Software Project Manager - Low Level Software (Roseville, CA)

Software Project Manager - Low Level Software (Roseville, CA)

  

This role has been designed as ‘Hybrid’ with an expectation that you will work on average 2-3 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 diverse 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:

   

Aruba, a Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company, is a leading provider of next-generation networking solutions for the mobile enterprise: https://www.hpe.com/us/en/about.html

As a Software Project Manager for the Low-Level Software organization, you will partner with Product Management, Hardware, Mechanical, Testing and other Software teams to define and manage a prioritized body of work that your development team will deliver. Your team will work on the introduction and maintenance of new Hardware platforms, to compete on the Campus and Data Center Networking industry. You will ensure your team is completing not just the development but assisting in requirement definition, design, documentation and automated test development.

Recruits and supports development of direct staff members. Manages a team of 8 to 12 direct reports, ranging from junior to senior software developers. You will work with a Software Architect with technical responsibility for your team’s feature area. Typically reports to a Director of Software.

Responsibilities:

• Provides direct and ongoing leadership for a team of individual contributors designing and developing software to enable new Hardware Products, or new features for existing hardware. Coordinates projects for systems software, including operating systems, kernel, BIOS, networking features, utilities, CPLD/FPGA and PCIe.
• Manages headcount, deliverables, schedules, and costs for multiple ongoing projects, ensuring that resources are appropriately allocated, and that goals, objectives, timelines, and budgets are met in accordance with program and organizational roadmaps.
• Communicates project status and escalates issues to direct managers, program managers, and internal and external development partners.
• Proactively identifies opportunities for process improvement and cost reductions opportunities.
• Provides people-care management for assigned team members, including hiring, setting and monitoring of annual performance plans, coaching, and career development; ensures that proper knowledge and career development tools are in place to support ongoing team member and process development.

Education and Experience Required:

• BS in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent technical degree.
• May have advanced university degree.
• 5 or more years of software development experience with a minimum of 2 years in SW development field.
• Minimum 2 years C or C++ development experience.
• Prior management or leadership experience.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Strong leadership skills, including coaching, team-building, and conflict resolution.
• Advanced project management skills including time and risk management, resource prioritization, and project structuring.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage human capital across geographies to drive workforce development and achieve desired results.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including negotiation, presentation, and influence skills.
• Business acumen, technical knowledge, and extensive knowledge in applications and technologies.
• Strong multi-tasking and prioritization skills.

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Additional Skills:

Accountability, Accountability, Action Planning, Active Learning (Inactive), Active Listening, Agile Methodology, Agile Scrum Development, Analytical Thinking, Bias, Coaching, Creativity, Critical Thinking, Cross-Functional Teamwork, Data Analysis Management, Data Collection Management (Inactive), Data Controls, Design, Design Thinking, Empathy, Follow-Through, Gr