FW Engineering PMO Program Manager Description

• Job Summary HP Business Personal Systems Group develops computing solutions and experiences aimed at the Small / Medium Business (SMB) and enterprise customers.

The Firmware Engineering Group is seeking a highly motivated and passionate candidate to join Firmware PMO Team as a Firmware Engineering Program Manager. The successful candidate will work in an exciting, high profile, team-oriented, and fast-paced environment and working closely alongside engineers and system teams. Ideally, you have a background in firmware and software with hands on experience in Agile Program Management. As a Program Manager, you will support a cross functional team that creates, designs and develops Embedded Controller firmware for HP Business Desktops and Notebooks. You will act as an Agile coach for firmware development team as well as serve as a bridge between internal and external stakeholders, including Engineering R D and System teams. You will also ensure on-time delivery or escalations as necessary and support organizational strategy.

Additional responsibilities include:

Act as Agile Scrum Master for 3-4 scrum teams developing firmware Ensure that scrum process is followed, and the backlog is executed per priorities set by the Product Owner Track and report metrics, program risks, issues and status to senior management Coordinating development and documentation activities across software teams, firmware teams and other functional teams Description The Program Manager is responsible for leading a matrix team through the engineering development process for business notebook and desktop PCs. As a Program Manager you will: Use Agile Principles to deliver firmware for business notebooks and desktop PCs Develop and manage schedules, critical deliverables, resource allocation plan and other support requirements for firmware projects Act as an Agile/Scrum Master to a firmware development team: monitor and enforce the scrum process, clear impediments, lead scrum ceremonies and assist in resolving team conflicts Extensive experience delivering firmware or device driver programs using Agile methodology. Extensive experience with using MS Azure DevOps, program planning tools and software packages to create, manage, and track project results, proficiency in using presentation tools and computing expertise using spreadsheets. Demonstrated business acumen and successful experience managing all aspects of programs, including briefing of executive management, working with scrum teams, negotiating with business groups, communicating with stakeholders, and directing matrix teams and resources Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to effectively communicate program plans, proposals, and results and negotiate options at senior management levels Collaborate with teams for customer documentation associated with firmware development Manage activities of supporting project teams and internal development partners; ensures progress against established plan and provide proposals based on analysis of business information to alter or update schedule and resource allocation to meet product requirements and development schedule Communicate program progress, escalations and issue analysis to product stakeholders; collaborates with management and manufacturing and development partners to recommend and implement changes to product, processes, or business practices Drive innovation and integration of new technologies and quality initiatives into projects and activities in the manufacturing and/or engineering organization

Qualifications:

Education & Experience Recommended

• Four-year or Graduate Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Management, or any other related discipline or commensurate work experience or demonstrated competence.
• Typically has 7-10 years of work experience, preferably in program/project management, scrum master, professional technology organization, or a related field. Preferred Certifications
• Program Management Professional Knowledge & Skills
• Agile Methodology
• Automation
• Change Management
• Computer Science
• Continuous Improvement Process
• JIRA
• 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
• Sprint Planning Cross-Org Skills
• Effective Communication
• Results Orientation
• Learning Agility
• Digital Fluency
• Customer Centricity Impact & Scope
• Impacts function and leads and/or provides expertise to functional project teams and may participate in cross-functional initiatives. Complexity
• Works on complex problems where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of multiple factors. Disclaimer
• This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed in this role.

It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, responsibilities, knowledge, etc. These may be subject to change and additional functions may be assigned as needed by management. The pay range for this role is $130,700 to $205,200 USD annually with additional opportunities for pay in the form of bonus and/or equity (applies to United States of America candidates only). Pay varies by work location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Benefits:

HP offers a comprehensive benefits package for this position, including: Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Long term/short term disability insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Life insurance Generous time off policies, including; 4-12 weeks fully paid parental leave based on tenure 11 paid holidays Additional flexible paid vacation and sick leave ( US benefits overview ) The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law. Job

• Software Schedule
• Full time Shift
• No shift premium (United States of America) Travel
• Relocation
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