proficiency in Italian is a strong plus
• Occasional travel for meetings, events, and user engagements

Bonus Points

• Working knowledge of electronics development lifecycle (PCB design, prototyping, validation, manufacturing)
• Familiarity with embedded systems / firmware constraints (real‑time, memory, power)
• Understanding of cloud architectures (APIs, microservices, IoT platforms)
• Experience managing programs from concept, EVT/DVT/PVT, mass production, to EOL
• Exposure to hardware ramp‑up and supply chain constraints
• Ability to coordinate simultaneous HW, FW, SW and cloud releases

Additional Information

References to a particular number of years experience are for indicative purposes only. Applications from candidates with equivalent experience will be considered, provided that the candidate can demonstrate an ability to fulfill the principal duties of the role and possesses the required competencies.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation during the application/hiring process, rest assured that Qualcomm is committed to providing an accessible process. You may e‑mail disability‑ or call Qualcomm's toll‑free number found here. Upon request, Qualcomm will provide reasonable accommodations to support individuals with disabilities to be able participate in the hiring process. Qualcomm is also committed to making our workplace accessible for individuals with disabilities.

Contact

If you would like more information about this role, please contact Qualcomm Careers.

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