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, execution excellence, and stakeholder communication. Proven ability to lead teams, manage complex programs, and deliver on time and within budget while driving process improvements.

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Program ManagementAgile MethodologiesCross-Functional CollaborationStakeholder CommunicationProject Planning Tools

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Hard Skills

Program ManagementProject ManagementAgile MethodologiesExecution Metrics AnalysisBudget ManagementSchedule DevelopmentRisk IdentificationProcess ImprovementResource PlanningMilestone Achievement

Soft Skills

LeadershipCoachingMentoringAnalytical SkillsProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

JiraSmartsheet

Certifications & Qualifications

PMPPMI-ACP

Industry Keywords

Product LifecycleEngineering Development ProcessGovernanceStakeholder EngagementInnovation

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
Align dependencies across engineering and partner teams
Enforce PDLC governance and 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
Develop and oversee schedules, 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 and senior management
Collaborate with leadership, manufacturing, engineering partners, and external partners
Drive innovation, technology integration, and quality initiatives across engineering and manufacturing
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, including 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 using execution metrics and data-driven insights
4+ years managing program scope, schedule, budget, resources, stakeholder communications, and matrixed teams
2+ years hands-on experience using Jira
2+ years hands-on experience using Smartsheet
2+ years formal or informal leadership and mentoring experience
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
Career growth opportunities
Flexible work arrangements to manage work and personal needs
Inclusive workplace culture
Variable incentives may also be offered