Senior Software Technical Program Manager

Senior Software Technical Program Manager

Description -

Job Summary

HP creates technology that makes life better for everyone, everywhere. To continuously deliver that HP Inc. invests in software. Today, all-digital experiences are software-enabled. HP needs experienced software leaders to help define and build the future of our customers through experiences that amaze our customers and users.

This role is responsible for managing and leading multiple programs, developing program strategy, and driving innovation. The role collaborates with relevant stakeholders to keep them informed of program progress, escalations, and evaluates program plans for compliance. The role proactively identifies areas of continuous improvement and implements changes in products, processes, or business practices as required.

Unique mastery and recognized authority on relevant subject matter knowledge including technologies, theories and techniques. Contributes to the development of innovative principles and ideas. Successfully operates in the most complex disciplines, in which the company must operate to be successful. Provides highly innovative solutions. Leads large, cross-division functional teams or projects that affect the organization's long-term goals and objectives. May participate in cross-division, multi-function teams. Provides mentoring and guidance to lower level employees. Routinely exercises independent judgment in developing methods, techniques and criteria for achieving objectives. Develops strategy and sets functional policy and direction. Acts as a functional manager within area of expertise but does not manage other employees as a primary job function.

Responsibilities
• Manages and leads key programs involving multiple functions and program teams to drive the engineering development and implementation process for multiple products or service offerings for a Global Business Unit.
• Directs the development of overall program strategy, budgets, resource allocation plans, and general program requirements for the Global Business Unit.
• Manages activities of supporting program teams and internal and external development partners; ensures alignment with unit strategy and owns responsibility for overall program profit and loss management.
• Communicates program progress, escalations, and issue analysis to product stakeholders; collaborates with business unit management and internal manufacturing and development partners to recommend and implement changes to products, processes, or business practices to drive continuous improvement and manage program costs.
• Monitors and enforces project schedules and quality with vendors or subcontractors.
• Works with engineering project managers, product design, operations, to identify and resolve the risks associated with early builds.
• Drives innovation and integration of new technologies and quality initiatives into projects and activities in the manufacturing engineering organization.
• Reviews and evaluates program plans and guidelines for compliance with program management guidelines and standards; provides tangible feedback to improve overall program management quality and results for the organization.
• Coordinates with management to ensure proper procedural compliance, maintenance, and safety practices are followed for new and existing equipment.
• Leads and provides guidance and mentoring to less-experienced staff members to set an example of program management innovation and excellence.

Education & Experience Recommended
• Four-year or Graduate Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business Administration, or any other related discipline or commensurate work experience or demonstrated competence.
• Typically has 10+ years of work experience, preferably in engineering development and implementation, project planning tools and software packages, people management, or a related field.

Preferred Certifications
PMP

Knowledge & Skills
• Agile Methodology
• Automation
• Change Management
• Computer Science
• Continuous Improvement Process
• JIRA & ADO
• Kanban Principles
• Lean Manufacturing
• Milestones (Project Management)
• New Product Development
• Process Improvement
• Product Management
• Project Engineering
• Project Management
• Project Planning
• Project Schedules
• Risk Management
• Scrum (Software Development)
• Software Development (SDLC)
• Sprint Planning

Cross-Org Skills
• Effective Communication
• Results Orientation
• Learning Agility
• Digital Fluency
• Customer Centricity

Impact & Scope
• Impacts large functions and leads large, cross-divis