New Graduate Program – Product, Program, Design, and Analytics

Job Description

Software Product Manager Graduate Roles | HP

The Tone:
This is a full-time graduate role at HP, Inc. for various locations, with pay varying by work location. HP, a global technology leader, builds a portfolio spanning printing, personal computing, software, and services for over 1 billion customers in 170 countries. This graduate program is vital for HP’s future success, enabling new talent to learn, grow, and make a real impact by tackling complex challenges with leading-edge technology.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full time
• Location: Varies by work location
• Pay: $65600–$101000 USD annually
• Team: HP Solutions (HPS), a global organization within HP, helps customers unlock the full value of their technology investments.
• Mission: Contribute innovation and fresh ideas to develop and manage software products that enhance customer experiences and drive business outcomes.
• Tech Stack: Jira, Confluence, SQL, API concepts, analytics tools, Microsoft Office/365

What You’ll Actually Do
• Contribute to product roadmaps and gather detailed requirements for software solutions.
• Manage product backlogs, user stories, and acceptance criteria using Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Conduct customer research and data analysis to inform product decisions and lifecycle management.
• Support the software development lifecycle by applying UX/UI principles and A/B testing.
• Facilitate communication and manage expectations with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Completed or in process of completing a bachelor’s degree or equivalent, with no more than 12 months since graduation prior to start date. Preferred majors include Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, Business Analytics, Product/Project Management, or related fields.
• Experience: No more than 24 months of prior professional work experience (excluding internships, teaching, research, or military).
• Skills: Proficiency in Product Management principles, Agile/Scrum methodologies, Jira and Confluence, requirements gathering, and data analysis.
• Bonus: Project experience demonstrating strong analytical, modeling, and research skills, strong executive-level presentation skills, and the ability to handle ambiguity in unstructured work situations.