Senior Engineering Program Manager

As a hardware Engineering Program Manager, you will lead complex, cross-functional programs supporting the development and implementation of HPE products or system solutions.

You will coordinate multiple project and engineering teams; as well as vendor partners while managing schedules, budgets, resources, prototype hardware builds, program risks, issue resolution, product cost and critical deliverables.

This role requires advanced program management expertise, strong business acumen, strong technical hardware development background and the ability to influence matrixed teams and senior stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead programs involving multiple functions and project teams throughout the hardware engineering development and implementation process.
• Develop and manage project schedules utilizing applications and techniques, such as Microsoft Project, JIRA, SmartSheets, critical path analysis, etc.
• Develop and manage program schedules, critical deliverables, budgets, hardware prototype build and allocation plans, risks mitigation, and other program requirements.
• Direct supporting project teams and internal development partners, monitoring progress and adjusting schedules, defining & executing recovery plans and/or resource allocations as needed.
• Analyze business and program information to resolve issues and ensure product requirements, roadmaps, budgets, and delivery schedules are achieved.
• Communicate program status, risks, escalations, and issue analyses to stakeholders, management, and cross-functional partners.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, product, regulatory and development organizations to recommend and implement improvements to products, processes, and business practices.
• Drive the adoption of innovative technologies; such as AI and quality initiatives while providing guidance and mentoring to less experienced team members.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering or Computer Engineering; a Master’s degree in Business is a plus.
• Typically, 8+ years of relevant experience in engineering, project management, program management.
• Demonstrated track record of delivering complex hardware development projects from concept through development to manufacturing release, and continuing support through end of product life.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex hardware development, cross-functional programs involving multiple projects, stakeholders, and matrixed resources.
• Extensive experience using project and program planning tools to create, manage, and track schedules, deliverables, resources, budgets, and results.
• Proven ability to analyze business information, identify risks and issues, and develop effective solutions.
• Experience communicating program plans, proposals, progress, and results to engineering teams, middle and senior management.
• Experience influencing stakeholders, negotiating priorities, and driving execution across matrixed organizations.
• PMP or PMI certification is a plus.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Advanced program and project management expertise.
• Strong technical expertise in electrical or computer engineering
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong business acumen and ability to connect program execution to business and product objectives.
• Ability to lead without direct authority and collaborate effectively across engineering, manufacturing, product, and business functions.
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities, dependencies, schedules, budgets, and resources.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and make decisions in complex and changing environments.
• Strong mentoring, facilitation, stakeholder management, and executive communication skills.
• Mastery of English.

What We Can Offer You:

• Health & Wellbeing: comprehensive suite of benefits that supports physical, financial and emotional wellbeing.
• Personal & Professional Development: programs catered to helping you reach any career goals you have.
• Unconditional Inclusion: celebrating individual uniqueness, valuing varied backgrounds, and succeeding here.