Product Lifecycle Manager (PLM) Program Manager

Job description

Product Lifecycle Manager (PLM) Program Manager

  

Job Description:

   

At HPE, we bring together the brightest minds to create breakthrough technology solutions and advance the way people live and work. Our legacy inspires us as we forge ahead dedicated to helping our customers make their mark on the world.

HPE makes Hybrid IT simple. HPE helps customers to design the right mix of Hybrid IT to serve their unique needs. We bring next generation infrastructure that uses intelligent software to simplify and accelerate the delivery of new apps, services and business insights. Providing with new ways to deliver and manage IT on-premises and in the cloud.

The PLM program manager will engage regularly with the PLM core team members - developing relationships, sharing best practices, identifying dependencies, identifying opportunities for improvement, fostering teamwork and gaining synergies where applicable. Drive PLM planning and execution with Business Unit cross functional leads to achieve commitments in the following areas - business, financial, quality targets, process execution and product launch - with  accountability and closed loop to program goals and ramp plans.  Expand tracking to align with programs launched through NPI, and drive a closed loop process for gen/gen and Y/Y improvements.

Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

•               Manage projects following defined PLM process and governance, utilize PLM tools, and implement best practices across each phase of PLM.  

•               Provide clear, timely and objective communication. 

•               Develop and deliver complete and accurate PAC material to maximize discussion and drive timely decisions. Specific duties and tasks include, but not limited to: 

•               Coordinate dependencies between cross functional teams.

•               Update project portals regularly - recording and tracking items for each phase gate. 

•               Develop and present PAC materials:  Contracts, PORs, Out of Bound PPTs, etc.

•               Host program core teams regularly.

•               Create and form cross BU interlocks on roadmap and solution-level planning.

•               Develop, update and facilitate POR review.

•               Analyze program risks and develop mitigation and recovery plans. 

•               Facilitate program post-mortem & lessons learned.

•               Meet with stakeholders to make communication easy and transparent regarding project issues and decisions.

Defines, manages, and evaluates business plans to ensure they are operationally executable against defined strategic objectives. Leads and partners with cross-functional teams to develop short-term (typically less than two years) business plans and supporting data-driven models. Prepares comprehensive implementation tactics, including execution plans, resource allocation plans, follow-up guidelines, assessment, and process accountabilities. Ensures that business activities are aligned with stated plans among different stakeholders. Sets business metrics, evaluates actual performance, and makes recommendations to business leaders on performance target achievement. Develops data-driven analyses to optimize resources and ensure that business plans can be translated into financial value.

Responsibilities:

·  Conducts and summarizes complex data and business analyses to develop business plans, including revenue and demand projections, workforce optimization, and channel management.
·  Constructs statistical and financial models with minimal direction to forecast business performance.
·  Defines the metrics required to measure business performance, and compares actual data to forecasted values.
·  Executes market research projects, gathers intelligence on current industry, technology, and consumer trends, and summarizes research findings tailored to business needs.
·  Works with cross-functional teams to facilitate the data collection and performance measurement process, and escalates issues as necessary. Makes contributions to research and analyses on priority projects within established guidelines.

Education and Experience Required:
Typically 2-4 years experience in strategy, planning, operations, finance, or related functional area. First level university degree.

Knowledge and Skills:

·  Demonstrated knowledge of research methodology and the ability to manage data requests.
·  Strong analytical thinking, technical analysis, and data manipulation skills.
·  Ability to learn and draw on new analytical techniques.
·  Strong knowledge of Excel, Access, statistical analysis, and financial modeling.
·  Demonstrated business acumen and technical knowledge within area of responsibility.
·  Strong verbal and written communication skills.
·  Developing project management skills.

Job:
Business Planning

Job Level:
Intermediate

    

Hewlett Packard Enterprise is EEO F/M/Protected Veteran/ Individual with Disabilities.

   

HPE will comply with all applicable laws related to the use of arrest and conviction records, including the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and similar laws and will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories.