Job Summary
• This role is responsible for providing leadership oversight to the team of system software engineers in designing, developing, and maintaining advanced software systems that drive organizational efficiency, innovation, and growth. The role works closely with cross-functional teams, including software developers, system administrators, project managers, and stakeholders, to deliver robust, reliable, and high-performance software solutions. The role provides leadership and technical expertise in shaping the architecture, integration, and optimization of software systems, enabling the organization to achieve its strategic objectives.
Responsibilities
• Provides direct and ongoing leadership for an organization of multiple subordinate managers and individual contributors designing and developing new software products, enhancements and updates.
• Manages projects for systems software, including operating systems, compliers, networking, utilities, databases, and Internet-related tools.
• Translates functional plans into operational processes and guides execution.
• Collaborates with stakeholders to define system requirements and design software architecture that meets business goals and technical constraints.
• Works on issues where analysis of situations or data requires conceptual thinking and an in-depth knowledge of organizational objectives.
• Manages headcount, deliverables, schedules, and costs for multiple ongoing projects and programs, ensuring that resources are appropriately allocated and that goals, objectives, timelines, and budgets are met in accordance with program and organizational roadmaps.
• Engages with program managers, marketing, supply chain, technical leaders and executives to communicate program status, escalate issues, and guide and influence strategic decision-making.
• Manages relationships with outsourced partners and suppliers, including setting expectations regarding deliverables, product quality, schedules, and costs; ensures that team members are effectively communicating and collaborating with outsourced resources.
• Provides overall people-care management for direct reports, including, hiring, setting and monitoring of annual performance plans, coaching, and career development.
• Drives and fosters organization-wide performance standards, expectations, and practices to support ongoing team members and process development.
Education & Experience Recommended
• Four-year or Graduate Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or any other related discipline or commensurate work experience or demonstrated competence.
• Typically has 10+ years of job-related experience or 8-10 years of management experience, preferably in systems engineering, computer programming language, or a related field.
Preferred Certifications
• Certified Software Systems Engineer (CSSE)
• Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP)
Knowledge & Skills
• Agile Methodology
• Amazon Web Services
• Application Programming Interface (API)
• Automation
• C++ (Programming Language)
• Computer Science
• Debugging
• Docker (Software)
• Full Stack Development
• Java (Programming Language)
• JavaScript (Programming Language)
• Kubernetes
• Linux
• Microservices
• Microsoft Azure
• Python (Programming Language)
• Scalability
• Software Development
• Software Engineering
• SQL (Programming Language)
Cross-Org Skills
• Customer Centricity
• Prioritization
• Resilience
• Team Management
• Strategic Thinking
Impact & Scope
• Impacts large functions and leads projects requiring knowledge of multiple disciplines or areas of HP.
Complexity
• Uses managerial concepts and company objectives to resolve highly complex issues in creative and effective ways. May achieve goals through subordinate supervisors.
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.