Senior Engineering and AI Program Manager (Andover, MA and Ft. Collins, CO)

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company; Andover (MA); Hybrid; USD 141,000 - 268,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Office days (2 days/week)

Job summary

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company in Andover, MA (hybrid: 2 days per week in office) seeks a Senior Engineering and AI Program Manager to lead AI innovation programs and coordinate engineers, data scientists, and AI teams to deliver strategic initiatives.

The role requires 6–10 years in engineering, PMP/PMI preferred, and strong ability to translate AI concepts into business outcomes with cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of AI, Generative AI, LLMs, intelligent agents and emerging AI tech.
• Experience leading cross-functional programs with emerging tech.
• Translate AI concepts into actionable business plans.
• Strong English communication and analytical skills.
• Experience managing programs, roadmaps and resources with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead program management for AI innovation and strategic initiatives.
• Develop schedules, deliverables, budgets, and resource plans.
• Manage project teams and update plans to meet requirements.
• Communicate progress to stakeholders and resolve escalations.

Skills

AI knowledge

Cross-functional leadership

AI concepts translation

Analytical skills

English proficiency

Stakeholder management

Program management

Education

Bachelor/Master degree

Job description

Senior Engineering and AI Program Manager (Andover, MA and Ft. Collins, CO)

This role has been designed as 'Hybrid' with a requirement that you will work on average 2 days per week from an HPE office.

Who We Are:

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. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good. If you are looking to stretch and grow your career our culture will embrace you. Open up opportunities with HPE.

Job Description:

Job Family Definition:

Provides support and/or lead teams through the Engineering development process and implementation of company's products. Projects are typically shorter-term, less complex and more contained with a defined time frame. Programs are typically longer-term, multi-functional, multi-project with complex requirements and effort. Manage activities, resource capability, schedules, budgets, and ensure cross company communications to facilitate product completion on schedule within budget. Work with engineering management to identify and improve process and program efficiencies. Work can involve external parties such as standards bodies, partners, etc.

Management Level Definition:

Contributions impact technical components of HPE products, solutions, or services regularly and sustainable. Applies advanced subject matter knowledge to solve complex business issues and is regarded as a subject matter expert. Provides expertise and partnership to functional and technical project teams and may participate in cross-functional initiatives. Exercises significant independent judgment to determine best method for achieving objectives. May provide team leadership and mentoring to others.

Responsibilities:

• Lead program management for AI innovation and strategic initiatives, partnering closely with engineers, architects, data scientists, and innovation teams to drive planning, execution, adoption, and measurable business outcomes.
• Develops and directs development of schedules, critical deliverables, budget, resource allocation plan, and other support requirements for assigned program.
• Manages activities of supporting project teams and internal development partners; ensures progress against established plan and makes determinations based on analysis of business information to alter or update schedule and resource allocation to meet product requirements and development schedule.
• Communicates program progress, escalations, and issue analysis to product stakeholders; collaborates with management and internal manufacturing and development partners to recommend and implement changes to product, processes, or business practices to resolve escalated issues, produce solutions, and ensure adherence to budgets and established product roadmaps and schedules

Education and Experience Required:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Management, Engineering, Computer Sciences, or equivalent.
• PMP/PMI certification preferred.
• Typically, 6-10 years in engineering experience.

Required Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of AI, Generative AI, LLMs, intelligent agents, and emerging AI technologies, with the ability to effectively partner with technical innovation teams and program manage AI initiatives from concept through deployment.
• Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional programs involving emerging technologies, including coordinating stakeholders, managing roadmaps, tracking outcomes, and driving adoption.
• Ability to translate technical AI concepts into actionable business and operational plans, ensuring alignment between engineering, innovation, and business objectives.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills; written and verbal communication skills; mastery in English
• Demonstrated business acumen and successful experience managing all aspect of programs, including communicating with stakeholders and directing matrixed teams and resources
• Ability to effectively communicate program plans, proposals, and results and negotiate options at senior management levels.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting or leading AI innovation programs, incubations, proofs of concept, pilots, or AI-enabled transformation initiatives.
• Experience with performance engineering, benchmarking, scalability, optimization, or performance analytics in enterprise software or cloud environments.
• Experience working with or supporting a Performance Center of Excellence (COE) or similar cross-functional technical governance organization

Accessibility

HPE is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities. If you believe you require accommodation during any stage of the application or interview process, please submit your request by completing our secure form linked here .

Note: This option is reserved for applicants needing assistance/reasonable accommodation related to a disability.

What We Can Offer You:

Health & Wellbeing

We strive to provide our team members and their loved ones with a comprehensive suite of benefits that supports their physical, financial and emotional wellbeing.

Personal & Professional Development

We also invest in your career because the better you are, the better we all are. We have specific programs catered to helping you reach any career goals you have - whether you want to become a knowledge expert in your field or apply your skills to another division.

Unconditional Inclusion

We are unconditionally inclusive in the way we work and celebrate individual uniqueness. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good.

Let's Stay Connected:

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Job:

Engineering

Job Level:

TCP_04

"The expected salary/wage range for this position is provided below. Actual offer may vary from this range based upon geographic location, work experience, education/training, and/or skill level.
- United States of America: Annual Salary USD 130,500 - 247,500 in Colorado // 140,500 - 267,500 in Massachusetts
The listed salary range reflects base salary. 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

The estimated job application period closure is December 14 2026; this timeline is provided for transparency and internal planning purposes.

HPE is an Equal Employment Opportunity/ Veterans/Disabled/LGBT employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, or any other protected category, and all decisions we make are made on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. Our goal is to be 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 for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories.