Sr Principal Engineering Program Manager
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 builds and manages integrated schedules, aligns dependencies across engineering and partner teams, applies product development lifecycle governance, and ensures delivery commitments are met on time and within budget. The position leads programs involving multiple functions and project teams to support engineering development and implementation of HPE products or services. It involves schedule, budget, resource, risk, and dependency management; milestone readiness and recovery planning; and executive-level communications. The role works with Product, Engineering, Manufacturing, internal development partners, and potentially external parties such as standards bodies, suppliers, customers, and other partners. It may also provide guidance and mentoring to less-experienced staff. The role is designated onsite, with an expectation of primarily working from an HPE office. HPE may consider other locations for qualified US citizens in the continental United States, outside those listed on the requisition.
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 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 execution using formal governance, identifying risks and dependencies early, and improving program efficiency with engineering leadership.
- At least 4 years using project and program planning tools and software to create, manage, and track results.
- At least 4 years of schedule ownership and experience 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 and 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 through 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, track progress against plans, and adjust schedules or resources to meet product requirements and development timelines.
- Identify risks and dependencies early, drive recovery plans for slipping milestones, and improve program execution and efficiency through formal governance.
- Communicate program progress, escalations, issue analysis, status, risks, and trade-offs to product stakeholders and senior management.
- Collaborate with management, manufacturing, and development partners to resolve escalated issues and recommend or implement changes to products, processes, or business practices.
- Ensure adherence to budgets, roadmaps, schedules, and delivery commitments.
- Drive integration of new technologies and quality initiatives and contribute to measurable process improvements.
- Use execution metrics and business data to drive corrective actions and improve delivery outcomes.
- Lead and mentor less-experienced staff members.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits supporting physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing.
- Career development programs to support professional goals and growth.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
