Director, Product Management - Agentic RAN & Autonomous Networks

Company: Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. Job Area: Operations Group, Operations Group > Product Management General Summary: Qualcomm is seeking a Director of Product Management to lead strategy and execution for 6G AI-driven RAN Management and Autonomous network evolution. This role defines, designs and scales cloud-native solutions enabling agentic AI, closed-loop automation, and intelligent network orchestration for global telecom operators. Key Responsibilities • Define and drive product strategy, roadmap, and execution aligned with AI-native, Agentic Networks evolution • Lead design of AI/ML-driven RAN automation and analytics solutions • Engage Tier‑1 operators to define use cases and drive deployments • Build and scale ecosystem partnerships (OEMs, ISVs, SIs, hyperscalers) • Own end-to-end product lifecycle from concept through commercialization • Lead cross-functional collaboration across engineering, AI/ML, and system teams This position can be based out of Qualcomm's Santa Clara or San Diego's office locations and is expected to comply with the company's onsite work policy. Minimum Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, Humanities, or related field. • 8+ years of Product Management or related work experience. Preferred Qualifications: • 15+ years of experience in product leadership across telecom, cloud, or AI platforms • Experience with agentic AI, closed-loop automation, or autonomous network architectures • Background in cloud platforms and AI infrastructure (e.g., hyperscalers, ML platforms) • Prior experience in engineering or system architecture roles • Proven experience building and scaling AI/ML-driven network operations or automation solutions • Strong expertise in telecommunications technologies (RAN, 5G/LTE, OSS/BSS) • Knowledge of RAN intelligence, 3GPP architectures (e.g., NWDAF, RIC), and AI-driven analytics • Demonstrated experience working with Tier‑1 global telecom operators and driving commercial deployments • Experience building and scaling ecosystem partnerships across vendors, ISVs, SIs, and cloud providers • Strong ability to translate business strategy into product vision, roadmap, and execution • Excellent technical, analytical, and communication skills in global environments • Leadership and influence across global, matrixed organizations • Strong customer focus with ability to drive operator-centric solutions • Strategic thinking with hands-on execution capability in fast-paced environments Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer. 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