Senior Engineering Program Manager

Hewlett Packard Enterprise

. Provide end-to-end ownership of complex, cross-functional programs across the product lifecycle from concept through release, sustaining, and end-of-life .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeSan Jose • California • United StatesSenior💰 $105,500 - $243,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in program and project management with a focus on Agile methodologies, cross-functional collaboration, and effective stakeholder communication. Proven ability to drive execution excellence, manage complex programs, and deliver measurable process improvements.

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Program ManagementAgile MethodologiesCross-Functional CollaborationProject Planning ToolsLeadership and Mentoring

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Hard Skills

Program ExecutionProduct Lifecycle ManagementRisk ManagementBudget ManagementSchedule ManagementProcess ImprovementAnalytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsStakeholder CommunicationResource Allocation

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsCoachingMentoring

Tools & Technologies

JiraSmartsheet

Certifications & Qualifications

PMPPMI-ACP

Industry Keywords

Engineering Program ManagementCross-Functional TeamsExecution MetricsGovernanceDelivery Commitments

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide end-to-end ownership of complex, cross-functional programs across the product lifecycle from concept through release, sustaining, and end-of-life
Drive 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
Lead teams through the engineering development process and implementation of company products
Manage complex programs involving multiple functions and project teams
Develop and oversee integrated schedules, critical milestones, budgets, resource plans, and supporting deliverables
Manage project teams and internal development partners; monitor progress, analyze execution metrics, and adjust schedules or resource allocations
Develop recovery plans for at-risk milestones
Communicate program progress, risks, escalations, and issue analysis to stakeholders
Collaborate with leadership, manufacturing, engineering partners, and external partners to resolve issues and maintain alignment
Drive innovation and integration of new technologies, tools, and quality initiatives
Deliver measurable process improvements, including improved predictability, reduced cycle time, and increased on-time delivery
Provide leadership, coaching, and mentoring to less-experienced team members

Requirements

What you’ll need

6+ years of experience in program/project management, engineering program management, or technical program management
5+ years working in Agile environments (Scrum, Kanban, or hybrid) supporting engineering delivery
5+ years owning product release execution across the product lifecycle
5+ years coordinating cross-functional execution across engineering organizations
5+ years partnering directly with engineering and cross-functional program teams
4+ years influencing delivery commitments and outcomes with senior stakeholders
4+ years driving program execution using formal governance and proactively identifying risks and dependencies
4+ years using project and program planning tools such as Jira and Smartsheet
4+ years owning integrated schedules and ensuring milestone achievement
4+ years developing and executing recovery plans for delayed milestones
4+ years presenting program status, risks, mitigation strategies, and trade-offs to senior leadership
4+ years delivering measurable process improvements
4+ years of excellent analytical and problem-solving skills leveraging execution metrics and data-driven insights
4+ years of business acumen managing program scope, schedule, budget, resources, stakeholder communications, and matrixed teams
2+ years of hands-on experience using Jira
2+ years of hands-on experience using Smartsheet
2+ years of formal or informal leadership and mentoring responsibilities
Bachelor’s in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with mastery of English and the local language
PMP/PMI-ACP certification preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive health and wellbeing benefits supporting physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing
Personal and professional development programs
Flexible work and personal needs management
Inclusive workplace culture
Reasonable accommodation during application or interview process for applicants with disabilities