Sr Principal Engineering Program Manager

HPE • Spring, TX

1d • $159,500 - $367,000 • 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 integrated schedules, aligning dependencies across engineering and partner teams, applying product development lifecycle governance, and ensuring delivery commitments are met on time and within budget.

The position supports or leads teams through engineering development and implementation of HPE products. It manages longer-term, multifunctional programs with complex requirements and dependencies, including schedules, budgets, resources, risks, communications, and governance. Work may involve external parties such as standards bodies, partners, suppliers, and customers. The role also communicates program progress, escalations, risks, and trade-offs to senior stakeholders, drives process improvements, and may mentor less-experienced staff.

The role is designed as 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 other 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 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 using formal governance, identifying risks and dependencies early, and improving processes and program efficiency with engineering leadership.
• At least 4 years of experience with project and program planning tools and software to create, manage, and track results, including Jira and Smartsheet.
• At least 4 years of schedule ownership and ensuring milestones and timelines are met.
• At least 4 years driving recovery plans for slipping milestones.
• At least 3 years operating at senior stakeholder level and presenting status, risks, and trade-offs to senior management.
• At least 3 years contributing to measurable process improvements, such as improved predictability, reduced cycle time, or improved on-time delivery.
• 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.
• 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.
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in business management, engineering, computer sciences, or equivalent experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with mastery in 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

• Manage and lead programs involving multiple functions and project teams to drive engineering development and product or service implementation.
• 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 against plans, and adjust schedules or resource allocations based on business and execution data.
• 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 and internal manufacturing and development partners 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 innovation, integration of new technologies, quality initiatives, and measurable process improvements in manufacturing or engineering.
• Lead, guide, and mentor less-experienced staff members.

Benefits

• A comprehensive suite of benefits supporting physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing for employees and their loved ones.
• Career development programs to help employees pursue career goals, become knowledge experts, or apply their skills in another division.
• Flexibility to manage work and personal needs.

What This Job Offers

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