Hp Iq-posted 5 days ago
Full-time • Mid Level
San Francisco, CA

HP IQ is a recently acquired business unit combining the agility of a startup with the scale of an enterprise. We’re seeking a highly motivated Lead Software EPM to drive cross-functional programs at the intersection of software, hardware, and AI. This role will play a critical part in shaping future-connected experiences across a diverse portfolio of devices and platforms.This technical leader will be comfortable navigating ambiguity and can help define and drive high-impact initiatives with minimal upfront guidance. You may come from a software or systems engineering background and be transitioning into program management, or you may already be a seasoned EPM with deep technical fluency in complex SW-HW systems development. Either way, curiosity, adaptability, and a desire to learn are essential.

  • Own the full lifecycle of software initiatives with strong hardware dependencies—scoping, planning, execution, and delivery—ensuring alignment with strategic goals and engineering excellence.
  • Partner closely with software developers, hardware engineering, and product managers to define technical requirements and drive cross-functional execution.
  • Navigate shifting priorities by balancing long-term platform investments with rapid delivery of impactful user-facing features.
  • Build strong relationships with partner teams across engineering, product, research, and design to align goals and deliver against key milestones.
  • Foster a culture of trust, clarity, and shared ownership.
  • Communicate effectively across technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Experienced in leading zero-to-one product or platform development, ideally in fast-paced or emerging environments.
  • Experience delivering software solutions with closely tied dependencies to embedded hardware and sensor solutions.
  • Strong foundation in software product development, with full-stack systems understanding from cloud services to on-device components.
  • Strong foundation in hardware product development, with an understanding of hardware development life cycles and embedded software development.
  • Experience in managing cross functional teams across multiple time zones, including contract firms.
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field—or equivalent practical experience.
  • 10+ years in technical program management, software engineering, or program roles supporting complex hardware-software development.
  • Solid grasp of Agile methodologies and project tracking tools, with a proven track record of driving cross-functional programs.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills—able to simplify complex concepts and drive alignment across diverse teams.
  • Strong analytical skills, a bias for action, and a proactive, ownership-driven mindset.
  • Experience within both startup environments and large-scale enterprise organizations.
  • Proven experience in launching software products with hardware dependencies for consumer markets.
  • Able to tailor processes to fit team structure, ensuring efficient planning and streamlined status updates.
  • Understands how to increase development velocity while maintaining high technical standards and aligning with product and design goals.
  • Skilled in using bug and task tracking tools, particularly Jira.
  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Long term/short term disability insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible spending account
  • Life insurance
  • Generous time off policies, including;
  • 4-12 weeks fully paid parental leave based on tenure
  • 11 paid holidays
  • Additional flexible paid vacation and sick leave
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