Qualcomm
Strategy and Business Operations Lead (IT Enterprise Data and Analytics)
$150K–$226K
San Diego, California · On-site · Full-time · Posted Sep 17, 2026
- Experience
- 8+ years of project/program management, business operations, or strategy work experience with a Bachelor's degree, or 10+ years of equivalent work experience without a Bachelor's degree. Minimum qualifications also state 7+ years of Project Management-relevant work experience with a Bachelor's degree, or 9+ years without a Bachelor's degree.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree, or equivalent work experience without a Bachelor's degree; Master's degree preferred.
- Visa sponsorship
- This role is not eligible for Qualcomm immigration sponsorship.
About the job
Leads strategy, operations, and execution for the IT leadership team, including AI-focused data transformation, planning, and cross-functional initiatives.
What you'll do
- Runs leadership operating cadence and translates strategy into plans, goals, and execution tracking.
- Leads strategic initiatives and change management to build AI-first capabilities and adoption of platforms and tools.
- Oversees portfolio and resource planning, data governance mobilization, and executive communications and decision support.
What they ask for
- Proven experience leading large-scale data and analytics transformation and migration, specifically for AI readiness.
- Hands-on fluency with AI tools and ability to adapt to evolving AI capabilities.
- Strong communication, stakeholder management, influence, and advanced data analysis and synthesis skills.
Nice to have
- Master's degree (MBA or IT/business-related field).
- Prior experience in a chief of staff, strategy and operations, business operations, or PMO leadership role supporting senior executives.
Pay
$150,300.00 - $225,500.00 USD base salary
Tools
AI tools, PowerPoint, Excel, BI tools
AI focus
Leads data and analytics transformation and migration for AI readiness, drives AI-first organizational adoption and enablement, and establishes AI-first execution and operations mechanisms.
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