Storage Program Manager III

Storage Program Manager III – Hybrid role with an expectation to work two days per week from an HPE office. Job Description Provides support and/or leads teams through the product development lifecycle process and implementation of HPE Storage products. Projects are typically shorter‑term, less complex efforts with defined time frames. Programs are longer‑term, focused efforts with defined deliverables and may span multiple functions, projects, and release activities across engineering, supply chain, manufacturing, services, quality, product management, and go‑to‑market teams. Manages activities, resource capability, schedules, budgets, and cross‑company communications to facilitate product delivery on schedule and within budget. Works with PMO management and cross‑functional stakeholders to improve process and program efficiency, and may involve external partners such as OEM partners, standards bodies, suppliers, and other partners. Responsibilities Position reports into the HPE Storage Program Management Office (PMO) within the Hybrid Cloud organization. Leads one or more Storage programs across functions and project teams to deliver product offering, release scope, and service‑related deliverables. Creates schedules, key deliverables, budget inputs, resource plans, and other support requirements for assigned programs and release activities. Coordinates with internal and external partners, ensures alignment, tracks progress against plans, and drives updates to schedules, milestones, or resource allocation to meet product requirements and timelines. Manages the activities of a cross‑functional team, ensures effective collaboration and communication. Drives cross‑functional execution for Storage releases, readiness activities, sustaining work, documentation, and launch support. Communicates program status, risks, escalations, and issue analysis to stakeholders and collaborates with management and partner teams to resolve issues and support program objectives. Provides guidance and mentoring to less‑experienced staff members. Education and Experience Required Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business or Information System Management, Engineering, Computer Sciences, or equivalent. PMP/PMI certification preferred. Typically 4‑6 years’ experience as a program manager. Knowledge and Skills Experience using program planning tools and software packages, including Smartsheet and related systems, to create, manage, and track the programs integrated schedules, action trackers, dependencies, risks, and program readiness. Experience working with OEMs. Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, including the ability to assess risk, identify issues early, evaluate alternatives, and drive decisions using data from engineering, supply chain, services, and operations. Demonstrated experience coordinating cross‑functional teams across engineering, product management, supply chain, manufacturing, services, quality, finance, and go‑to‑market functions. Ability to create and manage schedules, milestone plans, and budget inputs for Storage programs spanning the product lifecycle; product introduction, execution, release readiness, sustaining activities, and operational follow‑through. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate program plans, risks, decisions, and status clearly to stakeholders and management. Ability to elevate issues appropriately and negotiate options across management and partner teams. Ability to work independently while seeking support and accepting guidance when needed. Benefits We strive to provide a comprehensive suite of benefits that support physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing, and we invest in your career development. Equal Employment Opportunity HPE is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Veterans/Disabled/LGBT employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, or any other protected category, and all decisions are made on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. HPE will comply with all applicable laws related to employer use of arrest and conviction records, including laws requiring employers to consider qualified applicants with criminal histories. #J-18808-Ljbffr Hobbsnews