Launch Leader: Systems Program Manager (Scotts Valley)

Hewlett Packard Co.; Scotts Valley (CA); On-site; USD 116,000 - 182,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Generous time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Hewlett Packard Co. in Scotts Valley, California invites a detail-oriented Systems Program Manager to lead cross-functional program development and product launches.

You will coordinate engineering, operations, product management, and go-to-market teams to ensure launches meet schedules and quality standards. The role requires 5+ years in program or project management, strong communication, and the ability to manage multiple programs in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of experience in program management, project management, or product launch roles.
• Proven success managing cross-functional products or program launches in a large organization.
• Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple programs simultaneously.
• Excellent communication skills, including executive reporting and stakeholder alignment.
• Experience with project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet, Jira, or similar).
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Drive the planning, execution, and delivery of product and program launches from concept through release.
• Define and manage program scope, schedules, milestones, and deliverables.
• Partner with product management, engineering, marketing, operations, and supply chain to ensure launch readiness.
• Track and manage dependencies, risks, and issues to keep launches on track.
• Facilitate cross-functional meetings, communicate updates, and maintain program documentation.
• Ensure alignment between development teams and business requirements.
• Monitor progress, escalate challenges, and drive timely resolutions.
• Support post-launch reviews and continuous improvement for future programs.
• Standardize and optimize processes, tools, and templates to improve launch efficiency.

Skills

Program management

Cross-functional leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Deadline-driven

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or engineering or related field

Tools

MS Project

Smartsheet

Jira

Job description

Hewlett Packard Co. in Scotts Valley, California invites a detail-oriented Systems Program Manager to lead cross-functional program development and product launches.

You will coordinate engineering, operations, product management, and go-to-market teams to ensure launches meet schedules and quality standards. The role requires 5+ years in program or project management, strong communication, and the ability to manage multiple programs in a fast-paced environment.