Julia Harmon
San Diego,CA
Summary
Experienced Senior Program Manager, driving global expansion in XR markets and enhancing program efficiency. Proven expertise in strategic leadership and financial analysis, achieving $10M+ in projected revenues. Adept at stakeholder engagement, fostering key partnerships, and streamlining operations to boost productivity and support innovative growth strategies. Passion for interior design, real estate and travel.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Program Manager, Extended Reality (XR)
Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.
San Diego, CA
03.2023 - Current
- Led global expansion initiatives for the Snapdragon Spaces developer program, scaling into Asia-Pacific markets, and increasing regional representation by 40%.
- Developed relationships and managed accounts with key OEM partners globally. Currently expanding presence in Indian markets, with projected revenues of $10M+.
- Analyzed business cases for market opportunities, leading to the discovery of new product offerings that would generate over $6 million in revenue.
- Created and executed strategic processes to enhance program efficiency, reducing onboarding time for developers by 40%.
- Maintained and communicated device launch roadmaps, aligning global teams on priorities, and reducing project delays by 20%.
Project Manager
Qualcomm Ventures
San Diego, CA
01.2020 - 03.2023
- Led operations for Qualcomm’s $1B+ corporate investment portfolio, overseeing business operations, portfolio analytics, and strategic initiatives for 150+ companies worldwide.
- Drove quarterly pipeline reviews with the CFO and BU GMs, improving collaboration, identifying gaps in our portfolio, and uncovering opportunities for strategic partnerships.
- Spearheaded new CRM (Affinity) implementation, optimizing deal flow tracking, and establishing, for the first time, a reliable reporting system for our pipeline.
- Advised senior executives on communication strategies, team effectiveness, and operational improvements, contributing to a 20% improvement in team productivity.
- Developed, tracked, and communicated global team goals, ensuring accountability, and meeting targets 95% of the time.
- Led cross-functional collaboration to streamline the portfolio value-add program, improving support services for startups, and increasing engagement by 35%.
- Overhauled portfolio reporting systems, transitioning to a cloud-based model that reduced data inconsistencies by 60%.
Marketing Communications Coordinator, Staff
Qualcomm Ventures
San Diego, CA
12.2008 - 01.2020
- Held multiple marketing roles with increasing responsibility. Managed initiatives including website, messaging, events and PR.
Facilities Associate
USEC
Bethesda, MD
02.2007 - 04.2008
Education
MBA -
San Diego State University
San Diego, CA05-2025
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
University of Maryland, College Park
College Park, MDCoursework towards B.F.A. in Interior Design
Design Institute of San Diego
San Diego, CASkills
- Program & Project Management
- Business Operations
- Strategic Leadership
- Process Improvement
- Cross-functional Collaboration
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Financial Analysis & Reporting
- Market Expansion Strategies
- CRM (Salesforce, Affinity)
- Data-driven Decision Making
- Executive Communications
- Innovation & Growth Strategy
- Procurement & Sourcing
Timeline
Senior Program Manager, Extended Reality (XR)
Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.
03.2023 - Current
Project Manager
Qualcomm Ventures
01.2020 - 03.2023
Marketing Communications Coordinator, Staff
Qualcomm Ventures
12.2008 - 01.2020
Facilities Associate
USEC
02.2007 - 04.2008
MBA -
San Diego State University
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
University of Maryland, College Park
Coursework towards B.F.A. in Interior Design
Design Institute of San Diego
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