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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Manager Systems/Software Engineering - **Company:** Hewlett-Packard Enterprise - **Location:** Chippewa Falls, WI, United States - **Experience:** Starter - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Software Engineering - **Published:** August 6, 2026 - **Apply:** https://us.experteer.com/career/view-jobs/manager-systems-software-engineering-chippewa-falls-wi-usa-58814095 ## About the Role and reductions * Provide people-care management including hiring, performance planning, coaching, and career development Tasks * First level university degree or equivalent experience * Typically 5+ years of related work experience * 0-2 years of people management experience * Understanding of Java * Strong understanding of networking and switches * Strong leadership and coaching skills * Advanced project management skills (time, risk, resource prioritization) * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills * Excellent verbal/written communication and negotiation abilities * Business acumen and broad technical knowledge in applications and technologies * Strong multi-tasking and prioritization skills * Proficiency in English and local language * Knowledge of company policies and processes Key requirements * Health & Wellbeing benefits * Career development programs * Inclusive culture * Flexible work arrangements ## Description Experteer Overview As Manager of Systems/Software Engineering, you lead a team of engineers to design, develop, and integrate software across systems, OS, networking, and related tools. You'll manage headcount, budgets, schedules, and cross-functional collaboration with internal and outsourced partners. Your work drives product delivery, process improvements, and strategic alignment with roadmaps. This is a chance to shape large-scale software initiatives within a global, inclusive, innovation-focused culture. Compensation / Benefits * Lead a team of individual contributors designing and developing new products, enhancements, and updates for systems software * Manage headcount, deliverables, schedules, and costs to meet program roadmaps * Communicate project status and escalate issues to management and partners * Oversee relationships with outsourced partners and suppliers, setting expectations for quality, schedules, and costs * Identify opportunities for process improvement and cost reductions * Provide people-care management including hiring, performance planning, coaching, and career development Tasks * First level university degree or equivalent experience * Typically 5+ years of related work experience * 0-2 years of people management experience * Understanding of Java * Strong understanding of networking and switches * Strong leadership and coaching skills * Advanced project management skills (time, risk, resource prioritization) * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills * Excellent verbal/written communication and negotiation abilities * Business acumen and broad technical knowledge in applications and technologies * Strong multi-tasking and prioritization skills * Proficiency in English and local language * Knowledge of company policies and processes Key requirements * Health & Wellbeing benefits * Career development programs * Inclusive culture * Flexible work arrangements ## Related Videos - [Java Sucks (So C# Didn't Have To)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100271-java-sucks-so-c-didn-t-have-to) - [The Avengers Initiative (Practical Ethics for Software Engineers)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2070-the-avengers-initiative-practical-ethics-for-software-engineers) - [Successful talent development: A joint journey of executives and talents](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1002-successful-talent-development-a-joint-journey-of-executives-and-talents) - [Beam Me Up, Java! 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