Display Solutions Hardware Platform Enablement Architect

HP • Spring, TX

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About The Position

Display Solutions Hardware Platform Enablement Architect Description - To continue delivering experiences that amaze, HP Inc. is investing in Software, Artificial Intelligence and Data Science. Today, all digital experiences are software-enabled. HP needs experienced technical Software leaders to help define and build the future of Personal Systems software-enabled digital experiences that amaze our customers and users. The applications and ecosystems developed by our teams range from Secure and Manageable productivity experiences to enhanced and elevated Gaming experiences of high performance and superior end user experience. As a member of the Display Solutions Organization Hardware Enablement team, you'll join other outstanding engineering leaders to work hard, have fun, and shape our future solutions and experiences. Building a modern digital platform is a top strategic focus for HP Inc. and this position will play a pivotal role in accomplishing our strategy. HP Inc. is building software-enabled ecosystems that deliver compelling, easy-to-use experiences across business and personal computing. As a Display Solutions Organization Hardware Enablement Architect, you will define the end-to-end software architecture and technical direction for display related solutions that function as the bridge between Displays Hardware and various HP based Software Solutions. You will lead teams through the software development lifecycle using both agile and waterfall methodologies, partnering closely with leaders from Product Planning and partner software organizations to translate requirements into executable plans and reliable releases. Success in this role requires strong technical breadth, influential leadership (without direct authority), and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while closing gaps and driving outcomes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent
• Minimum 10 years of experience
• Experience with widely successful Agile techniques: User Stories, Continuous Integration, Automated Testing, Agile Games
• Strong experience with Agile portfolio and sprint backlog planning, grooming and execution
• Experience with technical functional modeling, diagramming, capturing functional specifications, writing User Stories, and capturing sequence diagrams
• Experience with design, development, test and delivery of complex software and hardware systems
• Experience with Scrum, and the Scrum Master and Product Owner roles
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively within both an Agile and Waterfall team environment
• Strong background in hardware enabling software development
• Proficient in coding languages such as C# and C++
• Skilled in using tools including MS Azure DevOps, GitHub Enterprise, and Jira
• Capable of developing small test applications to evaluate APIs
• Exceptional ability to present technical materials and plans to audiences at all levels, including senior management
• Extensive experience collaborating with third-party partners, setting strategic direction, managing expectations, and coordinating schedules
• Expertise in the usability of software applications across multiple platforms, including Windows and MacOS
• Solid understanding of Enterprise IT manageability
• Disciplined approach to testing and quality assurance, with strong debugging and troubleshooting skills
• Comprehensive knowledge of Agile methodologies: SCRUM, Scrumban, Kanban, etc.
• Proven experience as a technical lead
• First level Scrum Master certification (CSM, PSM I)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with fluency in English
• Strong facilitation, situational awareness, conflict resolution, continuous improvement, empowerment, mentoring and increased transparency

Nice To Haves

• Scrum Product Owner certification (CSPO)

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple project teams of software application engineers that are both internal and outsourced development partners
• Take responsibility for all stages of design and development for complex products and platforms, including solution design, analysis, coding, testing, integration, and delivery.
• Establish stable plans of record for specific software development areas and tasks
• Drive innovation and integration of new technologies into projects and activities in the software applications design organization.
• Provide domain-specific expertise and overall software applications leadership and perspective to cross-organization projects, programs, and activities.
• Develop and maintain resource plans, identify resource gaps and make plans for mitigating them
• Review and evaluate designs and project activities for compliance with applications design and development guidelines and standards
• Provide tangible feedback to improve product quality and mitigate failure risk.
• Coordinate and partner across all relevant engineering, program management, product management and marketing groups to ensure approved features are integrated, tested, and launched successfully
• Monitor scope and conduct Change Management to not exceed Scrum teams’ velocity and optimize product value
• Monitor and communicate Project progress, issues and risks
• Manage escalations, facilitate analysis, collaborate with management, development partners and stakeholders to recommend and implement changes to product, processes, or business practices through resolution
• Identify organizational and process weaknesses and develop and champion plans for continuous improvement
• Manage integration of software from multiple teams, integration of new tool or technology, drive innovation as needed
• Embrace the agile development model adopted by the group and contribute to enhancing the practice at the Team and Program levels
• Remove impediments under your control/influence or guide the team to remove impediments by finding the right personnel to remove the impediment
• Lead, provide guidance and mentoring to less experienced team members
• Assist with internal and external communication, improving transparency, and radiating information
• Provide support to the team using a servant leadership style whenever possible and leading by example

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior