Program Manager-Product Security Governance

Job Description

This role is not a hands-on security engineering or SOC position.

Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) is seeking a Program Manager - Product Security Governance to drive execution of secure software development (SSDF), regulatory readiness (EU Cyber Resilience Act), and internal security governance initiatives within the Networking Business Unit.

This role is responsible for end-to-end program coordination, execution tracking, and governance delivery across multiple cross-functional teams. The Program Manager will partner closely with security engineering, product, and development teams to ensure security and compliance requirements are consistently implemented across the software development lifecycle.

This is an execution-focused program role centered on driving accountability, visibility, and operational rigor, rather than building security tools or performing hands-on engineering work.

MUST Be a US Citizen

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive execution of security governance programs aligned to SSDF, EU CRA, and related regulatory requirements
• Own coordination across engineering, product management, security, and governance stakeholders to ensure alignment on deliverables, timelines, and dependencies
• Manage program tracking for application security initiatives, including asset tracking and security posture visibility
• Lead documentation efforts required for product classification, regulatory compliance, and governance audits
• Track and manage program milestones, risks, dependencies, and action items using tools such as Excel, JIRA, and Confluence
• Drive regular program reviews, status reporting, and stakeholder updates to ensure transparency and accountability
• Identify risks, gaps, and blockers proactively and drive resolution across teams
• Establish and maintain program structure, processes, and reporting cadence to support scalable governance execution

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field or equivalent practical experience
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in program management, project management, or coordinated delivery within technical or engineering environments
• Experience driving cross-functional initiatives related to security, compliance, governance, or SDLC processes is strongly preferred

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Proven ability to independently manage complex, cross-functional programs
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and facilitation skills
• Highly detail-oriented with strong problem-solving and execution capabilities
• Ability to prioritize and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency with Excel for tracking, reporting, and data analysis
• Experience working with JIRA and Confluence
• Interest in developing deeper expertise in security governance and regulatory frameworks

Nice to Have

• Exposure to security frameworks such as SSDF, NIST, or EU CRA
• Experience supporting security governance, compliance, or application security programs
• Program or project management certifications (e.g., PMP, Scrum)
• Security-related certifications are not required

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.

Salary Information

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 75,400 - 143,200 in Colorado // 81,400 - 154,600 in Massachusetts // 81,400 - 164,400 in California // 71,500 - 164,400 in Arizona & Illinois 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