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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.\nJob Description:\nSenior Certification Program Manager\nLocation: US Remote Worker\nHybrid worker if within 50 miles of HPE Site\nAbout the Role\nWe are seeking a Certification Program Manager to support the planning, development, launch, maintenance, and retirement of professional certification programs. This role will manage certification operations, vendor relationships, program schedules, and cross-functional activities to support consistent program delivery and candidate experience.\nThe position works closely with internal stakeholders, subject matter experts, testing providers, certification platforms, and other external partners to execute certification programs in alignment with business and program requirements.\nKey Responsibilities\nCertification Program Management\nManage certification programs throughout the lifecycle, including planning, development, launch, maintenance, recertification, and retirement.\nDevelop and maintain certification roadmaps, release schedules, project plans, and operational processes.\nCoordinate certification activities across internal teams, subject matter experts, and external service providers.\nMonitor program milestones, deliverables, risks, dependencies, and operational performance.\nIdentify and implement process improvements to support program efficiency and consistency.\nPartner with stakeholders to align certification programs with product, business, and market requirements.\nVendor and Partner Management\nManage relationships with vendors supporting certification development, exam delivery, psychometrics, certification platforms, digital credentials, localization, and content development.\nManage vendor contracts, Statements of Work (SOWs), budgets, service-level agreements (SLAs), deliverables, and performance metrics.\nCoordinate activities across multiple vendors to support project timelines, quality requirements, and program objectives.\nTrack vendor performance and address operational issues, risks, and escalations as needed.\nCertification Operations\nOversee certification management systems, credentialing platforms, and related operational processes.\nEnsure certification requirements, policies, and program updates are accurately implemented across applicable systems and processes.\nSupport certification launches, updates, recertification programs, and program changes.\nMaintain operational documentation, procedures, and process requirements.\nSupport audits, appeals, exception requests, and certification policy inquiries.\nCandidate Support\nServe as an escalation point for candidate inquiries related to exam registration, scheduling, testing accommodations, score reporting, certification status, digital credentials, recertification, and program policies.\nCoordinate with testing providers, certification platforms, and internal support teams to investigate and resolve candidate issues.\nMonitor candidate support trends and identify opportunities to improve processes and the candidate experience.\nDevelop and maintain candidate-facing procedures, FAQs, and other support documentation.\nEnsure candidate support processes are aligned with applicable certification policies and accessibility requirements.\nAnalyze candidate feedback and operational data to identify opportunities for process improvements.\nBasic Qualifications\nBachelor's degree in Business, Operations, Education, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.\n5+ years of experience in certification operations, credentialing programs, technical training, learning program management, or a related field.\nExperience working with certification tools and testing providers, preferably Pearson VUE, Credly and Alpine Cert Metrics.\nExperience managing external vendors or service providers.\nExperience managing multiple projects, programs, or operational initiatives.\nExperience coordinating activities across cross-functional teams and stakeholders.\nExperience developing and maintaining project plans, schedules, processes, and documentation.\nStrong written and verbal communication skills.\nStrong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.\nProficiency with Microsoft 365 and project or program management tools.\nPreferred Qualifications\nExperience supporting IT, networking, cloud, cybersecurity, or other technical certification programs.\nFamiliarity with exam development processes, psychometrics, or certification industry practices.\nExperience managing vendor contracts, SOWs, budgets, and service agreements.\nPMP, Agile, Scrum, or related project management certification.\nCore Competencies\nCertification Program Management\nVendor and Partner Management\nProgram and Project Management\nCertification Operations\nLifecycle and Release Management\nStakeholder Coordination\nProcess Improvement\nRisk and Issue Management\nCandidate Support Operations\nBudget and Resource Management\nAccessibility\nHPE is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities. If you believe you require accommodation during any stage of the application or interview process, please submit your request by completing our secure form linked here.\nNote: This option is reserved for applicants needing assistance/reasonable accommodation related to a disability.\nWhat We Can Offer You:\nHealth & Wellbeing\nWe strive to provide our team members and their loved ones with a comprehensive suite of benefits that supports their physical, financial and emotional wellbeing.\nPersonal & Professional Development\nWe 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.\nUnconditional Inclusion\nWe 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.\nLet's Stay Connected:\nFollow @HPECareers on Instagram to see the latest on people, culture and tech at HPE.\n#unitedstates#networkingJob:\nLearning & DevelopmentJob Level:\nExpert\"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 92,700 - 187,500 in California // 81,500 - 187,500 in North Carolina & Texas & Virginia & Washington\nThe listed salary range reflects base salary. Variable incentives may also be offered.\"\nInformation about employee benefits offered in the US can be found at https://myhperewards.com/main/new-hire-enrollment.html\nHPE is an Equal Employment Opportunity/ Veterans/Disabled/LGBTemployer. 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.\nHewlett Packard Enterprise is EEO Protected Veteran/ Individual with Disabilities.\nHPE will comply with all applicable laws related to employer use of arrest and conviction records, including laws requiring employers to consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories.\nRecruitment Fraud Alert\nWe have become aware of an increase in fraudulent recruitment activities in which individuals impersonate our company or authorized recruitment agencies to offer fake employment opportunities. These scams may occur through false websites, emails, social media, or chat-based applications and often aim to obtain personal information or money. Please note that Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE), its direct and indirect subsidiaries and affiliated companies, and its authorized recruitment agencies/vendors will never charge a candidate a registration fee, hiring fee, or any other fee in connection with its recruitment and hiring process. We also never request personal information such as back account details, Social Security numbers, or national IDs via social media or chat applications.\nAll legitimate job opportunities will come through official company channels, and candidates are responsible for verifying the credentials of any third party claiming to represent the company. Any reliance on fraudulent communication is at the individual’s own risk, and HPE disclaims legal liability for any resulting damages. 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