Software Technical Program Manager

Software Program Manager Job Description

Level: Principle

Responsibilities

• Manages and leads key programs involving multiple functions and program teams to drive the engineering development and implementation process for multiple products or service offerings for a Global Business Unit.

• Directs the development of overall program strategy, budgets, resource allocation plans, and general program requirements for the Global Business Unit.

• Manages activities of supporting program teams and internal and external development partners; ensures alignment with unit strategy and owns responsibility for overall program profit and loss management.

• Communicates program progress, escalations, and issue analysis to product stakeholders; collaborates with business unit management and internal manufacturing and development partners to recommend and implement changes to products, processes, or business practices to drive continuous improvement and manage program costs.

• Monitors and enforces project schedules and quality with vendors or subcontractors.

• Works with engineering project managers, product design, operations, to identify and resolve the risks associated with early builds.

• Drives innovation and integration of new technologies and quality initiatives into projects and activities in the manufacturing engineering organization.

• Reviews and evaluates program plans and guidelines for compliance with program management guidelines and standards; provides tangible feedback to improve overall program management quality and results for the organization.

• Coordinates with management to ensure proper procedural compliance, maintenance, and safety practices are followed for new and existing equipment.

• Leads and provides guidance and mentoring to less-experienced staff members to set an example of program management innovation and excellence.

Education & Experience Recommended

• Four-year or Graduate Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business Administration, or any other related discipline or commensurate work experience or demonstrated competence.

• Typically has 10+ years of work experience, preferably in engineering development and implementation, project planning tools and software packages, people management, or a related field.

Preferred Certifications

• Good conceptual understanding of enterprise applications/architectures and Software Delivery Lifecycle

• Certification in Agile methodologies: e.g. CSM, PSM, CPO, etc. With a strong preference for Certified Product Owner (CPO) experience.

• SAFe certification, ICAgile and Kanban certifications are a plus.

• Experience with Jira (JQL, Board creation, Reports, Dashboards etc.)

Knowledge & Skills

• Automation

• Change Management

• Computer Science

• Continuous Improvement Process

• JIRA

• Kanban Principles

• Lean Manufacturing

• Milestones (Project Management)

• New Product Development

• Process Improvement

• Product Management

• Project Engineering

• Project Management

• Project Planning

• Project Schedules

• Risk Management

• Scrum (Software Development)

• Software Development

• Sprint Planning

Cross-Org Skills

• Effective Communication

• Results Orientation

• Learning Agility

• Digital Fluency

• Customer Centricity

Impact & Scope

• Impacts large functions and leads large, cross-division functional teams or projects.

Complexity

• Provides highly innovative solutions to complex problems within established policy.

HP offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Dental insurance

• Disability insurance

• Employee assistance program

• Flexible schedule

• Flexible spending account

• Health insurance

• Life insurance

Per the California statute, the estimated range of compensation for this job in that location, at the time of this posting, is $118,000- $180,000. This position may be eligible for incentive pay, for openings where this is applicable.