Systems Program Manager

HP; Scotts Valley (CA); On-site; USD 116,000 - 182,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Long term/short term disability

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Life insurance

4-12 weeks parental leave

11 paid holidays

Flexible paid vacation and sick leave

Job summary

HP is seeking a detail-oriented Systems Program Manager in California to lead program development and product launches. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage timelines, and ensure on-time market delivery, bridging product, engineering, operations, and go-to-market groups.

The role emphasizes driving launches, managing dependencies, and maintaining documentation to support continuous improvement and readiness for future programs.

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.

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, elevate 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 collaboration

Communication

Executive reporting

Multi-program management

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, Engineering, or related field

Tools

MS Project

Smartsheet

Jira

Job description

Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and driven Systems Program Manager to lead program development and product launches. This role is responsible for coordinating cross-functional teams, managing timelines, and ensuring that products and programs are successfully brought to market. The Systems Program Manager will play a critical role in bridging product, engineering, operations, and go-to-market teams to deliver high-quality launches on schedule.

Key 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, elevate 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.

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.

Preferred Certifications

• PMP, CSM, or equivalent project/program management certification a plus.


• Lean Six Sigma or process improvement certification a plus.


• Familiarity with HP product development and launch processes is strongly preferred.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.


• Opportunity to lead impactful products and program launches.


• Professional development and career growth.


• Collaborative and innovative workplace

Disclaimer

This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed in this role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, responsibilities, knowledge, etc. These may be subject to change and additional functions may be assigned as needed by management.

Compensation

The pay range for this role is $116,150 to $182,400 USD annually with additional opportunities for pay in the form of bonus and/or equity (applies to United States of America candidates only). Pay varies by work location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Benefits

• Health insurance


• Dental insurance


• Vision insurance


• Long term/short term disability insurance


• Employee assistance program


• Flexible spending account


• Life insurance


• Generous time off policies, including;


• 4-12 weeks fully paid parental leave based on tenure


• 11 paid holidays


• Additional flexible paid vacation and sick leave (US benefits overview)

Job: Engineering

Schedule: Full time

Shift: No shift premium (United States of America)

Travel: No

Relocation: No

Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO)

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