HP IQ

Manage and coordinate complex hardware development programs from concept to production, ensuring milestones are met. | Requires 10+ years in hardware program management, technical expertise in EE, ME, FW, SW/AI, and experience with consumer electronic devices from concept to DVT. | 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 The Hardware Devices EPM plays a key role in executing HP IQ's product development vision for wearable devices. This individual has deep experience in all stages of the consumer electronics product lifecycle, from early concepting through production to sustaining, and has a passion for building great products. This role will serve as a critical touchpoint across multiple complex programs. You should have a strong technical background and advanced subject-matter knowledge in product development, and the ability to plan and manage development activities across the hardware, firmware, and software domains. You think creatively about how to accelerate and unblock programs, while hitting explicit milestones and deadlines. Working with stakeholders, you will provide guidance on process improvements and recommend changes aligned with business strategy and tactics. Responsibilities Plan and execute new device programs spanning EE, ME, FW, SW/AI, and Mobile App domains. Develop detailed schedules for device design (EE, ME, FW) and HW builds. Communicate program status and lead teams through key milestones. Identify and anticipate risks/blockers/issues and work with cross-functional teams to effectively mitigate and resolve. Identify and anticipate risks/blockers/issues, and work with cross-functional teams to effectively mitigate and resolve them. Guide the team through decisions, balancing business needs with technical constraints based on program priorities and escalating when appropriate. Communicating clearly, and escalating when appropriate. Assist in resource planning and work with team leads to close resource gaps. Assists in program planning to identify timelines and resources needed and work with team leads to close resource gaps. Lead the ODM RFQ process, partner onboarding, and development of SOWs. Work with the finance team to manage spending against the plan. Contributes to the TPM community with best practices, concepts, and templates. Education and Experience Required Four-year or Graduate Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field. Applied technical expertise in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Software Development 10+ years of experience managing programs for new hardware device development. Experience taking a portable or wearable consumer electronic or medical device from concept to DVT or later, preferably a zero-to-one product in a fast-paced or start-up company. Experience contributing to and managing vendor RFQs and SOWs. 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 and sick leave (US benefits overview) Why HP IQ? HP IQ is HP’s new AI innovation lab, building the intelligence to empower humanity—reimagining how we work, create, and connect to shape the future of work. Innovative Work Help shape the future of intelligent computing and workplace transformation. Autonomy and Agility Work with the speed and focus of a startup, backed by HP’s scale. Meaningful Impact Build AI-powered solutions that help people and organisations thrive. Flexible Work Environment Freedom and flexibility to do your best work. Forward-Thinking Culture We learn fast, stay future-focused, and imagine what comes next—together. Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) Statement HP, Inc. provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and prospective employees, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, age, disability, or status as a protected veteran, marital status, familial status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic predisposition or carrier status, uniformed service status, political affiliation or any other characteristic protected by applicable national, federal, state, and local law(s). 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