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Engineering Program Managers coordinate cross-functional technical programs, making them strong candidates for H-1B visa sponsorship under the specialty occupation standard. Employers filing LCAs for this role must meet DOL prevailing wage requirements, and the 85,000-cap lottery applies unless you're at a cap-exempt institution. Most sponsoring employers are large tech, defense, and aerospace firms with established immigration programs.
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INTRODUCTION
This role has been designed as ‘Hybrid’ with an expectation that you will work on average 2 days per week from an HPE office.
Who We Are:
Hewlett Packard Enterprise is the global edge-to-cloud company advancing the way people live and work. We help companies connect, protect, analyze, and act on their data and applications wherever they live, from edge to cloud, so they can turn insights into outcomes at the speed required to thrive in today’s complex world. Our culture thrives on finding new and better ways to accelerate what’s next. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good. If you are looking to stretch and grow your career our culture will embrace you. Open up opportunities with HPE.
Job Description:
Hardware Engineering Program Manager 3
Location: Sunnyvale, CA (Hybrid – 2 days onsite per week)
Note: Relocation is not available for this position
About the Role
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) Networking delivers world-class engineering design and test services across compliance, EMC, safety, and hardware validation disciplines.
As a Hardware Engineering Program Manager, you will serve as the key liaison between hardware engineering and cross-functional teams during the New Product Introduction (NPI) lifecycle. You will work across multiple product lines, helping bring next-generation networking products to market.
This role requires strong ownership of program planning, execution, and communication to ensure delivery against aggressive timelines.
Key Responsibilities
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Develop and maintain integrated project plans for hardware functions, including:
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Resource allocation
- Milestones and schedules
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Budget tracking
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Drive alignment across hardware teams (including DVT and Compliance) to ensure commitments are met
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Proactively manage risks, dependencies, and conflicts across cross-functional teams
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Maintain accurate and up-to-date schedules, incorporating forecasting where needed
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Lead clear, data-driven reporting for executives, management, and NPI stakeholders
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Represent hardware engineering in cross-functional program meetings
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Communicate program status concisely using metrics and measurable indicators (e.g., timelines, completion %, risk levels)
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
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Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Physics, or a related hardware field
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6+ years of program management experience in a high-technology environment
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Strong understanding of hardware NPI lifecycle
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Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and program management tools (e.g., Smartsheet, MS Project, or similar)
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Excellent communication skills with the ability to simplify complex technical topics for diverse audiences
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Strong program tracking and reporting capabilities with attention to detail
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Proven problem-solving skills; able to proactively identify risks and drive resolution
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Ability to influence and guide cross-functional, multi-disciplinary teams
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Hands-on experience working with hardware development, including prototype management and constraints
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Familiarity with hardware NPI processes and lifecycle phases
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
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Experience in high-end routing and switching hardware systems is preferred
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Project/Program Management certification (e.g., PPM)
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MBA or Master’s degree in a related field
What We Can Offer You:
Health & Wellbeing
We strive to provide our team members and their loved ones with a comprehensive suite of benefits that supports their physical, financial and emotional wellbeing.
Personal & Professional Development
We also invest in your career because the better you are, the better we all are. We have specific programs catered to helping you reach any career goals you have — whether you want to become a knowledge expert in your field or apply your skills to another division.
Unconditional Inclusion
We are unconditionally inclusive in the way we work and celebrate individual uniqueness. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good.
Let's Stay Connected:
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Job:
Engineering
Job Level:
TCP_03
"The expected salary/wage range for this position is provided below. Actual offer may vary from this range based upon geographic location, work experience, education/training, and/or skill level.
– United States of America: Annual Salary USD 105,500 - 213,500 in California
The listed salary range reflects base salary. Variable incentives may also be offered."
Information about employee benefits offered in the US can be found at https://myhperewards.com/main/new-hire-enrollment.html
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 we make are made on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. Our goal is to be one global team that is representative of our customers, in an inclusive environment where we can continue to innovate and grow together. Please click here: Equal Employment Opportunity.
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Verify your SOC code before applying
Engineering Program Manager roles get filed under different SOC codes depending on the employer. Confirm the intended code using O*NET before accepting an offer, since it determines your prevailing wage level and can affect RFE risk.
Target employers with LCA filing history
Use Migrate Mate to filter Engineering Program Manager roles by employers who have active LCA filings for this title. That history confirms they've run the DOL process before and aren't learning on your case.
Document your technical program scope clearly
USCIS scrutinizes whether EPM roles meet specialty occupation requirements. Your resume and offer letter should show you're managing engineering deliverables, not just timelines. Scope descriptions that highlight systems integration, technical tradeoffs, or cross-functional engineering decisions reduce RFE exposure.
Ask about premium processing before signing
Standard H-1B adjudication can run five to ten months. If your OPT or current status expires before then, confirm during negotiation whether the employer will pay for premium processing, which targets a 15-business-day decision from USCIS.
Check if the employer is E-Verify enrolled
If you're on STEM OPT and transitioning to H-1B cap-gap, your employer must be E-Verify enrolled to extend your work authorization. Confirm enrollment before your OPT end date, not after a gap has already created a status problem.
Align your degree field to the role description
A bachelor's in systems engineering or computer science maps cleanly to most EPM job descriptions. If your degree is in a tangentially related field, ask the employer to tailor the LCA job duties to reflect the specific engineering discipline your coursework covered.
H-1B Visa Engineering Program Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Engineering Program Manager role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B?
Yes, but the job description has to show engineering-specific duties that require at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related technical field. Generic program management tasks without an engineering component can trigger an RFE. Employers typically strengthen the petition by tying the role to systems architecture, hardware development cycles, or software delivery under engineering constraints.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Engineering Program Managers?
Large technology, aerospace, defense, and semiconductor companies file the most LCAs for this title. To find employers actively sponsoring this role, browse Engineering Program Manager listings on Migrate Mate, which filters by verified LCA filing history so you're only seeing companies that have already completed the DOL process for this job title.
How does the H-1B prevailing wage apply to Engineering Program Manager positions?
The employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for the SOC code and geographic area listed on the LCA. EPM roles often fall under computer and information systems managers or engineering managers depending on the employer's classification. You can look up the applicable wage floor for any location using the OFLC Wage Search before evaluating an offer.
Can I switch employers after my H-1B is approved for an EPM role?
Yes. Under H-1B portability, you can start working for a new employer as soon as they file an H-1B transfer petition, provided your original petition was approvable and you've maintained status. The new employer files a new I-129, and you don't need to wait for approval before your start date as long as the petition is pending.
What happens to my H-1B status if my Engineering Program Manager role is eliminated?
You have a 60-day grace period from your last day of employment to find a new sponsoring employer, change to another valid status, or depart the U.S. Your new employer must file an H-1B transfer petition before the grace period ends. Starting a job search the day your role is eliminated, not weeks later, is what makes that window workable.