AI Lab - Program manager

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Job Summary

This role is responsible for managing and leading the full portfolio of programs within the HP AI Lab. The AI Lab is focused on building AI models and deploying them to HP devices, with the goal of powering delightful end-user experiences across the HP device portfolio — representing some of the company's top P0 priorities. The role collaborates with a broad set of internal teams and external partners, keeps stakeholders informed of program progress and escalations, and proactively identifies and implements improvements in process, products, and business practices.
 

Responsibilities

• Manages and leads AI Lab programs involving multiple functions and program teams, driving engineering development and deployment of AI models across the HP device portfolio.
• Directs the development of overall program strategy, resource allocation plans, and milestone tracking for AI Lab initiatives.
• Manages relationships with external partners including IHVs (e.g., Qualcomm) and ecosystem partners such as Microsoft; holds partners accountable to committed deliverables.
• Communicates program progress, escalations, and issue analysis to product and engineering stakeholders; collaborates across teams to drive continuous improvement.
• Monitors and enforces project schedules and quality with vendors and internal development partners.
• Runs cross-functional meetings across many teams and stakeholder groups; drives alignment and clear ownership on action items.
• Drives innovation and integration of new technologies and Gen AI capabilities into programs and activities.
• Reviews and evaluates program plans for compliance with program management standards; provides feedback to improve execution quality and results.
• Leads and mentors less-experienced staff to set an example of program management excellence.

Education & Experience

• Four-year or Graduate Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field; or equivalent demonstrated experience.
• Typically 10+ years of work experience in program management, preferably with exposure to AI/ML product programs, engineering development, or hardware-software co-development.
• Demonstrated experience managing programs with Gen AI components.
• Experience managing IHV or ISV partner relationships and driving accountability against external commitments.

Preferred Certifications
NA
 

Knowledge & Skills

• Generative AI & Large Language Models (program-level, not research)
• On-Device / Edge AI Deployment
• AI/ML Product Development Lifecycle
• Partner & IHV Relationship Management
• Project Management (Milestones, Schedules, Risk)
• Cross-Functional Program Execution
• Agile & Scrum Methodologies
• JIRA / Program Tracking Tools
• Risk Management & Escalation
• Process Improvement
• Stakeholder Communication & Executive Reporting

Cross-Org Skills
• Effective Communication
• Results Orientation
• Learning Agility
• Digital Fluency
• Customer Centricity

Impact & Scope
• Impacts the company's highest-priority AI initiatives and leads large, cross-division functional teams spanning engineering, product, and external partners across a Global Business Unit.

Complexity
• Provides highly innovative solutions to complex, ambiguous problems at the intersection of AI model development, hardware-software integration, and partner ecosystem management. Operating within a fast-moving environment where established policy is often being defined in real time.

Disclaimer
• This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed in this role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, responsibilities, knowledge, etc. These may be subject to change and additional functions may be assigned as needed by management.

Salary Range:  $158,000 - $234,000

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)

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