Lead Software Engineering Program Manager, Productization

Lead Software Engineering Program Manager, Productization

Description -

Who We Are

HP IQ is HP’s new AI innovation lab. Combining startup agility with HP’s global scale, we’re building intelligent technologies that redefine how the world works, creates, and collaborates.

We’re assembling a diverse, world-class team—engineers, designers, researchers, and product minds—focused on creating an intelligent ecosystem across HP’s portfolio. Together, we’re developing intuitive, adaptive solutions that spark creativity, boost productivity, and make collaboration seamless.

We create breakthrough solutions that make complex tasks feel effortless, teamwork more natural, and ideas more impactful—always with a human-centric mindset.

By embedding AI advancements into every HP product and service, we’re expanding what’s possible for individuals, organisations, and the future of work.

Join us as we reinvent work, so people everywhere can do their best work.

About the Role

We’re looking for a technically grounded and highly motivated Lead Software Engineering Program Manager (EPM) to lead key initiatives in software productization. HP IQ is building a new product line within a recently acquired business unit—combining the agility of a startup with the scale of an enterprise.

You’ll play a pivotal role in shaping and driving high-impact technical programs from inception through execution. Whether you come from a software or systems engineering background and are transitioning into program management, or you’re already a seasoned EPM with deep technical fluency, we value your curiosity, adaptability, and growth mindset.

What You Might Do

• Drive Platform Deliverables
  • Manage Cashmere platform team/s to deliver NCE app on-image, including POR, DCR and meeting platform SW milestones
  • Align program development deliverables to HP’s Product Life Cycle (PLC) process
  • Manage Pulsar image creation and SoftPaqs per NCE release
  • Coordinate Consumer and Commercial platform teams weekly to stay aligned to the development plan
  • Drive issue resolution between ODM test team and NCE development team
• Drive AI Lab Team Deliverables
  • Plan and deliver AI models from AI Lab to NCE app
  • Drive AI models integration 
  • Lead planning of future model updates
  • Lead correctness and quality continual improvements
  • Drive LLM roadmap updates with chipset vendors
• TPM consultant and efficiency
  • Share, guide and advise HP IQ leads based on AI Companion experiences
  • Governance - Legal, Cyber, Privacy, OSRB, TPRA, ARB/ML global HP requirements
  • Manageability - leverage AIC solution as PoC using Intune

Essential Qualifications

• Proven experience leading zero-to-one software or platform development efforts, particularly in fast-paced or evolving environments
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline—or equivalent practical experience
• 10+ years in technical program management, software engineering, or product/program roles supporting AI platforms or software systems
• Strong foundation in full-stack software development, including cloud services and on-device components
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and project tracking tools, with a consistent record of leading cross-functional programs to success
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex topics and align diverse teams

Preferred Skills

• Experience in both startup environments and enterprise-scale organizations
• Track record of launching software products for consumer markets
• Ability to adapt program management approaches to meet team structures, enabling streamlined planning and communication
• Skilled at enhancing development velocity while maintaining high standards and alignment with product and design goals
• Proficient in issue and task tracking systems such as Jira

Salary: $210,000- $260,000

Compensation & Benefits (Full-Time Employees)

The salary range for this role is listed above. Final salary offered is based upon multiple factors including individual job-related qualifications, education, experience, knowledge and skills.

At HP IQ, we offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Long term/short term disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Life insurance
• Generous time off policies, including; 
  • 4-12 weeks fully paid parental leave based on tenure
  • 11 paid holidays
  • Additional flexible paid vacation a