Agentic AI Senior Manager

Agentic AI Senior ManagerThis role has been designed as 'Hybrid' with a requirement 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 expert subject matter knowledge to manage staff activities in solving most complex business/technical issues within established policies. Manages activities of exempt individual contributors (typically Expert/Master) and/or MG1s. Has accountability for a large multi-department area(s) or location(s) with significant impact on business unit results and organizational strategy. Acts as a key advisor to senior management on the development of overall policies and long-term goals of the organization. Plans, manages, and monitors high-end operational/tactical activities of Staff. Staff members' primary focus is on either high-end tactical or broad strategic issues or a combination of both. Recruits and supports development of direct staff members. Position typically reports to Director or above. 

Additional Guidance/Criteria: Manages and controls activities within a sub-region or Region; Typically manages 10 or more direct reports.  Span of Control guidelines may differ from these numbers.

Responsibilities:

Team Leadership & People Management

• Build and maintain a high-performing team culture.
• Conduct 1:1s, performance reviews, and provide career development guidance.
• Manage workload distribution, resolve conflicts, and ensure team well-being. 

Project Planning & Delivery

• Translate business objectives into clear technical goals and milestones.
• Own project timelines, resource allocation, and risk management.
• Ensure on-time delivery of features with quality and compliance. 

Technical Oversight

• Collaborate with Architects and Leads to ensure design alignment.
• Review technical decisions for feasibility, scalability, and security.
• Drive adoption of best practices in coding, testing, and deployment. 

Stakeholder Communication

• Act as the primary point of contact for leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Provide status updates, progress reports, and manage expectations.
• Escalate risks proactively and propose mitigation strategies. 

Process & Governance

• Implement Agile/Scrum practices, sprint planning, and retrospectives.• Ensure compliance with security, quality, and regulatory standards.
• Drive continuous improvement in processes and team productivity. 

Budget & Resource Management

• Forecast resource needs and manage hiring plans.
• Optimize costs for infrastructure, tools, and team operations.
• Ensure efficient utilization of team capacity and tools.  

Innovation & Growth

• Encourage upskilling and knowledge sharing within the team.
• Identify opportunities for automation and AI-driven improvements.
• Contribute to strategic planning for future capabilities.

Education and Experience Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, data science, artificial intelligence,machine learning, or closely related quantitative discipline.
• 12+ years’ experience including 5 or more years of people management experience, Advanced Degree (Master’s)  

Leadership & Management

• Strong people management and mentoring skills.• Ability to resolve conflicts, motivate teams, and build trust.
• Strategic thinking and decision-making under uncertainty. 

Technical Awareness

• Familiarity with AI/ML concepts (if managing AI-focused teams).
• Understanding of software development lifecycle, CI/CD, and cloud platforms.
• Strong knowledge on HPE routing, switching  products and solutions.
• The candidate must possess excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Experience with other vendor routers like Cisco, Alcatel router/switch.
• Working knowledge of UNIX;  proficiency in a scripting language, such as Perl, Expect, would be a plus

• Experience in various test methodologies white box, black box, solution testing is desirable.
• Certification like JNCIE or equivalent would be highly desirable

Project & Process

• Expertise in Agile/Scrum methodologies and project tracking tools (Jira, Azure DevOps).
• Risk management and dependency handling.
• Strong documentation and reporting skills.
• Communication & Collaboration
• Excellent verbal and written communication for executive and technical audiences.
• Stakeholder management and cross-functional coordination.
• Negotiation and influence

Accessibility

HPE is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities. If you believe you require accommodation during any stage of the application or interview process, please submit your request by completing our secure form linked here.

Note: This option is reserved for applicants needing assistance/reasonable accommodation related to a disability.

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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