Job Description

What a Gen 5 Product Engineering Department Manager does at HP: Provide direct and ongoing leadership for an organization of multiple subordinate managers and individual contributors designing and developing engineering solutions, including methods, operation sequences, and processes, and managing projects for the manufacturing of parts, component sub-assemblies, and final assemblies. Manage 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. Engage with program managers, marketing, supply chain, technical leaders and executives to communicate program status, escalate issues, and guide and influence strategic decision-making. Manage 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. Proactively identify opportunities for process improvement and cost reductions opportunities. Provide 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 member and process development. Individuals who do well in this role at HP, usually possess: First level university degree or equivalent experience required. Advanced university degree preferred. Typically 10 or more years of related work experience, including 5 or more years of people management experience. Advanced leadership skills, including coaching, teambuilding, conflict resolution, and management. Advanced project management skills including time and risk management, resource prioritization, and project structuring. Excellent analytical and problem solving skills. Experienced in managing human capital across geographies to drive workforce development and achieve desired results. Superior business acumen, technical knowledge of multiple business units, and extensive knowledge in applications and technologies. Advanced multi-tasking and prioritization skills. Advanced relationship management skills, including partnering and consulting. Strong understanding of HP\'s policies and processes.

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