Engineering Program Manager
Current• Responsible for new product development and new product introduction of HP Desktop, Notebook, Mobile devices, and Retail solutions.• Provided direct and ongoing leadership for multiple cross functional individual contributors designing and developing engineering solutions and managing projects utilizing multiple engineering disciplines for products, systems, software, and solutions.• Managed deliverables, schedules, and costs for ongoing projects and programs, ensuring that resources are appropriately allocated and that goals, objectives, timelines, and budgets are met in accordance with program and organizational roadmaps.• Managed activities of supporting project teams and internal development partners; ensured progress against established plan and made determinations based on analysis of business information to alter or update schedule and resource allocation to meet product requirements and development schedule.• Engaged with system managers, marketing, supply chain, and technical leaders to communicate program status, escalate issues, and influence tactical decision-making.• Managed relationships with outsourced partners and suppliers, including setting expectations regarding deliverables, product quality, schedules, and costs.• Proactively identified opportunities for process improvement and cost reductions opportunities.• Drove innovation and integration of new technologies and quality initiatives into projects and activities in the manufacturing and engineering organization.• Provided mentoring and guidance to less-experienced staff members.
