Pre-sales Proof of Concept (POC) Manager

HP is a leading global provider of products, technologies, solutions and services to consumers and business. The company's offerings span IT infrastructure, personal computing and access devices, global services, and imaging and printing. Our $4 billion annual R&D investment fuels the invention of products, solutions and new technologies so we can better serve customers and enter new markets. We invent, engineer and deliver technology solutions that drive business value, create social value and improve the lives of our customers.business environment Exstream Software, an HP Company, is a fast-paced, rapidly expanding organization specializing in print & electronic document creation software.  Exstream is seeking talented, energetic, self-starters in virtually every area of our growing worldwide business.   job description - Proof of Concept (POC) Manager   The Proof of Concept (POC) Consultant will manage multiple projects to successful conclusion by working with Prospects, Client Executives, and Account Managers to identify project criteria, define scope, calculate time requirements and manage the delivery to our customers.  responsibilities Work with potential clients to define business requirements, success criteria, and scope of proof project Develop technical use cases Create internal and external project plans including action item lists, risk mitigation plans, resource plans, project timelines, etc. Manage project milestones and scheduling Conduct internal status reviews during planning and delivery phases Make presentations of technical material to technical and non-technical audiences Manage scope, account relationship, and closure of project your profile  Bachelor's or Master's (graduate) degree in Business Administration (MBA) Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Physics, MIS Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, Project Management, or industry related discipline, CIS/MIS degrees preferred  or a equivalent combination of education and experience; prefer 3+ years of experience information systems .   Knowledge of Print Service Bureaus or Document Automation Software a PLUS. Experience with a document composition systems including Dialogue, Doc1, Documerge, Compuset, or CSF will be highly regardedSkills Include: Strong technical and interpersonal skills Understanding of systems architecture and design Superb organizational and time management skills  Excellent communication and presentation skills  © 2007 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. The Hewlett-Packard Company is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to workforce diversity.