IPT Program Management & CPP Program Lead

About the role

As part of its strategy to strengthen its supplies and CCP roadmap, HP is looking for a seasoned, strategic leader to head Program Management within the IPT Lab and personally lead the holistic CPP roadmap. The role establishes and implements a consistent program-management methodology, guides and supervises Program Managers, ensures effective PLC execution and works closely with the CPP office to coordinate the integrated CPP roadmap across programs and functions.

Key responsibilities

• Lead, guide and supervise the IPT Program Managers, build a strong program-management community, develop capabilities, set expectations and ensure clear accountability and cross-program collaboration.
• Define and implement a common program-management methodology across IPT, covering planning standards, governance routines, milestones, KPIs, risk and dependency management, resource visibility, decision forums and executive reporting.
• Orchestrate the holistic CPP roadmap across Inks & Supplies, working with the CPP Office (Business, Product and Finance) to align priorities, financial models, savings and KPIs.
• Ensure coordinated execution across IPT programs, aligning plans, resources, deliverables and dependencies with Product, R&D, Operations, Manufacturing, Service and Supply Chain.
• Ensure disciplined execution of the Product Life Cycle (PLC) across all IPT programs, with clear gate readiness, deliverables, decisions and escalations, and partner with stakeholders to turn business and customer priorities into executable program plans.

Required profile

• Extensive experience leading a portfolio of complex programs, managing and coaching Program Managers and driving execution across a matrix organization.
• Proven experience managing programs that integrate hardware, software, materials, systems and operations.
• Demonstrated ability to set up program-management methodology and governance and to lead programs through the full PLC, from concept and roadmap through development, qualification, NPI, release and lifecycle execution.
• Experience partnering with Product and business teams, engaging customers, managing budgets and resources, and delivering programs on schedule, quality, cost and business targets.
• B.Sc. in Engineering, Science, Systems or a related technological field; an M.Sc. in Engineering or an MBA is a significant advantage.
• Strategic, execution-oriented leader with strong systems thinking, interpersonal and influencing skills, able to drive clarity and accountability across complex interfaces.