Principal Engineering Program Manager

Hewlett Packard Enterprise•Fort Collins, CO

1d•$140,000 - $321,000•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 developing and managing integrated schedules, aligning dependencies across engineering and partner teams, enforcing product development lifecycle governance, and ensuring delivery commitments are met on time and within budget. The position leads multi-functional, multi-project engineering programs and supports the development and implementation of HPE products and services. It requires managing program activities, resource capabilities, schedules, budgets, risks, dependencies, and cross-company communications. The program manager works with Product, Engineering, Manufacturing, internal development partners, and external parties such as standards bodies, suppliers, partners, and customers. The role also communicates program status and escalations, drives recovery plans, advances process and quality improvements, and may mentor less-experienced staff. The role is designated onsite, with an expectation that the employee will primarily work from an HPE office. For qualified U.S. citizen candidates in the continental United States, HPE may consider locations outside those listed on the requisition. The stated base salary ranges by location are $147,000–$279,000 in Colorado, $158,500–$301,500 in Massachusetts, and $140,000–$321,000 in Texas. Variable incentives may also be offered.

Requirements

At least 6 years of experience in program/project management, engineering program management, or technical program management.
At least 5 years 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 and presenting status, risks, and trade-offs to senior management.
At least 4 years driving program execution using formal governance, identifying risks and dependencies early, and improving program efficiencies with engineering leadership.
At least 4 years of experience with project and program planning tools and software, including creating, managing, and tracking project results.
At least 4 years of schedule ownership and experience driving recovery plans for slipping milestones.
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 informal or formal mentoring or leadership responsibilities.
At least 3 years using execution metrics to drive corrective actions, with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
At least 4 years successfully managing program scope, schedule, budget, and resources, including stakeholder communication and directing matrixed teams and resources.
Bachelor’s or master’s degree in business management, engineering, computer sciences, or equivalent experience.
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.

Nice To Haves

PMP/PMI certification.

Responsibilities

Lead programs involving multiple functions and project teams to drive engineering development and implementation of a product or service offering.
Develop and direct integrated schedules, critical deliverables, budgets, resource allocation plans, and other program support requirements.
Manage supporting project teams and internal development partners, track progress against plans, and adjust schedules or resource allocations as needed.
Drive recovery plans for slipping milestones and ensure program milestones and timelines are met.
Communicate program progress, escalations, issue analysis, status, risks, and trade-offs to product stakeholders and senior management.
Collaborate with management, manufacturing, and development partners to resolve escalated issues and recommend or implement changes to products, processes, or business practices.
Ensure adherence to budgets, roadmaps, schedules, and product requirements.
Use execution metrics and business and execution data to identify corrective actions and improve program predictability, cycle time, and on-time delivery.
Drive innovation and integration of new technologies and quality initiatives into engineering or manufacturing projects and activities.
Lead and mentor less-experienced staff members.