Principal Technical Program Manager - CPQ

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Do you like working in collaborative teams and solving critical issues?
 

Join out Digital Technology team!
 

We are Baker Hughes\' Digital Technology team. We provide and create tech solutions to cater to the needs of internal and external customers. As a global team we collaborative to provide cutting-edge solutions to solve our customer\'s problems.
 

Partner with the best
 

The Principal Technical Program Manager - CPQ for the Commercial Enablement CPQ Practice team will collaborate with the CPQ (Configure, Price, Quote) functional and technical teams to drive horizontal initiatives aligned to the overall CPQ products transformation roadmap. This role leverages deep technology, process and domain expertise to drive execution across multiple interdependent projects within a program; ensures outcomes delivery on time, within scope and budget and of desired quality. Defines execution standards and processes to be followed by all project managers within the program or department.

As a Principal Technical Program Manager - CPQ, you will be responsible for:

• Collaborate with business and functional partners and technology leadership in defining features backlog and specifying requirements
• Drive technology discussion and strategy in line with business needs and company reference architecture• Outline multi-generational project strategy aligned to deliver on the expected outcomes
• Define execution methodologies and project management practices to be followed by all projects within the program
• Organize project teams comprising from internal and external technical and functional experts based on budget, scope and timeline
• Manage day-to-day execution of multiple interdependent projects by working directly with global technical teams. Manage procurement and onboarding process
• Coordinate execution across multiple projects and drive shared approach and outcomes tracking
• Support execution team with resolution of roadblocks and interdependencies. Partner with technical and functional teams external to the project to ensure their tasks are completed as required
• Manage project risks, scope changes and other non-standard events throughout the life of the project
• Manage stakeholder communication and progress reporting at various levels of the organization including leadership and executives
• Ensure quality of deliverables is verified and matching stakeholder expectations
• Track project outcomes realization and customer satisfaction levels through established metrics against service level. Ensure lessons learned are collected
• Perform initial and final financial reviews, and ensure ongoing budget tracking

Fuel your passion
 

To be successful in this role you will:

• Bachelor\'s Degree in Computer Science or “STEM” Majors (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math). A minimum 10 years of professional experience.
• Experience with CPQ products (SAP CPQ, Salesforce, PROS)
• Proven experience using project management methodologies to deliver business value and drive
• significant change across an organization
• Experience managing budgets including budget, spend, and liquidations
• Strong understanding and knowledge of various project and portfolio management methodologies with track record of implementing shared standards for large organizations
• Strong leadership skills with ability to influence outcomes and organize teams to attain shared goals
• Excellent influencing, interpersonal and communications skills (both written and verbal) with all levels of an organization
• Self-starter - requires minimal direction to accomplish goals
• Strong track record of understanding and interest in current and emerging CPQ technologies demonstrated through training, job experience and / or industry activities
• Strong team player – collaborates well with others to solve problems and actively incorporates input from various sources
• Experience working with others on a global basis
• Applies knowledge to coach and mentor others
• Demonstrated customer focus – evaluates decisions through the eyes of the customer, builds strong customer relationships, creates processes with customer viewpoint and partners with customers to help shape their future initiatives
• Strong analytical and strong problem solving skills -communicates in a clear and succinct manner and effectively evaluates information / data to make decisions, anticipates obstacles and develops plans to resolve, creates actionable strategies and operational plans
• Change oriented – actively generates process improvements, champions and drives change initiatives, confronts difficult circumstances in creative ways, balances multiple and competing priorities and executes accordingly
• PMP, ScrumMaster or related Project Management certifications
• Proficiency with MS Office suite of products such as Excel, PowerPoint, and Word

Work in a way that works for you
 

We recognize that everyone is different and that the way in which people want to work and deliver at their best is different for everyone too. In this role, we can offer the following flexible working patterns:

• Working flexible hours - flexing the times when you work in the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are the most productive

Working with us
 

Our people are at the heart of what we do at Baker Hughes. We know we are better when all of our people are developed, engaged and able to bring their whole authentic selves to work. We invest in the health and well-being of our workforce, train and reward talent and develop leaders at all levels to bring out the best in each other.
 

Working for you
 

Our inventions have revolutionized energy for over a century. But to keep going forward tomorrow, we know we have to push the boundaries today. We prioritize rewarding those who embrace change with a package that reflects how much we value their input.  Join us, and you can expect:

• Contemporary work-life balance policies and wellbeing activities
• Comprehensive private medical care options
• Safety net of life insurance and disability programs

About Us
 

With operations in over 120 countries, we provide better solutions for our customers and richer opportunities for our people. As a leading partner to the energy industry, we\'re committed to achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 and we\'re always looking for the right people to help us get there. People who are as passionate as we are about making energy safer, cleaner and more efficient.
 

Join Us
 

Are you seeking an opportunity to make a real difference in a company with a global reach and exciting services and clients? Come join us and grow with a team of people who will energize and inspire you!

About Us:With operations in over 120 countries, we provide better solutions for our customers and richer opportunities for our people. As a leading partner to the energy industry, we’re committed to achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 and we’re always looking for the right people to help us get there. People who are as passionate as we are about making energy safer, cleaner and more efficient.

Join Us:Are you seeking an opportunity to make a real difference in a company that values innovation and progress? Join us and become part of a team of people who will challenge and inspire you! Let’s come together and take energy forward.

Baker Hughes Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.