Technical Program Manager - Software Engineering

Hewlett Packard Enterprise; Fort Collins (CO); Hybrid; USD 131,000 - 248,000; Full time

Job summary

Hewlett Packard Enterprise is seeking a Technical Program Manager to define and lead product integration across multiple software teams in a hybrid work setting, with an average of two days per week in an HPE office. The role requires translating business needs into actionable plans, coordinating with architecture, design and development, and driving delivery excellence.

The candidate should bring 6+ years in technical program management, 3+ years on Agile/Scrum teams, and strong software

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in technical program or project management.
• At least 3 years of experience managing complex technical programs using Agile and Scrum.
• Experience with software development lifecycle, product integration, and software implementation practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex cross-functional technical programs across multiple teams from planning through release.
• Develop and manage program schedules, milestones, deliverables, resources, dependencies and risks.
• Drive Agile execution across engineering teams and align priorities with release timelines.
• Monitor progress and adjust schedules, priorities, and resources as needed.
• Communicate status, risks and decisions to stakeholders and senior leadership.
• Establish and monitor Agile delivery metrics to forecast timelines and identify bottlenecks.
• Provide guidance and mentoring to less-experienced team members.

Skills

Program management

Agile/Scrum

Stakeholder communication

Leadership

Risk management

Cross-functional collaboration

AI data analysis

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in business/engineering/computer science or related field

PMP or PMI certification

Tools

Project planning tools

Job description

Technical Program Manager - Software Engineering

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

The HPC & AI Software team is seeking an experienced Technical Program Manager to define and lead product integration through software development lifecycle checkpoints. This leadership role requires close collaboration with product, platform, and engineering organizations to drive planning, execution, and delivery across multiple technical teams. The successful candidate combines strong program management capabilities with technical depth. They are comfortable translating business requirements into execution plans, engaging with architecture and product management, troubleshooting technical roadblocks, anticipating program risks, and communicating clearly with executive stakeholders. The TPM will also partner with engineering management to improve processes, delivery effectiveness, and program efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead complex, cross-functional technical programs involving multiple product, platform, and engineering teams from planning through implementation and release.
• Develop and manage program schedules, milestones, critical deliverables, resource allocation plans, dependencies, risks, and execution requirements.
• Drive Agile execution across multiple engineering teams, ensuring alignment on priorities, dependencies, release timelines, and feedback cycles.
• Monitor program progress and analyze business and engineering information to adjust schedules, priorities, resource allocations, and delivery plans.
• Communicate program status, risks, escalations, and issue analysis to stakeholders and senior leadership; facilitate decisions and drive resolution of technical roadblocks.
• Establish and monitor Agile delivery metrics, including velocity, burndown charts, and cumulative flow, to forecast delivery timelines and identify systemic bottlenecks.
• Identify process improvements, integrate new technologies and quality initiatives, and provide guidance and mentoring to less-experienced team members.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in business management, engineering, computer science, or a related field.
• Typically, 6+ years of relevant experience in technical program or project management.
• At least 3 years of experience managing complex technical programs using Agile and Scrum methodologies.
• Strong proficiency in software development, lifecycle processes, product integration, and software implementation practices.
• Demonstrated experience managing schedules, budgets, resources, dependencies, risks, and deliverables across matrixed teams.
• Experience engaging with architecture, design, development, and troubleshooting activities in a software engineering environment.
• PMP or PMI certification is preferred.
• Experience with High-Performance Computing environments is a plus.

Knowledge and Skills

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and decision-making skills.
• Strong business acumen and demonstrated success managing programs across multiple functions.
• Proficiency with project and program planning tools used to create, manage, and track deliverables and results.
• Ability to translate technical concepts and business requirements into practical execution plans.
• Strong written, verbal, stakeholder management, negotiation, and executive communication skills.
• Ability to influence matrixed teams and collaborate effectively with engineering, product, platform, and development partners.
• Ability to apply AI for data analysis, research, and content generation.
• Mastery of English and proficiency in the applicable local language.
• Establish and monitor Agile delivery metrics (such as velocity, burn-down charts, and cumulative flow) to predict delivery timelines and identify systemic bottlenecks.

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.

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.

Salary

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 // 123,500 - 285,000 in Minnesota & Texas 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 February 22 2027; this timeline is provided for transparency and internal planning purposes.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.

HPE is an 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer (EEO) Hewlett Packard Enterprise provides equal employment opportunity to any employee or applicant without regard to sex, gender, color, race, ethnicity, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, protected veteran status, uniformed service status, familial status, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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Accessibility (duplicate)

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.