Sales Application Lead (CPQ Platform)

About the role

HP is looking for a Sales Application Lead to own and operate HP Industrial Print's commercial applications, initially focusing on its CPQ platform. The role owns the end-to-end lifecycle of a business-critical application ecosystem supporting global sales operations, quotation management, pricing, product configuration, approvals and other commercial processes. It also drives continuous improvement and helps shape the commercial application landscape as part of HP's Lead-to-Cash transformation. The position is defined for a five-year period.

Key responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end lifecycle of the CPQ application, including production operations, platform stability, releases, support and continuous improvement
• Act as the primary IT owner, partnering with business stakeholders so the application meets business needs
• Identify improvements to platform capabilities, processes and user experience with business stakeholders
• Manage the external development partner and align delivery priorities with stakeholders
• Lead incident management, production support and problem resolution
• Plan and coordinate quarterly releases, hotfixes, deployments and production readiness
• Collaborate with Business Analysts, Product Managers, Architects, QA and engineering teams
• Support integrations with Microsoft Dynamics, ERP systems, CRM and other enterprise platforms
• Ensure compliance with enterprise governance, security, SOX and ITGC requirements
• Support HP's Lead-to-Cash transformation initiatives

Required profile

• Experience owning or managing enterprise business-critical applications through their operational lifecycle
• Proactive, hands-on approach with a strong sense of ownership and accountability
• Understanding of end-to-end sales business processes and the enterprise applications that support them
• Experience working with cross-functional business and IT teams, including external development partners
• Experience leading development teams and coordinating technical delivery
• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Industrial Engineering or a related field

Required skills

• Strong analytical, problem-solving and prioritization skills in complex operational environments
• Ability to collaborate across business and IT teams, build trusted relationships and influence stakeholders
• Experience working in Agile environments