Sr Principal Engineering Program Manager

Hewlett Packard Enterprise•Fort Collins, CO

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 through release, sustaining, and end-of-life. The role drives execution by building 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 programs involving multiple functions and project teams, coordinating engineering development and implementation of products or services. It requires extensive experience in program and project management, Agile engineering delivery, NPI or product release execution, schedule and budget ownership, formal governance, and the use of Jira and Smartsheet. The role works with Product, Engineering, Manufacturing, internal development partners, and potentially external standards bodies, suppliers, customers, and other partners. The successful candidate exercises significant independent judgment, communicates program status and trade-offs to senior stakeholders, manages risks and dependencies, resolves escalated issues, drives corrective actions and 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.

Requirements

At least 6 years of experience in program/project management, engineering program management, or technical program management.
At least 5 years working 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 processes and program efficiencies with engineering leadership.
At least 4 years using 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 experience ensuring milestones and timelines are met.
At least 4 years driving recovery plans for slipping milestones.
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; 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-functional programs and project teams through engineering development and implementation of a product or service offering.
Develop and manage integrated schedules, critical deliverables, budgets, resource allocation plans, and other program support requirements.
Manage supporting project teams and internal development partners; analyze execution data and update schedules or resource allocations to meet product requirements and development timelines.
Drive recovery plans for milestones that are at risk or slipping.
Communicate program progress, escalations, issue analysis, risks, and trade-offs to product stakeholders and senior management.
Collaborate with management, manufacturing, and development partners to recommend and implement changes to products, processes, or business practices to resolve escalated issues and maintain budget, roadmap, and schedule adherence.
Drive innovation, technology integration, quality initiatives, and measurable process improvements within manufacturing and/or engineering.
Apply formal program governance and identify risks and dependencies early.
Lead and mentor less-experienced staff members.