Principal Product Manager Hardware, Cloud Infrastructure and AI Networking

Role Description

HPE is seeking a highly motivated individual to drive product strategy, roadmap planning, and execution for our Cloud Provider and Hyperscaler segment, focusing on Tier 1 & Tier 2 customers and emerging AI Cloud Providers (Neoclouds).

This individual will be a key member of HPE’s Routing Infrastructure Solutions Product Management organization. They will act as a strategic partner to HPE’s Corporate Strategy, Go-To-Market, and R&D Engineering teams to define, champion, and drive the evolution of the product portfolio and target customer adoption.

The individual will own the HW product strategy, roadmap, and execution for this critical market, serving as the bridge between corporate strategy, engineering (R&D), and go-to-market teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex HW and system NPI programs leveraging expertise in HW systems and network ASICs.
• Drive the Cloud Customer segment platforms strategy, product definition, and program execution.
• Support fast-moving cloud customer needs and pursue significant opportunities with Tier 1/Tier 2 Cloud customers and Neoclouds building AI clusters.
• Collaborate with customers, sales, and systems engineering to translate market requirements into engineering product requirements.
• Manage requirements and drive engineering commitments in close partnership with various sales teams.
• Perform market and competitive assessment.
• Generate sales and product collateral.
• Partner closely with sales and marketing to develop and execute go-to-market strategies.
• Build and expand relationships with service provider and cloud customers.

Qualifications

• BS/MS in Computer Science/Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in product management in IP networking.
• Expertise on network HW, Systems, and/or network ASICs.
• Proven track record of developing and executing complex strategies across multiple technology domains, geographic markets, and customer sets.
• Ability to analyze competitor products and business strategies in Hyperscalers, Cloud, and Neocloud markets to anticipate moves and changes.
• Ability to prioritize competing opportunities, balance market needs with business strategies, manage trade-offs, and articulate the rationale behind decisions.
• Strong customer orientation used to develop and validate product/solution requirements and build business plans.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Outstanding technical and business presentation skills for executive, partner, analyst, and customer audiences.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

• MBA, or experience successfully running/growing a business.
• Networking SW and HW knowledge, including Networking Protocols for DC and WAN, Network ASICs and Operating Systems.
• Experience working with Hyperscalers, Neoclouds in Americas markets.

Benefits

• Health & Wellbeing: Comprehensive suite of benefits that supports physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing.
• Personal & Professional Development: Specific programs catered to helping you reach any career goals you have.
• Unconditional Inclusion: We celebrate individual uniqueness and provide flexibility to manage work and personal needs.