Manager, Portfolio Optimization and Product - Spring, United States - Hewlett Packard

Hewlett Packard

Verified Company

Spring, United States

1 week ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Job Summary

Are you a seasoned leader with a passion for driving transformative change and simplifying business portfolios? Join us at Strategic Alliances as we seek a talented Manager to lead a global team in delivering strategic insights and recommendations on portfolio simplification in line with the organization's cost saving objectives.

As the people Manager, you will oversee a team operating across North America and Asia, conducting in-depth analysis to provide data-driven recommendations on portfolio simplification, establish governance disciplines for governance, and continuously refine our product lifecycle processes.

Responsibilities

Lead a team of 6 resources responsible for portfolio optimization, product transition planning and product lifecycle process across all business units in Personal Systems.
Provide guidance on portfolio complexity database management and data analysis to identify opportunities for portfolio simplification.
Develop governance guidelines and processes to enhance discipline for portfolio complexity
Collaborate with product marketing and supply chain teams to reach alignments of portfolio simplification decisions that drives cost savings
Support discussions on product transition planning during the monthly Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning meetings
Manage change requests related to the existing PLC process/checklist, facilitating cross BU discussions to achieve alignment. Oversee PLC newsletter publication as needed
Provide leadership, guidance, and mentorship to team members, fostering a culture of inclusion, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Manage team resources, including workload allocation, performance management, and professional development.

Education and Experience required

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
7+ years of experience in complexity reduction, supply chain, product lifecycle management, process improvement or a related field, including 2 years as a team lead and/or people manager

Knowledge and Skills

Strong problemsolving, data analytics/visualization skills, coupled with a strategic mindset
Business acumen to develop meaningful business recommendations on cost reduction
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across functions
Excellent PowerPoint and storyboarding skills
Strong leadership and people management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate a team to achieve goals and objectives
Knowledge of PC industry, computer hardware