SPTS Principal Program Manager

HP • Vancouver, WA

9h • Remote

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced and high-performance program manager who will be responsible for managing and leading critical and complex programs, developing program strategy and driving innovation. This role collaborates with relevant stakeholders to keep them informed of program progress, escalations and evaluates program plans for compliance. The role proactively identifies areas of continuous improvement and implements changes in products, processes or business practices as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD degrees in Engineering, Science or Business
• Typically has 10+ years of work experience, preferably in engineering development and implementation, project planning, people management, or a related field.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working across SPTS, MTD, ISDO and ISBP organizations.
• Deep expertise in NPI, hardware development or systems integration or large‑scale technology platform programs.
• PMP certifications.
• Director or VP reference

Responsibilities

• Manages and leads key programs involving multiple functions and program teams to drive the engineering development and implementation process for multiple products or service offerings for a Global Business Unit.
• Directs the development of overall program strategy, budgets, resource allocation plans, and general program requirements for the Global Business Unit.
• Manages activities of supporting program teams and internal and external development partners; ensures alignment with unit strategy and owns responsibility for overall program profit and loss management.
• Communicates program progress, escalations, and issue analysis to product stakeholders; collaborates with business unit management and internal manufacturing and development partners to recommend and implement changes to products, processes, or business practices to drive continuous improvement and manage program costs.
• Foster strong partnerships with key internal partners (including but not limited to SPTS, MTD and ISDO, SBO) to ensure clear ownership, resource allocation, and fast decision-making.
• Monitors and enforces project schedules and quality with vendors or subcontractors.
• Works with engineering project managers, product design, operations, to identify and resolve the risks associated with early builds.
• Drives innovation and integration of new technologies and quality initiatives into projects and activities in the manufacturing engineering organization.
• Reviews and evaluates program plans and guidelines for compliance with program management guidelines and standards; provides tangible feedback to improve overall program management quality and results for the organization.
• Coordinates with management to ensure proper procedural compliance, maintenance, and safety practices are followed for new and existing equipment.
• Leads and provides guidance and mentoring to less-experienced staff members to set an example of program management innovation and excellence.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

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