Senior Engineering and AI Program Manager (Andover, MA and Ft. Collins, CO)
About The Position
Hewlett Packard Enterprise is seeking a Senior Engineering and AI Program Manager to lead programs for AI innovation and strategic initiatives. The role partners with engineers, architects, data scientists, and innovation teams to drive planning, execution, adoption, and measurable business outcomes. It supports or leads engineering development processes and product implementation, managing program activities, resources, schedules, budgets, and cross-company communications. The position may involve external parties such as standards bodies and partners, and works with engineering management to improve program and process efficiencies. The role requires advanced subject-matter expertise, independent judgment, and partnership with functional and technical teams. It may also include cross-functional initiative participation, team leadership, and mentoring. The position is hybrid, with an average requirement of two days per week in an HPE office in Andover, Massachusetts, or Fort Collins, Colorado.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or master's degree in Business Management, Engineering, Computer Sciences, or equivalent.
- Typically 6–10 years of engineering experience.
- Working knowledge of AI, Generative AI, LLMs, intelligent agents, and emerging AI technologies, with the ability to partner effectively with technical innovation teams and manage AI initiatives from concept through deployment.
- Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional programs involving emerging technologies, including coordinating stakeholders, managing roadmaps, tracking outcomes, and driving adoption.
- Ability to translate technical AI concepts into actionable business and operational plans and align engineering, innovation, and business objectives.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and mastery of English.
- Demonstrated business acumen and successful experience managing all aspects of programs, communicating with stakeholders, and directing matrixed teams and resources.
- Ability to communicate program plans, proposals, and results and negotiate options at senior management levels.
Nice To Haves
- PMP/PMI certification.
- Experience supporting or leading AI innovation programs, incubations, proofs of concept, pilots, or AI-enabled transformation initiatives.
- Experience with performance engineering, benchmarking, scalability, optimization, or performance analytics in enterprise software or cloud environments.
- Experience working with or supporting a Performance Center of Excellence (COE) or similar cross-functional technical governance organization.
Responsibilities
- Lead program management for AI innovation and strategic initiatives, partnering with engineers, architects, data scientists, and innovation teams to drive planning, execution, adoption, and measurable business outcomes.
- Develop and direct program schedules, critical deliverables, budgets, resource allocation plans, and other support requirements.
- Manage supporting project teams and internal development partners, assess progress against plans, and adjust schedules or resource allocation based on business information and product requirements.
- Communicate program progress, escalations, and issue analysis to product stakeholders.
- Collaborate with management and internal manufacturing and development partners to recommend and implement changes to products, processes, or business practices.
- Resolve escalated issues and ensure adherence to budgets, product roadmaps, and schedules.
- Work with engineering management to identify and improve process and program efficiencies.
- Partner with functional and technical project teams and may provide team leadership and mentoring.
Benefits
- A comprehensive suite of benefits supporting physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing.
- Career development programs to help employees pursue career goals.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
