Senior Engineering Program Manager

HP Enterprise; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Annual bonus

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Equity awards

Professional development

Job summary

HP Enterprise is seeking an experienced Engineering Program Manager / PLM Program Manager to own complex cross-functional programs from concept through release, sustaining, and end-of-life. You will drive execution excellence by building integrated schedules, aligning dependencies, enforcing PDLC governance, and delivering commitments on time and within budget.

The ideal candidate has 6+ years in engineering program management with 5+ years in Agile, and hands-on Jira and Smartsheet experience.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of engineering program/project management experience
• 5+ years working in Agile environments
• Deep hands-on expertise in Jira and Smartsheet
• Proven ability to lead executive communications
• Proactively manage risks and dependencies across functions
• Drive cross-functional alignment across PM, Eng, Manufacturing, and partners
• Strong stakeholder management and structured problem-solving skills
• Provide leadership and mentoring to team members

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end programs from concept through release, sustaining, and end-of-life
• Build and manage integrated schedules and milestones
• Enforce PDLC governance and ensure on-time, within-budget delivery
• Coordinate across Product Management, Engineering, Manufacturing, and external partners
• Lead recovery plans for at-risk milestones and communicate status up to senior leadership
• Drive process improvements and adoption of new technologies across organization
• Mentor and develop less-experienced team members

Skills

Program management

Agile methodologies

Jira

Smartsheet

Cross-functional leadership

Executive communication

Risk management

Scheduling & budgeting

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering/Computer Science

Tools

Jira

Smartsheet

Job description

• We are seeking an experienced Engineering Program Manager / Product Lifecycle (PLM) Program Manager to provide end-to-end ownership of complex, cross-functional programs across the product lifecycle—from concept through release, sustaining, and end-of-life
• This role is responsible for driving execution excellence by building and managing integrated schedules, aligning dependencies across engineering and partner teams, enforcing PDLC governance, and ensuring delivery commitments are achieved on time and within budget
• The ideal candidate has 6+ years of engineering program/project management experience, including 5+ years working in Agile environments, with deep hands‑on expertise in Jira (2+ years) and Smartsheet (2+ years)
• The successful candidate has a proven ability to lead executive communications, proactively manage risks and dependencies, facilitate milestone readiness, and drive cross‑functional alignment across Product Management, Engineering, Manufacturing, and external partners
• Strong stakeholder management, analytical thinking, and structured problem‑solving skills are essential for removing roadblocks and delivering successful business outcomes
• Provides support and/or leads teams through the engineering development process and implementation of the company's products
• Projects are typically shorter‑term, less complex, and more contained with a defined timeframe
• Programs are typically longer‑term, multi‑functional, multi‑project efforts with complex requirements and dependencies
• Manages and leads complex programs involving multiple functions and project teams to drive engineering development and product implementation, typically requiring 5+ years of experience coordinating cross‑functional execution
• Develops and oversees integrated schedules, critical milestones, budgets, resource plans, and supporting deliverables for assigned programs; requires 4+ years of schedule ownership ensuring milestones and timelines are achieved
• Manages the activities of project teams and internal development partners; monitors progress against established plans, analyzes execution metrics, and adjusts schedules or resource allocations to meet product objectives and delivery commitments; requires 4+ years of experience driving recovery plans for at‑risk milestones
• Communicates program progress, risks, escalations, and issue analysis to stakeholders; collaborates with leadership, manufacturing, and engineering partners to recommend and implement changes to products, processes, or business practices that resolve issues and maintain alignment with budgets, roadmaps, and schedules; requires 4+ years presenting program status, risks, and trade‑offs to senior management
• Drives innovation and integration of new technologies, tools, and quality initiatives across engineering and manufacturing organizations; requires 4+ years contributing to measurable process improvements, including improved predictability, reduced cycle time, and increased on‑time delivery
• Provides leadership, coaching, and mentoring to less‑experienced team members; typically 2+ years of informal or formal leadership responsibilities

Benefits

• A hybrid, flexible work model that ensures connectivity, a commitment to our culture and continued impact for team members
• The chance to earn an annual bonus based on performance
• Subsidized health insurance, retirement programs and paid time off, including an industry‑leading maternity and paternity leave package
• Recognition for your contributions, and potential participation in long‑term incentives like annual equity awards
• Opportunities for personal and professional development to help you reach your career goals

Requires 6+ years of hands‑on program/project management experience managing execution activities, resource planning, integrated schedules, budgets, and cross‑functional communications to ensure successful product delivery on schedule and within budgetRequires demonstrated experience (4+ years) driving program execution through formal governance, proactively identifying risks and dependencies, and improving execution efficiency in partnership with engineering leadershipExercises significant independent judgment in determining the best methods for achieving business objectivesMay provide team leadership and mentoring while contributing to cross‑functional strategic initiativesTypically requires 6+ years of experience, including 5+ years partnering directly with engineering and cross‑functional program teams, and 4+ years influencing delivery commitments and outcomes with senior stakeholdersApplies advanced subject matter expertise to solve complex business challenges and is recognized as a trusted subject matter expert5+ years partnering directly with engineering and cross‑functional program teams5+ years owning product release execution across the product lifecycle2+ years of formal or informal leadership and mentoring responsibilities6+ years of experience in program/project management, engineering program management, or technical program management4+ years owning integrated schedules and ensuring milestone achievement5+ years working in Agile environments (Scrum, Kanban, or hybrid) supporting engineering delivery5+ years coordinating cross‑functional execution across engineering organizationsExcellent written and verbal communication skills with mastery of English and the local language4+ years influencing delivery commitments and outcomes with senior stakeholders2+ years of hands‑on experience using Smartsheet to develop and maintain integrated schedules, dashboards, and executive reporting4+ years delivering measurable process improvements, such as increased predictability, reduced cycle time, or improved on‑time delivery4+ years demonstrated Business acumen with successfully managing program scope, schedule, budget, resources, stakeholder communications, and matrixed teamsPMP/PMI-ACP certification preferred4+ years presenting program status, risks, mitigation strategies, and trade‑offs to senior leadership4+ years Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills, with leveraging execution metrics and data‑driven insights to drive corrective actions4+ years of extensive experience using project and program planning tools to create, manage, and track execution (e.g., Jira and Smartsheet)4+ years driving program execution using formal governance, proactively identifying risks and dependencies, and improving execution efficiency in partnership with engineering leadership4+ years developing and executing recovery plans for delayed milestones4+ years operating effectively with senior‑level stakeholders2+ years of hands‑on experience using Jira for program execution tracking, workflow management, and stakeholder reportingBachelor's in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience4+ years operating at the senior stakeholder level. Ability to effectively communicate program plans, proposals, execution status, and results while negotiating priorities and trade‑offs with senior leadership