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 (PDLC) governance, and ensuring delivery commitments are met on time and within budget. Work may involve external parties such as standards bodies, partners, suppliers, and customers.

The position leads programs involving multiple functions and project teams, supporting engineering development and implementation of HPE products or services. It requires advanced subject-matter knowledge, significant independent judgment, and regular impact on technical components of HPE products, solutions, or services. The program manager may also lead and mentor staff and participate in cross-functional initiatives.

The role is designed as onsite, with the expectation that the employee will primarily work from an HPE office. For qualified US-citizen candidates in the continental United States, HPE may consider locations beyond those listed on the requisition. The stated US base salary ranges 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. The estimated application-period closure is January 11, 2027.

Requirements

• At least 6 years of program/project management, engineering program management, or technical program management experience.
• At least 5 years working in an Agile environment, such as Scrum, Kanban, or hybrid, 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 execution through formal governance, identifying risks and dependencies early, and improving program efficiencies in partnership with engineering leadership.
• At least 4 years of schedule ownership, ensuring milestones and timelines are met, and at least 4 years driving recovery plans for slipping milestones.
• At least 4 years of experience with project and program planning tools and software, including Jira and Smartsheet.
• At least 3 years of hands-on Jira use for program execution tracking and stakeholder reporting.
• At least 2 years of hands-on Smartsheet use to build and maintain program schedules and reporting.
• At least 3 years contributing to measurable process improvements.
• At least 2 years of informal or formal mentoring or leadership responsibilities.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, including at least 3 years using execution metrics to drive corrective actions.
• Business acumen demonstrated through at least 4 years managing program scope, schedule, budget, and resources, communicating with stakeholders, and directing matrixed teams and resources.
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in business management, engineering, computer science, or equivalent experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with 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 multi-function, multi-project programs supporting engineering development and implementation of products or services.
• Develop and maintain integrated schedules, critical deliverables, budgets, resource-allocation plans, and other program support requirements.
• Manage supporting project teams and internal development partners, monitor progress, and adjust schedules and resources using business and execution data.
• Drive recovery plans when milestones are at risk or slipping.
• Communicate program progress, escalations, issue analysis, status, risks, and trade-offs to product stakeholders and senior management.
• Partner with management, manufacturing, development, and engineering teams to resolve escalated issues and recommend or implement changes to products, processes, or business practices.
• Ensure programs adhere to budgets, roadmaps, schedules, and established governance.
• Drive the integration of new technologies and quality initiatives into manufacturing and/or engineering projects and activities.
• Contribute to measurable process improvements, such as improved predictability, reduced cycle time, or improved on-time delivery.
• Provide guidance and mentoring to less-experienced staff members.

Benefits

• Health and wellbeing benefits supporting physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing.
• Personal and professional development programs to support career goals.
• Variable incentives may be offered in addition to base salary.

What This Job Offers

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