HPC & AI System Test Engineering Manager

HPC & AI System Test Engineering Manager

This role has been designed as ‘Hybrid’ with an expectation that you will work on average 2 days per week from an HPE office.

Job Description:

Job Family Definition:

Designs, develops, troubleshoots and debugs software programs for software enhancements and new products. Develops software including operating systems, compilers, routers, networks, utilities, databases and Internet-related tools. Determines hardware compatibility and/or influences hardware design.

Management Level Definition:

Applies advanced subject matter knowledge to manage staff activities in solving common and complex business/technical issues within established policies. Manages exempt individual contributors and/or supervisors. Has accountability for results of a major program in terms of cost, direction and people management. Provides guidance on process improvements and recommends changes in alignment with business tactics and strategy for area of responsibility. Plans, manages and monitors operational/tactical activities of Staff. Staff members' work may involve strategic issues. Recruits and supports development of direct staff members. Typically reports to MG2 or Director. 
 

Additional guidance/criteria: Manages and controls activities within a single country or a sub-region which is part of a larger geographical Region; Manages at least 4 employees and typically between 8 and 15 direct reports. Span of Control guidelines may differ from these numbers.

Our organization includes high-performance computing (HPC) server platforms, networking, storage, and software product solutions. The HPC Integrated Systems Test (IST) team is seeking a Systems Engineering Manager with a background in computer engineering, computer science, systems engineering, or any related computer technology to lead a team of 20 systems engineers. With the new and exciting AI market opportunities, IST is looking for a creative and open-minded leader who can adapt to this rapidly evolving market and the HPE & AI product offerings. This position will provide operational direction, leadership, and mentoring for a growing team of engineers.

Manages a technical staff with experience in Industry Standard Server, Storage, and Networking products. Has experience with certification of major Operating Systems (OS) such as Linux (Ubuntu, RHEL, SUSE, etc.). Demonstrates the ability to effectively manage diverse test tasks and priorities in a fast-paced, fluid environment. Responds effectively to changing program requirements, updates to product test plans, and compressed schedules while ensuring program development goals are met. Understands new product development and test processes required for release to production. Works collaboratively with technical leads and testers to design and develop appropriate test plans. Coordinates with third-party product vendors and engineering managers to track development issues and implement solutions.

How you'll make your mark:

• Provides direct and ongoing leadership for a team of individual contributors designing and developing new products, enhancements and updates. and coordinating projects for systems software, including operating systems, compliers, networking, utilities, databases, and Internet-related tools.

• Manages headcount, deliverables, schedules, and costs for multiple ongoing projects, ensuring that resources are appropriately allocated and that goals, objectives, timelines, and budgets are met in accordance with program and organizational roadmaps.

• Communicates project status and escalates issues to direct managers, program managers, and internal and external development partners.

• Manages 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 identifies opportunities for process improvement and cost reductions opportunities.

• Provides people-care management for assigned team members, including hiring, setting and monitoring of annual performance plans, coaching, and career development; ensures that proper knowledge and career development tools are in place to support ongoing team member and process development.

Team Responsibilities: 

• Writes and executes complete testing plans, protocols, and documentation for assigned portion of application; identifies, debugs, and creates solutions for product issues found during integrated systems testing.

• Works with a team of other systems engineers and internal and outsourced development partners to develop reliable, cost effective and high-quality solutions for assigned systems portion or subsystem.

• Collaborates and communicates with management, internal, and outsourced development partners regarding systems design status, project progress, and issue resolution.

• Represents the systems engineering team for all phases of larger and more-complex development projects.

About You:

• First level university degree or equivalent experience required.

• May have advanced university degree.

• Typically 10 or more years of related work experience, including people management experience.

• Strong leadership skills, including coaching, team building, and conflict resolution.

• Advanced project management skills including time and risk management, resource prioritization, and project structuring.

• Ability to manage human capital across geographies to drive workforce development and achieve desired results.

• Work with Program & Product Management, technical leads, and product development teams to obtain product feature requirements.

• Implement software solutions for multiple test programs/projects with internal and outsourced development partners responsible for all stages of design and development for complex products and platforms, including solution design, analysis, validation, certification and integration.

• Review and evaluate the implementation and use of test automation and test tools.

• Planning, development, and implementation of software tools for the testing and evaluation of current and next-generation HPE HPC products.

• Ensure development issues are resolved in a cost-effective, efficient, and timely manner.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent understanding of testing methodologies.

• Great understanding of hardware and software interactions.

• Experience in the overall architecture of software and hardware for products and solutions.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including negotiation, presentation, and influence skills.

• Advanced business acumen, technical knowledge, and extensive knowledge in applications and technologies.

• Strong multi-tasking and prioritization skills.

• Good understanding of the company's policies and processes.

Accountability, Accountability, Action Planning, Active Learning, Active Listening, Agile Methodology, Agile Scrum Development, Analytical Thinking, Bias, Coaching, Creativity, Critical Thinking, Cross-Functional Teamwork, Data Analysis Management, Data Collection Management (Inactive), Data Controls, Design, Design Thinking, Empathy, Follow-Through, Group Problem Solving, Growth Mindset, Intellectual Curiosity (Inactive), Long Term Planning, Managing Ambiguity {+ 5 more}

Health & Wellbeing

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.

Personal & Professional Development

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.

Unconditional Inclusion

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.

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