Hardware Engineering Program Manager 2

Hardware Engineering Program Manager 2This role has been designed as ‘Hybrid’ with an expectation that you will work on average 2 days per week from an HPE office.

Job Description:

Hardware Engineering Program Manager 2

Location: Sunnyvale, CA (Hybrid – 2 days onsite per week)Note: Relocation is not available for this position

About the Role

Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) Networking delivers world-class engineering design and test services across compliance, EMC, safety, and hardware validation disciplines.

As a Hardware Engineering Program Manager, you will serve as the key liaison between hardware engineering and cross-functional teams during the New Product Introduction (NPI) lifecycle. You will work across multiple product lines, helping bring next-generation networking products to market.

This role requires strong ownership of program planning, execution, and communication to ensure delivery against aggressive timelines.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain integrated project plans for hardware functions, including:

  • Resource allocation

  • Milestones and schedules

  • Budget tracking

• Drive alignment across hardware teams (including DVT and Compliance) to ensure commitments are met

• Proactively manage risks, dependencies, and conflicts across cross-functional teams

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date schedules, incorporating forecasting where needed

• Lead clear, data-driven reporting for executives, management, and NPI stakeholders

• Represent hardware engineering in cross-functional program meetings

• Communicate program status concisely using metrics and measurable indicators (e.g., timelines, completion %, risk levels)

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Physics, or a related hardware field

• 2+ years of program management experience in a high-technology environment

• Strong understanding of hardware NPI lifecycle

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and program management tools (e.g., Smartsheet, MS Project, or similar)

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to simplify complex technical topics for diverse audiences

• Strong program tracking and reporting capabilities with attention to detail

• Proven problem-solving skills; able to proactively identify risks and drive resolution

• Ability to influence and guide cross-functional, multi-disciplinary teams

• Hands-on experience working with hardware development, including prototype management and constraints

• Familiarity with hardware NPI processes and lifecycle phases

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in high-end routing and switching hardware systems is preferred

• Project/Program Management certification (e.g., PPM)

• MBA or Master’s degree in a related field

Health & Wellbeing

We strive to provide our team members and their loved ones with a comprehensive suite of benefits that supports their physical, financial and emotional wellbeing.

Personal & Professional Development

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Unconditional Inclusion

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TCP_02"The expected salary/wage range for this position is provided below. Actual offer may vary from this range based upon geographic location, work experience, education/training, and/or skill level. – United States of America: Annual Salary USD 81,400 - 164,400 in CaliforniaThe listed salary range reflects base salary. Variable incentives may also be offered."

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