Manager of Supplies Authentication Systems

The Manager of Supplies Authentication Systems leads the development, operation, and modernization of HP's authentication infrastructure and software platforms that support secure supplies manufacturing, personalization, and product authentication. This role is responsible for ensuring reliable, scalable, and secure delivery of authentication technologies while leading a highly technical engineering team and driving continuous improvement across processes, tools, and cloud-based services

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the Authentication Systems team responsible for secure microcontroller infrastructure, production and prototype personalization (Perso) recipes, authentication applications, and supporting software services

• Ensure uninterrupted operation of mission-critical authentication systems that directly support HP Print and Supplies business objectives

• Drive modernization initiatives focused on improving quality, reducing cost, simplifying processes, increasing scalability, and reducing operational complexity

• Lead cloud-based authentication and cryptographic service initiatives that strengthen HP's authentication technology portfolio and future business value proposition

• Manage strategic supplier and partner relationships required to support authentication production and deployment activities

• Develop and execute technical roadmaps, ensuring alignment with business priorities, new product introductions, quality objectives, and operational requirements

• Establish business continuity, succession planning, cross-training, and knowledge transfer strategies to reduce organizational risk and eliminate single points of failure
   

Leadership Expectations

• Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing engineering team while fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, collaboration, and continuous learning

• Provide technical and organizational leadership through clear communication, strategic vision, and influence across functional teams and stakeholders]

• Promote visibility of team accomplishments, operational metrics, and future roadmaps to strengthen stakeholder engagement and organizational alignment

• Champion HP Way values while creating an inclusive environment where employees feel heard, supported, and empowered to grow
   

Success Measures

• Reliable delivery of authentication platforms, personalization infrastructure, recipes, and software services.

• Measurable improvements in quality, cost, efficiency, and scalability through modernization efforts.

• Strong business continuity and succession readiness.

• High team engagement, capability growth, and achievement of organizational goals.

• Successful execution of strategic authentication and cloud security initiatives supporting current and future HP supplies programs