Manufacturing Program Manager

Hewlett Packard Enterprise; Sunnyvale (CA); Hybrid; USD 105,500 - 213,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Personal and professional development programs

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a Manufacturing Program Manager in Sunnyvale, California. The role requires managing projects and leading product lifecycle from introduction to decline, driving performance improvements across Quality, Cost, and Delivery. Candidates should have a strong background in project management with at least 7 years of experience, and a first-level university degree is required. This is a hybrid position with a comprehensive benefits package and competitive salary range of USD 105,500 – 213,500.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in project-management roles or similar roles/businesses.
• In-depth understanding of NPI process and Product Lifecycle Management.
• Strong influencing and relationship-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage internal projects of varying complexity.
• Support development and rollout of Supply Chain processes.
• Lead day-to-day program activities.

Skills

Project management

Supply chain management

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Relationship management

Education

First-level university degree

Job description

This hybrid role expects you to work from an HPE office on average 2 days per week.

About Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Hewlett Packard Enterprise is the global edge‑to‑cloud company advancing the way people live and work. We help companies connect, protect, analyze, and act on their data and applications wherever they live, from edge to cloud, so they can turn insights into outcomes at the speed required to thrive in today’s complex world. Our culture thrives on finding new and better ways to accelerate what’s next, values diverse backgrounds, offers flexibility, and is committed to inclusion and bold innovation.

Job Description

Leads internal projects to ensure scope, time, budget and quality expectations are met through planning, controlling and managing. Manages corporate and third‑party vendor efforts to plan, build, and implement solutions to internal problems and issues.

As a Manufacturing Program Manager (MPM) within Supply Chain Operations (SCO), you will release new hardware products and lead end‑to‑end product lifecycle from introduction to decline. You will drive overall performance improvements in Quality, Cost, Delivery, and Risk mitigation, as well as manage sustaining product engineering changes, process development or improvements, and represent the organization in cross‑functional initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Manage internal projects of varying complexity, including CM or ODM based designs.
• Support the development and rollout of Supply Chain processes related to NPI and Product Lifecycle Management; create new process maps, procedures, work instructions, checklists, templates, and other documents as needed.
• Ensure Supply Chain/manufacturing requirements are met and delivered on time, at lowest cost, with quality.
• Identify and lead cross‑functional SCO extended team members to identify, communicate and mitigate issues and risks; develop schedules and provide deliverables and documentation.
• Work with key internal customers to develop supply‑chain strategy and lead the cross‑functional project team to ensure execution aligns with overall business objectives.
• Manage project team, including internal and external resources of 20+ people from multiple countries; mentor and encourage skill development.
• Lead day‑to‑day program activities: set expectations, provide results, communicate progress, balance priorities/interdependencies, and drive resolution of issues and roadblocks.
• Manage stakeholder relationships at upper levels; communicate requirements, supervise progress, report project status and issues to internal partners, management, and extended team.
• Represent supply‑chain aspects of product throughout its lifecycle with support from Product Line Management, Engineering, and other functions.

Knowledge and Skills

• In‑depth understanding of NPI process, phase gates and Product Lifecycle Management.
• Thrives in an innovative, dynamic environment; comfortable challenging status quo; creative and passionate about implementing innovative solutions and new working models.
• Ability to manage ambiguity, proactively pull resources/information, and make decisions based on available information.
• Self‑motivated, adaptable to fast‑paced environments, passionate about delivering results that exceed expectations.
• Strong influencing and relationship‑management skills; deals effectively with internal and external partners at operational and executive levels.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; translates complex supply‑chain concepts into clear messages appropriate to audience level.
• Excellent project‑management skills, including planning, scheduling, interdependencies, priorities, risk, and change management.
• Quick learner, open‑minded, excellent problem‑solving skills.
• Confirm team leader/player in a cross‑functional team; collaborates well with internal and external partners.

Education and Experience Required

• First‑level university degree.
• 7+ years in project‑management roles or similar roles/businesses.

Additional Skills

Accountability, Action Planning, Active Learning, Active Listening, Bias, Change Management, Coaching, Creativity, Critical Thinking, Cross‑Functional Teamwork, Data Collection Management, Deadline Management, Design Thinking, Empathy, Follow‑Through, Growth Mindset, Intellectual Curiosity, Long‑Term Planning, Managing Ambiguity, Process Improvements, Project and Program Management, Project Management Tools, Quality Improvement Processes, Relationship Building.

What We Can Offer You

Health & Wellbeing

We provide a comprehensive suite of benefits that supports your physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing.

Personal & Professional Development

We invest in your career through programs that help you reach any career goals, whether you want to become a knowledge expert or apply your skills in another division.

Unconditional Inclusion

We are unconditionally inclusive in the way we work and celebrate individual uniqueness. We value diverse backgrounds and commit to flexibility and bold teamwork.

Salary and Benefits

Annual salary USD 105,500 – 213,500 in California (United States). Variable incentives may also be offered.

Information about employee benefits offered in the US can be found at https://myhperewards.com/main/new-hire-enrollment.html.

Equal Employment Opportunity

HPE is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Veteran/Disabled/LGBT employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, or any other protected category, and all decisions we make are based on qualifications, merit, and business need. Our goal is one global team that is representative of our customers, in an inclusive environment where we can continue to innovate and grow together.

Hewlett Packard Enterprise is EEO protected Veteran/Individual with Disabilities.

HPE will comply with all applicable laws related to employer use of arrest and conviction records, including laws requiring employers to consider qualified applicants with criminal histories.

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