Fort Collins, Colorado, United States
Onsite
Description -
HP creates technology that makes life better for everyone, everywhere. Within the Advanced Compute & Solutions BU, Workstations R&D develops high-performance computing platforms for professional, technical, and enterprise customers. The Project Leadership and Software team is central to delivering secure, reliable, and differentiated HP Z Workstation experiences across hardware, firmware, software, and operating system ecosystems. Join the business bringing the future of advanced computing to professionals worldwide.
The R&D Manager for Project Leadership and Software leads teams of engineers and technical program managers responsible for workstation firmware development, Windows and Linux operating system readiness, platform software integration, and program execution for HP Z Workstations. The role manages multiple development and execution activities across product lifecycles, aligning resources, technical priorities, schedules, and business objectives to ensure successful delivery of workstation platforms.
The manager drives execution from early platform architecture and bring-up through product launch, sustaining updates, and lifecycle refreshes. This includes ownership of Remote System Controller (RSC) firmware strategy and execution, Windows and Linux operating system integration and Linux certification, and end-to-end program leadership for Value Workstations. The role ensures platform readiness, customer satisfaction, and on-time delivery through close collaboration with internal engineering organizations, global original design manufacturers, silicon partners, operating system vendors, and strategic technology suppliers.
This role combines people leadership, technical breadth, strategic planning, program execution, supplier management, and continuous improvement. It partners closely with Architecture, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Security, Program Management, Quality, Manufacturing, Customer Support, and external development partners to assess risk, drive alignment, resolve cross-functional issues, and support product readiness. The fundamental outcome is the successful delivery of innovative workstation platforms that meet customer needs and expectations across a wide range of professional computing environments.
Key Responsibilities
Firmware, Operating Systems, and Platform Software Leadership
Technical Program Management Leadership
People and Organizational Leadership
Program and Cross-Functional Leadership
Education and Experience
· Bachelor’s or graduate degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline, or commensurate work experience and demonstrated competence.
· Typically 10+ years of job-related experience, including relevant experience in electronics or computer hardware/software development, technical program management, or a related technical development environment.
· Typically 8-10 years of management or technical leadership experience, including leadership of engineering functions, teams, and delivery across organizational or geographic boundaries.
· Demonstrated ability to manage project elements, resources, schedules, budgets, suppliers, and technical risks.
Preferred Qualifications
· Experience with workstation-class platforms, enterprise PCs, high-performance computing systems, or other complex computing products.
· Experience leading system-level functional, lifecycle validation.
· Experience operating at the intersection of R&D, Quality, Manufacturing, suppliers, and customer engagement.
· Experience working with silicon partners and global original design manufacturers.
· Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present complex technical topics and readiness assessments to leadership audiences and guide effective decisions.
Disclaimer
• This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed in this role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, responsibilities, knowledge, etc. These may be subject to change and additional functions may be assigned as needed by management.
The pay range for this role is $147,050 to $230,850 USD annually with additional opportunities for pay in the form of bonus and/or equity (applies to United States of America candidates only). Pay varies by work location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
Benefits:
HP offers a comprehensive benefits package for this position, including:
The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.
Job Posting Expiration Date: 11/01/2026
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