Lead Software Engineering Program Manager

About the role

We are building the next generation of cross-device experiences across AI PCs, printers, and collaboration products as part of HP’s Better Together strategy. We are looking for a Lead SW Engineering Program Manager who can take full ownership of complex programs and drive them through to launch.

Responsibilities

• Own delivery end-to-end (concept → development → integration → launch)
• Drive execution across software, hardware, firmware, and platform teams
• Manage hardware timelines, bring-up, validation, and integration risks
• Create and run program operating mechanisms (planning, cadence, tracking, reporting)
• Create clarity in ambiguous situations and drive decisions forward
• Identify and mitigate risks early; avoid late-stage surprises
• Align stakeholders and maintain execution momentum

Requirements

• 12+ years leading complex technical programs
• Proven track record of shipping products end-to-end
• Experience with software programs tied to hardware (devices, embedded, firmware)
• Strong understanding of: Software systems (cloud, client, on-device) and Hardware development lifecycles
• Experience in fast-paced, evolving environments
• Track record of building or adapting program processes
• Experience leading cross-functional, global teams
• Strong signals: Direct ownership of shipped products or major features, experience delivering 0→1 initiatives, hands-on involvement in HW–SW integration milestones (bring-up, validation, launch)

Qualifications

• Ability to independently scope, plan, and execute programs
• Strong understanding of: Software systems (cloud, client, on-device) and Hardware development lifecycles
• Experience in fast-paced, evolving environments
• Track record of building or adapting program processes
• Experience leading cross-functional, global teams
• Strong signals: Direct ownership of shipped products or major features, experience delivering 0→1 initiatives, hands-on involvement in HW–SW integration milestones (bring-up, validation, launch)

Skills

Outcome ownership vs. task coordination
Process creation vs. process adherence
Direct ownership of HW–SW integration complexity
High autonomy with clear accountability

Pay

$150,000 - $245,000

Schedule

Full-time