Principal Engineering Program Manager

Hewlett Packard Enterprise • Texas City, TX

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Hewlett Packard Enterprise is seeking an experienced Engineering Program Manager / Product Lifecycle (PLM) Program Manager to own complex, cross-functional programs across the product lifecycle, from concept and New Product Introduction (NPI) through release, sustaining, and end-of-life. The role drives execution by building and managing integrated schedules, aligning dependencies across engineering and partner teams, enforcing product development lifecycle (PDLC) governance, and ensuring delivery commitments are met on time and within budget.

The position leads programs that span multiple functions and project teams, supporting the engineering development and implementation of HPE products or services. It involves managing schedules, deliverables, budgets, resources, risks, recovery plans, and communications across engineering, product, manufacturing, internal development partners, and external parties. The role also communicates program status and escalations to senior stakeholders, drives process and quality improvements, and may mentor less-experienced staff.

The position is designated onsite, with the expectation that the employee will primarily work from an HPE office. For qualified US citizens in the continental United States, HPE may consider locations outside those listed on the requisition.

Requirements

• At least 6 years of experience in program/project management, engineering program management, or technical program management.
• At least 5 years working in an Agile environment, supporting engineering delivery.
• At least 5 years of New Product Introduction (NPI) and/or product release execution ownership.
• At least 5 years coordinating cross-functional execution and working directly with engineering and program cross-functional teams.
• At least 3 years influencing delivery commitments and outcomes with senior stakeholders.
• At least 4 years driving program execution through formal governance, identifying risks and dependencies early, and improving program processes with engineering leadership.
• At least 4 years of experience with project and program planning tools and software, including Jira and Smartsheet.
• At least 4 years of schedule ownership, ensuring milestones and timelines are met.
• At least 4 years driving recovery plans for slipping milestones.
• At least 3 years operating at the senior stakeholder level and presenting status, risks, and trade-offs to senior management.
• At least 3 years contributing to measurable process improvements.
• At least 3 years of hands-on Jira experience for program execution tracking and stakeholder reporting.
• At least 2 years of hands-on Smartsheet experience building and maintaining program schedules and reporting.
• At least 2 years of formal or informal mentoring or leadership responsibilities.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, including at least 3 years using execution metrics to drive corrective actions.
• Business acumen and at least 4 years successfully managing program scope, schedule, budget, and resources, communicating with stakeholders, and directing matrixed teams and resources.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; mastery of English and the local language.
• Ability to communicate program plans, proposals, and results effectively and negotiate options at senior management levels.
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in business management, engineering, computer sciences, or equivalent experience.

Nice To Haves

• PMP/PMI certification.

Responsibilities

• Lead programs involving multiple functions and project teams to drive engineering development and implementation of products or services.
• Develop and manage integrated schedules, critical deliverables, budgets, resource allocation plans, and other program support requirements.
• Manage supporting project teams and internal development partners, tracking progress against plans and adjusting schedules and resource allocations as needed.
• Drive recovery plans when milestones are at risk or slipping.
• Communicate program progress, escalations, issue analysis, risks, and trade-offs to product stakeholders and senior management.
• Collaborate with management, manufacturing, development partners, and other stakeholders to recommend and implement changes that resolve issues and maintain alignment with budgets, roadmaps, and schedules.
• Drive innovation, integration of new technologies, and quality initiatives within engineering and/or manufacturing programs.
• Contribute to measurable process improvements, such as improved predictability, reduced cycle time, and improved on-time delivery.
• Provide guidance and mentoring to less-experienced staff members.
• Coordinate with external parties such as standards bodies, partners, suppliers, and/or customers when required.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits intended to support employees’ physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing.
• Programs to support career development and professional growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal