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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.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO):

HP, Inc. provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and prospective employees, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, age, disability, or status as a protected veteran, marital status, familial status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic predisposition or carrier status, uniformed service status, political affiliation or any other characteristic protected by applicable national, federal, state, and local law(s).