Hewlett Packard Enterprise · 3 weeks ago
Software Manager in Test
Westford, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$156K/yr - $296K/yr
13+ years expHewlett Packard Enterprise is the global edge-to-cloud company advancing the way people live and work. They are seeking a Software Manager in Test to lead a team of senior test engineers dedicated to broadband services technology, ensuring feature integrity and delivering exceptional quality across their networking solutions.
Data CenterEnterprise SoftwareInformation TechnologyIT ManagementNetwork Security
Responsibilities
Drive the execution and delivery of product/software solution by managing and leading a team of skilled professional engineers
Being in a leadership role, work closely with the team to strategize and execute on delivering production grade solutions across market segment
Gather requirements, implement, and deliver committed scope meeting release schedule without compromising the quality
Identify and allocate resources which includes human resources, tools, techniques, equipment based on KPI metrics
Optimize CAPEX/OPEX during project delivery, extend for future use in regressions
Agility through automation
Guide the team in building test plans based on specifications and customer use-case across segments
Own functional qualifications right from inception to production in regression
Must educate the team on the goals and business objectives
Build and maintain strong professional relationships with the team
Stay up to date on product roadmaps, specifications, performance criteria, in addition to competitors’ solutions, amongst others
Work collaboratively with cross functional teams, architects, and executives
Working closely with HPE-Juniper product development and business unit architecture teams to understand product/feature requirements and solutions in alignment with customer business/network priorities
Build strong relationships with the senior leadership to understand the business objectives and translate into project deliverables
Highlight and brainstorm emerging technologies and customer use cases for the betterment of the product deliverables
Make critical decisions that contribute to the success of the product and solution
Work with stakeholders to review project and execution plan
Define entry and exit criteria for each phase of the project
Identify and have mitigation plans for identified risks
Consolidation and projection of project deliverables on preset regular intervals
Should be able to gather and consolidate the deliverables using appropriate tools
Project and report the deliverables to all stakeholders
Identify and manage the risks
Influence and maintain high morale by motivating engineers to deliver to their maximum potential
Lead by an example by influencing and building trust among the team
Reward and recognize talented individuals
Provide technical guidance on career development
Build and expand the team
Hire talented professional engineers to bring in the right mix for the team
Identify subject matter experts for specific areas
Drive Innovation and transformation within the team
Encourage team for active participation in internal and external tech forums
Encourage and recognize contributions towards IETF, Patents, Certifications
Assist with developmental needs
Lead and be a catalyst for transformation
Qualification
Required
Proven leadership in recruiting, developing, rewarding, and retaining talented professionals
Ability to participate in technical discussions, synthesize complex ideas, and translate them into clear business objectives
Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence internal and external partners and build consensus across functions
Technical proficiency to define detailed product requirements and assess their impact on customer networks
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present technical concepts to non-technical audiences
Sales-oriented mindset: a strong advocate for sales enablement while building productive relationships across business units
Excellent problem-solving and decision-making capabilities, with a track record of delivering results in ambiguous situations
Experience driving transformation and continuous improvement at the team or organizational level
Ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders with minimal supervision
Proven ability to lead and coach a team to maximize individual and collective performance
Prior managerial experience leading technical teams
Solid understanding of software testing methodologies and quality assurance requirements
Awareness of industry trends and emerging technologies in relevant domains
Hands-on experience with core routing, switching, and edge protocols
In-depth knowledge of HPE and Juniper products and platforms
B.S or M.S in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering
Minimum of 13+ years of experience in networking industry including experience in leading and managing technical professional team of engineers
Strong knowledge of HPE-Juniper Networks products and solutions
The candidate must possess excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Experience with other vendor routers like Cisco, Nokia router/switch
Working knowledge of UNIX; proficiency in a scripting language, such as Python, Perl, Expect, would be a plus
Experience in various test methodologies white box, black box, scale and performance, solution testing is desirable
Preferred
Certification like JNCIS or equivalent would be highly desirable
Automation programming skills (Python, Perl) network virtualization, containerization, and Software Defined Networking (SDN) knowledge, K8s, RHOCP, Docker is required
Benefits
Health & Wellbeing
Personal & Professional Development
Unconditional Inclusion
Company
Hewlett Packard Enterprise
Hewlett Packard Enterprise is an edge-to-cloud company that uses comprehensive solutions to accelerate business outcomes.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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Leadership Team
Antonio Neri
President & CEO
Fidelma Russo
EVP & GM, Hybrid Cloud and Chief Technology Officer
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