Software Technical Program Manager

Software Technical Program Manager

Description -

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.

Job -

Engineering

Schedule -

Full time

Shift -

No shift premium (United States of Amer