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 extensive experience in program and project management, particularly in Agile environments, with a strong focus on cross-functional collaboration, risk management, and delivery execution. Proven ability to lead teams, manage complex schedules, and communicate effectively with senior stakeholders.

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Program ManagementAgile MethodologiesCross-Functional CollaborationJiraSmartsheet

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Hard Skills

Program ManagementProject ManagementAgile MethodologiesRisk ManagementExecution Metrics AnalysisBudget ManagementSchedule ManagementProcess ImprovementRecovery PlanningStakeholder Communication

Soft Skills

LeadershipCoachingMentoringCommunication

Tools & Technologies

JiraSmartsheet

Certifications & Qualifications

PMPPMI-ACP

Industry Keywords

Product LifecycleEngineering Development ProcessGovernanceInnovationQuality Initiatives

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
Build and manage integrated schedules
Align dependencies across engineering and partner teams
Enforce PDLC governance
Ensure 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
Oversee 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
Recommend and implement changes to products, processes, or business practices
Drive innovation, technology and tool integration, and quality initiatives
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, identifying risks and dependencies, and improving execution efficiency
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 operating and presenting effectively with senior-level stakeholders
4+ years delivering measurable process improvements
4+ years applying analytical and problem-solving skills using execution metrics and data-driven insights
4+ years 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
PMP/PMI-ACP certification preferred
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Mastery of English and the local language

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