Manager, HPC/AI Software Product management

This role is designed as a hybrid position with an expectation to work on average 2 days per week from an HPE office. Job Description Leads and manages a team of software product managers for HPC/AI management and solution software products. Responsible for building and leading a high‑performing product management team and ensuring consistent delivery of high‑quality product outcomes across the software portfolio. 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, 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. Benefits Health & Wellbeing: comprehensive suite of benefits that supports physical, financial and emotional wellbeing. Personal & Professional Development: programs that help you reach any career goal, from becoming a knowledge expert to applying skills in another division. Unconditional Inclusion: inclusive culture that values and celebrates individual uniqueness, supporting flexible work arrangements. Salary Range 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 and Wisconsin. Variable incentives may also be offered. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement HPE is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Veteran/Disabled/LGBT employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, or any other protected category, and all decisions are made on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. HPE will comply with all applicable laws related to employer use of arrest and conviction records and will never charge a candidate a registration fee or request personal information such as bank account details, Social Security numbers, or national IDs. For more information, see the Equal Employment Opportunity statement. #J-18808-Ljbffr Hewlett Packard Enterprise