Thin Client Product Manager (Spring, Texas)

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Description -

The Thin Client Product Manager is responsible for end-to-end product ownership across the Thin Client portfolio, spanning new product introduction (NPI), sustaining execution, and big deal / strategic customer engagement . This role drives execution excellence from concept through end-of-life while balancing customer requirements, cost, margin, and ecosystem alignment.

The Product Manager serves as the primary business and execution owner for assigned Thin Client platforms, working cross-functionally with engineering, supply chain, finance, sales, marketing, and ecosystem partners to deliver differentiated products on time and at scale. This role is also a key interface for large customer opportunities , ensuring product readiness, configuration alignment, and issue resolution to win and retain strategic deals.

Key Responsibilities

New Product Introduction (NPI) Execution

• Own end-to-end NPI execution for Thin Client platforms from program kickoff through production readiness, launch, and post-launch stabilization
• Drive POR-to-launch execution excellence, including schedule alignment, cost targets, BOM readiness, risk management, and cross-functional issue resolution
• Partner closely with Worldwide Marketing to develop and deliver key marketing messages, value propositions, and competitive positioning for new Thin Client launches
• Ensure creation and readiness of marketing deliverables, including product briefs, launch assets, sales tools, roadmap narratives, and internal enablement content
• Serve as the primary product point of contact for launch execution across Engineering, Supply Chain, Finance, Sales, and Marketing
• Ensure launch readiness across pricing, segmentation, lifecycle alignment, and field enablement in coordination with category teams

Sustaining & Lifecycle Management

• Act as the business owner for shipping Thin Client products throughout their lifecycle
• Drive sustaining activities including quality, cost improvements, component transitions, regulatory updates, and issue resolution
• Manage EOM/EOS planning , lifecycle matrices, and portfolio transitions in partnership with supply chain planning
• Partner with WW supply chain and regional teams to resolve manufacturing, availability, and cost challenges
• Track portfolio health aligned to margin, attach, and customer satisfaction goals

Big Deal & Strategic Customer Management

• Serve as product lead for strategic and high-impact customer deals , including healthcare, government, and large enterprise accounts
• Partner with Sales, Account Teams, and WW GTM on deal-specific product requirements, configurations, and roadmap alignment
• Drive rapid response to customer escalations and special requirements tied to large opportunities
• Balance short-term deal needs with long-term portfolio and roadmap integrity

Portfolio & Ecosystem Leadership

• Contribute to Thin Client roadmap strategy , platform decisions, and ecosystem alignment (OS, silicon, ISVs, accessories)
• Represent Thin Client product management in internal exec reviews, sales forums, and customer engagements
• Act as a subject matter expert for Thin Client solutions, positioning HP's differentiation in cloud and virtual computing environments
• Influence cross-portfolio alignment with desktops, software, and services

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or related field (MBA preferred)
• 5+ years of experience in Product Management, NPI execution, or lifecycle management in commercial hardware or enterprise solutions
• Proven experience leading cross-functional execution across engineering, supply chain, and GTM teams
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex NPIs and sustaining programs simultaneously
• Experience supporting or leading large customer deals or strategic accounts
• Strong business acumen with understanding of cost, margin, pricing, and portfolio trade-offs
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence at multiple levels

Success Profile

The ideal candidate is execution-driven, customer-focused, and comfortable operating at the intersection of strategy and detail . They bring structure to complexity, thrive in cross-functional environments, and can seamlessly shift between forward-looking NPI execution, day-to-day sustaining decisions, and high-visibility customer deals .

Knowledge & Skills
• Agile Methodology
• Analytics
• Business Development
• Business Strategies
• Business To Business
• Customer Relationship Management
• Data Analysis
• Digital Marketing
• Go-to-Market Strategy
• Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Market Research
• Marketing
• Marketing Strategies
• New Product Development
• Product Management
• Product Marketing
• Product Strategy
• Project Management
• Thought Leadership
• Value Propositions

Cross-Org Skills
• Effective Communication
• Results Orientation
• Learning Agility
• Digital Fluency
• Customer Centricity

Impact & Scope
• Impacts function and leads and/or provides expertise to functional project teams and may participate in cross-functional initiatives.

Complexity
• Works on complex problems where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of multiple factors.

Disclaimer
• This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed in this role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, responsibilities, knowledge, etc. These may be subject to change and additional functions may be assigned as needed by management.

The pay range for this role is  $105,050  to  $161,800  USD annually with additional opportunities for pay in the form of bonus and/or equity (applies to United States of America candidates only). Pay varies by work location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Benefits:

HP offers a comprehensive benefits package for this position, including:

• 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 ( US benefits overview )

The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.

Job -

Marketing

Schedule -

Full time

Shift -

No shift premium (United States of America)

Travel -

25%

Relocation -

No

Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) - 

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