Hewlett Packard Enterprise · 1 day ago
Principal Product Manager - Data Center Switching
San Jose, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff
$154K/yr - $310K/yr
10+ years expHewlett Packard Enterprise is the global edge-to-cloud company advancing the way people live and work. They are seeking a Principal Product Manager to drive go-to-market initiatives for data center switching solutions, focusing on next-generation platforms and managing cross-division functional teams.
Data CenterEnterprise SoftwareInformation TechnologyIT ManagementNetwork Security
Responsibilities
Be an integral part of one of the fastest growing organizations in HPE Networking, having both hardware and software responsibilities
Focus on go to market initiatives related to full-stack solutions (Networking, Compute, Storage, etc.)
Drive next generation platforms and define the associated requirements
Identify the right technology partners, both internal and external, to maximize the adoption of these features and capabilities
Be the recognized authority on relevant subject matter including technologies, theories, and techniques
Successfully operate in the most complex disciplines
Manage cross-division functional teams or projects that affect the organization's long-term goals and objectives
Routinely exercise independent judgment in developing methods, techniques, and criteria for achieving objectives
Assist in developing strategy and direction, including creating high level and detailed presentations
Qualification
Required
Highly motivated product management professional with 10+ years of Data Center/Product Management experience
Bachelor of Science degree or equivalent in computer science, engineering, or related field of study
Working knowledge of Data Center virtualization technologies, protocols, containers, network applications, and cloud/multi-cloud environments
Deep understanding of data center architectures and fabric technologies required to run large data centers - planning/troubleshooting/etc
5+ years of experience with Data Center technologies from VMware, HPE, Cisco, Arista, Juniper, etc
Self-driven. Ability to prioritize and drive to completion with minimal oversight/guidance
Ability to quickly distil complex ideas/concepts into concise value propositions
Ability to synthesize market data and customer requirements into a Product Requirement Document (PRD) and Business Case to bring innovative and disruptive products to market. Including the art of narrowing features down to target specific customer segments
Ability to wear multiple “hats”, ranging from software features, to hardware, to go to market
Guide key stakeholders on the portfolio strategy across all phases of the lifecycle (e.g., planning, development, launch, management, exit)
Ability to identify, collaborate with, and on-board external vendors whose products are complimentary to our solutions and provide value-add to our customers
Extensive team skills and ability to cross functionally drive/influence work through others, ability to mentor teams to achieve results for complex, ambiguous projects
Extensive skills in cost efficient solution building, financial performance metric creation
Ability to bring others into the fold as force-multipliers
Preferred
MBA or advanced degree in computer science or engineering preferred
Benefits
Health & Wellbeing
Personal & Professional Development
Unconditional Inclusion
Company
Hewlett Packard Enterprise
Hewlett Packard Enterprise is an edge-to-cloud company that uses comprehensive solutions to accelerate business outcomes.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.85BKey Investors
Elliott Management Corp.
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2015-11-02IPO
Leadership Team
Antonio Neri
President & CEO
Fidelma Russo
EVP & GM, Hybrid Cloud and Chief Technology Officer
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