Category Product Architect

Category Product ArchitectThis role has been designed as ‘’Onsite’ with an expectation that you will primarily work from an HPE office.

Job Description:

We are seeking a Category Product Architect to support our office in Berkeley Heights, NJ.

Responsibilities

Internal Project Delivery

• Manage the delivery of medium to moderately complex projects at the local or sub-regional level.
• Oversee projects with medium to high levels of risk and complexity.
• Ensure project objectives, timelines, deliverables, and quality standards are met.
• Manage project budgets in accordance with the approved business impact and financial targets.

Project Financial Management

• Manage project financials and ensure projects meet or exceed approved budgets.
• Develop and maintain accurate, reliable financial forecasts for management.
• Monitor project performance against financial targets and proactively identify risks or variances.
• Provide regular financial updates and recommendations to leadership.

Stakeholder Management

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders.
• Effectively manage relationships with mid- to senior-level stakeholders.
• Communicate project status, risks, milestones, and business impact to stakeholders and leadership.
• Facilitate alignment across cross-functional teams to support successful project delivery.

Project Team Management

• Lead and manage internal and external project resources, typically overseeing teams of up to 20 individuals.
• Ensure project team members have the appropriate skills, resources, and support needed to successfully deliver project objectives.
• Identify opportunities for team members' skill development and professional growth.
• Provide input for performance reviews and recommend development opportunities for project team members.
• Foster a collaborative, accountable, and results-oriented project environment.

Education & Experience Required

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent first-level university degree.
• 5+ years of experience in project management or related roles/business functions.
• Demonstrated experience managing projects of moderate complexity, risk, and business impact.

Knowledge & Skills

• In-depth understanding of project management principles, methodologies, processes, and best practices.
• Strong knowledge of Services operational policies, processes, and methodologies applicable to project management.
• Demonstrated expertise across multiple areas of project management, including planning, execution, financial management, risk management, stakeholder engagement, and team leadership.
• Ability to apply project management methodologies to complex business situations and drive successful outcomes.
• Strong communication, organizational, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience contributing to and participating in Services Project Management (PM) initiatives and practices.

• Profession community.
• On the PMP Certification path.

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.

Job:

Services

Job Level:

Specialist

"The expected salary/wage range for this position is provided below. Actual offer may vary from this range based upon geographic location, work experience, education/training, and/or skill level.
– United States of America: Annual Salary USD 71,500 - 164,400 in New Jersey
The listed salary range reflects base salary. Variable incentives may also be offered."

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