Manager, HPC/AI Software Product management (San Jose)

Manager, HPC/AI Software Product managementThis role has been designed as ‘Hybrid’ with an expectation that you will work on average 2 days per week from an HPE office.Who We Are:Hewlett Packard Enterprise is the global edge-to-cloud company advancing the way people live and work. We help companies connect, protect, analyze, and act on their data and applications wherever they live, from edge to cloud, so they can turn insights into outcomes at the speed required to thrive in today’s complex world. Our culture thrives on finding new and better ways to accelerate what’s next. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good. If you are looking to stretch and grow your career our culture will embrace you. Open up opportunities with HPE.Job Description:Job Family Definition:Designs, plans, develops, and manages a portfolio of HPC/AI management and solution software products through the leadership of a team of software product managers across the full solution lifecycle: from new product definition and enhancements to planning, development, and end-of-life. Responsible for both building and leading a high-performing product management team and ensuring consistent delivery of high-quality product outcomes across the software portfolio.Management Level Definition:Leads and manages a team of software product managers responsible for HPC/AI management and solution software. Contributions impact both team effectiveness and the successful execution of product strategy and delivery across the portfolio.Applies advanced subject matter expertise to guide, coach, and support product managers in addressing complex business and technical challenges while ensuring alignment to broader product direction. Recognized as a leader who enables teams to execute effectively and deliver meaningful results.Balances people leadership and product accountability—setting clear expectations, driving accountability, and ensuring high standards of execution, while also providing direction and oversight on product priorities and roadmap decisions.Partners closely with Software Architects, Engineering leaders, and other Product Management leaders to ensure alignment between team execution, technical architecture, and product goals. Exercises independent judgment in team management, prioritization, and resolving complex trade-offs.Responsibilities:Leads and manages a team of software product managers, including hiring, onboarding, coaching, and performance management.Sets clear goals, expectations, and accountability for the team, ensuring alignment with business and product objectives.Drives both team performance and product execution, ensuring delivery of high-quality roadmaps, requirements, and outcomes.Conducts regular 1:1s, feedback, and career development planning, supporting growth and development of product managers.Provides guidance and oversight on product direction, helping shape priorities and ensuring alignment across the portfolio without owning every decision directly.Enables product managers to operate effectively and independently, while stepping in to support complex decisions, trade-offs, or escalations.Establishes and maintains consistent product management practices and operating rhythms (planning, prioritization, roadmap reviews).Ensures effective coordination across product managers and product areas, driving alignment and reducing duplication or conflict.Partners closely with Software Architects and Engineering to ensure product plans are feasible, well-aligned, and executable, and that teams are set up for success.Drives execution discipline, ensuring commitments are met and delivery quality is consistent across the team.Identifies gaps in team capability or execution and implements coaching, process improvements, or structural adjustments.Supports portfolio-level alignment and contributes to broader product strategy through team leadership and cross-functional collaboration.Develops talent and builds a strong internal pipeline through mentorship, succession planning, and leadership development.Education and Experience Required:Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.MBA or advanced degree preferred.10+ years of experience in software product management or related field.3–5+ years of experience in people management, including managing product managers.Experience in HPC, AI/ML, distributed systems, or infrastructure software environments.Proven track record of leading teams and delivering complex software products or platforms.Knowledge and Skills:Strong people leadership and team development skills, including coaching, mentoring, and performance management.Ability to balance team leadership with ownership of product outcomes and execution quality.Experience driving cross-functional alignment and execution in complex technical environments.Strong business and product acumen, with the ability to guide teams in prioritization and decision-making.Solid technical understanding of HPC/AI software systems to effectively collaborate with architects and engineers.Ability to establish and scale effective processes, operating models, and team practices.Strong communication and influence skills across technical and business stakeholders.Sound judgment in managing trade-offs, team dynamics, and delivery commitments.Make it read more like a Senior Manager vs Director calibrationWhat We Can Offer You:Health & WellbeingWe strive to provide our team members and their loved ones with a comprehensive suite of benefits that supports their physical, financial and emotional wellbeing.Personal & Professional DevelopmentWe also invest in your career because the better you are, the better we all are. We have specific programs catered to helping you reach any career goals you have — whether you want to become a knowledge expert in your field or apply your skills to another division.Unconditional InclusionWe are unconditionally inclusive in the way we work and celebrate individual uniqueness. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good.Let's Stay Connected:Follow @HPECareers on Instagram to see the latest on people, culture and tech at HPE. #unitedstates#highperformancecomputeJob:EngineeringJob Level:Manager_1The expected salary/wage range for this position is provided below. Actual offer may vary from this range based upon geographic location, work experience, education/training, and/or skill level. – United States of America: Annual Salary USD 144,000 - 273,000 in Colorado // 155,500 - 315,000 in California // 137,000 - 315,000 in Minnesota & Texas & WisconsinThe listed salary range reflects base salary. Variable incentives may also be offered.Information about employee benefits offered in the US can be found at The estimated job application period closure is August 31 2026; this timeline is provided for transparency and internal planning purposes.HPE is an Equal Employment Opportunity/ Veterans/Disabled/LGBT employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, or any other protected category, and all decisions we make are made on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. Our goal is to be one global team that is representative of our customers, in an inclusive environment where we can continue to innovate and grow together. 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Collins, Colorado, United States of America; San Jose, California, United States of America; Bloomington, Minnesota, United States of America; Andover, Massachusetts, United States of AmericaType: Full time