Project Manager

Job Description

At HP, we believe in the power of ideas. We use ideas to put technology to work for everyone. And we believe that ideas thrive best in a culture of teamwork. That is why everyone - at every level in every function, is encouraged to have original ideas, to express them and to share them. We trust anything can be achieved if you really believe in it, and we will invest in your ideas to change lives and the way people work. This vision is what sets us apart as a company. At HP we work across borders, and without limits. Global virtual teams share resources and pool their big ideas to solve business issues and meet personal goals. Everyone is valued for the unique skills, experiences and perspective they bring. That s how we work at HP. And this is how ideas and people grow.The New Business Enablement (NBE) team supports and enable end-to-end new business models from set-up to launch to fuel HP s next phase of growth. NBE Team is focused on Solution design, development and roll-out and is working towards changing the way of working including habits and culture and willing to challenge status quo.Our Transformation will be rooted in an understanding of the Lean-Agile Mindset and SAFe principles.Description Management level definitionsIn this role, we will look to you for your unique mastery and recognized authority on relevant subject matter knowledge including technologies, theories and techniques. You will have the ability to collaboratively contribute to the development of innovative principles and ideas, successfully operating in HPs most complex disciplines. Provides highly innovative solutions. Leads and supports large, cross-division functional teams or projects that affect the organizations long-term goals and objectives. May participate in cross-division, multi-function teams. Provides mentoring and guidance to less-experienced 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. (TCP review board required in TCP families) Learn more about HPs global Management levels.Responsibilities:

• Provide program management support to manage New Business Enablement projects, from discovery through deployment
• Exhibits the behaviors of a Lean-Agile Leader with a Lean-Agile Mindset. Helps the team embrace SAFe Core Values, adopt and apply SAFe Principles, implement SAFe practices
• Facilitates the team s progress toward team goals and improve performance in the areas of quality, predictability, flow, and velocity. Help the team focus on creating increments of value each iteration and achieving daily and Iteration Goals in the context of the current Program Increment (PI) Objectives
• Leads team efforts in relentless, facilitates the team retrospective.
• Facilitates events Facilitates team events, including Daily Stand-up, Iteration Planning, Iteration Review, and Iteration Retrospective
• Supports the Product Owner The Scrum Master helps the Product Owner in their efforts to manage the backlog and guide the team while facilitating a healthy team dynamic with respect to priorities and scope.
• Facilitates the removal of impediments Many blocking issues will be beyond the team s authority or may require support from other teams.
• Supports the team in addressing and eliminating these issues to improve the likelihood of achieving the objectives of the Iteration.
• Promotes SAFe quality practices
• Builds a high-performing team Focuses on ever-improving team dynamics and performance, and coaches the team in self-management. Helps the team resolve interpersonal conflicts and challenges, and identify opportunities for growth.
• Escalates people problems to management where necessary
• Helps coordinate inter-team cooperation and helps the team to operate.
• Continuously improve communications and relationships with other teams.
• Facilitates preparation and readiness for assisting the team in preparation for PI Planning and System Demos
• Helps the team understand how to estimate Features and Capabilities.
• Understanding and ideally hands on exposure to HP PIB business models, Go-To-Market motions, Operations and business execution
• Secure identification, resource mapping, and engagement of all HP Business and IT stakeholders to secure the end-to-end deployment of new capabilities
• Drive project escalations should project scope, budget or timeline are at risk
• Active capturing, tracking and follow up to closure of all project issues, risks, and dependencies

Education and Experience Required

• Typically 10+ years total experience
• Often 4-7 years post-advanced degree experience leading business process design, implementation, and automation programs
• Strongly recommended experience in HP Sales Ops Q2C, CPQ, 3D SW landscapes and supporting processes
• Advanced university degree (e.g., MBA, Engineering, Computer Science) or demonstrable equivalent.
• Recommended to be PMI PMP certified

Knowledge and Skills

• High degree of flexibility and the ability to work within a fluid, constantly changing environment Ability to manage uncertainty.
• Superior understanding Sales Ops E2E processes and infrastructure including Q2C, CPQ
• Ability to adopt and work with standard project management and quality improvement methodologies (L6S / Blackbelt recommended) as appropriate.
• Excellent analytical thinking, analysis, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to communicate abstract ideas clearly and independently manage complex project objectives
• Advanced business acumen, technical knowledge within at multiple business units, and extensive knowledge in applications and technologies.
• Very strong verbal and written communication skills, including negotiation, presentation, and influence.
• Superior group facilitation, interviewing, and influence skills.
• Strong leadership skills, including coaching, team- building, conflict resolution, and management.
• Hands on knowledge of Agile supporting tools and environment for efficiently working with IT Scrum teams and business stakeholders/product owners.
• Program and Project Management in global environment with demonstrated track record
• Flexibility to work across multiple region time zones

Personal skills and qualities

• Excellent analytical skills, communication & presentation skills
• Ability to deal with conflict situations
• Positive, creative, structured, and organized
• Change management skills
• Negotiation and problem-solving skills
• Planning and organizing capabilities
• Personal maturity and standing

Entity 70#LI-POSTAbout HPYou re out to reimagine and reinvent what s possible in your career as well as the world around you.So are we. We love taking on tough challenges, disrupting the status quo, and creating what s next. We re in search of talented people who are inspired by big challenges, driven to learn and grow, and dedicated to making a meaningful difference.HP is a technology company that operates in more than 170 countries around the world united in creating technology that makes life better for everyone, everywhere.Our history: HP s commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion its just who we are.From the boardroom to factory floor, we create a culture where everyone is respected and where people can be themselves, while being a part of something bigger than themselves. We celebrate the notion that you can belong at HP and bring your authentic self to work each and every day. When you do that, you re more innovative and that helps grow our bottom line. Come to HP and thrive!,

Keyskills :
deliveryproject managementnew businessvirtual teamsprocess designbusiness unitssolution designbusiness acumenbusiness processresource mappinganalytical skillsleadership skillsglobal management