HP · 15 hours ago
Principal Software Product Manager
Palo Alto, California, United States of America
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
$250K/yr - $265K/yr
10+ years expHP is seeking a seasoned Principal Software Product Manager to shape and lead the next generation of consumer notebook software experiences. The role involves defining long-term product direction and driving complex initiatives, partnering with various stakeholders to deliver customer-facing software at a global scale.
ComputerConsumer ElectronicsHardwareIT InfrastructureSoftware
Responsibilities
Own and drive the end-to-end lifecycle of major software initiatives, from early discovery and framing through delivery, launch, and iteration
Define and evangelize a compelling product vision that aligns customer needs, platform strategy, and HP’s long-term business objectives
Identify and translate emerging technologies, platforms, and business models into scalable product opportunities
Lead deep market, customer, and ecosystem analysis to inform product strategy and investment decisions
Partner with engineering and architecture leaders to make principled technical tradeoffs that balance velocity, quality, and long-term platform health
Orchestrate execution across highly matrixed teams (engineering, UX, commercial, marketing, partnerships, legal, and operations)
Serve as a senior product voice in roadmap reviews, executive forums, and cross-division planning
Leverage quantitative insights and qualitative feedback to continuously refine product direction and measure success
Engage directly with customers, partners, and internal teams to surface insights, validate strategy, and influence outcomes
Mentor and guide other product managers, helping raise the overall product bar across the organization
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a closely related field
10+ years of experience in software product management or closely related roles
Demonstrated success delivering large-scale, customer-facing software products
Experience operating in complex, global, cross-functional environments
Led multiple 0-to-1 and 1-to-N initiatives with clear customer and business impact
Defined and executed product strategy across platform-level or portfolio-level surfaces
Partnered deeply with engineering teams on architecture, systems design, and technical decision-making
Applied strong analytical thinking to product decisions, tradeoffs, and prioritization
Influenced senior leadership through clear storytelling, data, and structured thinking
Demonstrated ability to navigate ambiguity, competing priorities, and organizational complexity
Proven effectiveness in resource-constrained or fast-moving environments
Agile Methodology
Change Management
Continuous Improvement
JIRA
Kanban Principles
Lean Product Development
Milestone-based Planning
New Product Introduction
Product Strategy & Roadmapping
Scrum & Sprint Planning
Benefits
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Long term/short term disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Life insurance
Generous time off policies, including;
4-12 weeks fully paid parental leave based on tenure
11 paid holidays
Additional flexible paid vacation and sick leave
Company
HP is a manufacturer and seller of personal computers, printers, computer hardwares, and business solutions.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$5.25BKey Investors
U.S. Department of CommerceBerkshire Hathaway
2025-04-14Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2024-08-27Grant· $50M
2022-04-06Post Ipo Equity· $4.2B
Leadership Team
Alex Paranicas
Senior Director, Corporate Strategy
Andrew Bolwell
Chief Disrupter and Global Head of HP Tech Ventures
Recent News
2026-02-04
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