HPE Labs Innovation Program Manager

Hewlett Packard Enterprise • Fort Collins, CO

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

HPE Labs is an international research organization with its headquarters and largest facility located in Milpitas, California. As the central research organization for HPE, Labs' purpose is to deliver breakthrough technologies and technology advancements that provide a competitive advantage for the company by investing in fundamental science and technology and preparing the resulting technologies for adoption into new and existing markets. We work in collaboration with our HPE business groups and partners to deliver the innovation that propels HPE’s growth, industry leadership, and competitive advantage. Join our community of thinkers. We’re not just looking toward the future, we’re creating it. HPE Labs is looking for a creative and energetic individual to join our Innovation Program Office. This leader will work cross functionally to foster and coordinate internal and external future technology workshops and initiatives. You will need to be adept at cross organization alignment, team management, and stakeholder engagement. Executive presentations and briefings are regular part of the job, so attention to detail is critical and timely follow ups are required. Assignments also include managing internal innovation projects, including the definition of a strategy to achieve the sponsors’ vision, managing stakeholder relationships, and project management value-add contributions such as assigning and following up on action items, coordinating and scheduling follow-up, creating management reports, milestone updates, program status dashboards, and issue and risk identification and resolution plans. Self-starting and motivation are key as your assignments will provide a unique opportunity to work with world-class researchers to learn about cutting-edge technologies and drive an innovation narrative for an iconic R&D organization.

Requirements

• 15 or more years of work experience in Advanced Technology project management leadership roles
• Experience managing engineering project teams
• Experience working with executives, cross-organizations, and in a global business environment
• A Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in a STEM-related discipline, MBA desired
• Possess an unparalleled work ethic with a high sense of urgency. You take ownership of everything you do, are proactive and follow through on commitments.
• Advanced leadership skills including coaching, team building, conflict resolution, and people management
• Organizational and strategic management skills, including strategic vision, executive/marketing communications (written, verbal, and presentation) and planning/forecasting
• Exceptional familiarity with Microsoft PowerPoint, Word and Excel
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage teams across diverse geographies and functional areas to drive workforce development and achieve desired results
• Advanced relationship management skills, including partnering and consulting with executive/C-level roles for internal and external partners
• An extensive understanding of critical project management techniques, and ideally have achieved Project Management Professional (PMP)® Certification
• Impact track record evidenced by multiple contributions over time and performance demonstrating sustained level of contribution
• Proven ability to successfully operate in complex disciplines critical to HPE’s success

Nice To Haves

• Project Management Professional Certified (desired)
• A Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in a STEM-related discipline, MBA desired

Responsibilities

• Program management of pan-HPE programs or projects
• Cross company and business alignment to advance innovations and incorporate them in business and function roadmaps
• Developing and executing strategies as new insights are gained
• Providing direct and ongoing leadership through primarily indirect reporting relationships for the advanced development and research teams
• Creating strategic and tactical operations and resource plans, goals, and priorities for the teams
• Engaging with the organization, including technical leaders and executives to communicate program status, escalate issues, and guide and influence strategic decision-making

Benefits

• We strive to provide our team members and their loved ones with a comprehensive suite of benefits that supports their physical, financial and emotional wellbeing.
• We also invest in your career because the better you are, the better we all are. We have specific programs catered to helping you reach any career goals you have — whether you want to become a knowledge expert in your field or apply your skills to another division.
• We are unconditionally inclusive in the way we work and celebrate individual uniqueness. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees