Principal Product Manager - Cloud Service Provider Products (San Jose)

Principal Product Manager - Cloud Service Provider ProductsThis 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:The HPE Private Cloud team is focused on delivering a best-in-class CloudOps software platform for Cloud Service Providers (CSPs) with HPE Morpheus, HVM, SDN, Zerto, and the broader HPE CloudOps portfolio.We are seeking a highly driven Principal Product Manager to help define and execute HPE’s CSP product strategy. This role requires a strong blend of technical depth, CSP domain expertise, customer engagement, and cross-functional leadership.The ideal candidate understands how Service Providers build, operate, and monetize multi-tenant cloud platforms and has deep familiarity with virtualization, IaaS, managed services, and hybrid cloud operations. VMware Cloud Provider (VCPP), MSP, or CSP industry experience is strongly preferred.The primary work location is as listed; however, remote work options will be considered.Management Level Definition:Contributions have visible technical impact on a product or major subcomponent. Applies in-depth professional knowledge and innovative ideas to solve complex problems. Visible contributions improve time-to-market, achieve cost reductions, or satisfy current and future unmet customer needs. Recognized internal authority on key technology area applying innovative principles and ideas. Provides technical leadership for significant project/program work. Leads or participates in cross-functional initiatives and contributes to mentorship and knowledge sharing across the organization.Responsibilities:Serve as the “Voice of the CSP” across the HPE CloudOps software portfolioDrive product requirements and roadmap priorities for CSP use cases including:Multi-tenancySelf-service provisioningAPI-first automationDRaaS / BackupSDN / networkingMigration workflowsSovereign cloud requirementsKubernetes and container servicesWork closely with CSP customers, strategic partners, field teams, and engineering to identify product gaps and operational blockersTranslate CSP business and operational requirements into clear product requirements and user storiesPartner with engineering teams to prioritize features and drive roadmap executionSupport beta programs, design partner engagements, and CSP technical validationsCollaborate with Sales, GTM, Marketing, Support, and Solutions Engineering teams to accelerate CSP adoptionHelp define CSP reference architectures, operational workflows, and best practicesParticipate in customer briefings, industry events, and strategic CSP engagementsEducation and Experience Required:Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in computer science, engineering, or related field10+ years of experience in product management, cloud platforms, virtualization, or service provider technologiesStrong understanding of virtualization, hybrid cloud, and multi-tenant infrastructure platformsVMware Cloud Provider / VCPP experience strongly preferredExperience working with CSPs, MSPs, hosting providers, or managed service environments strongly preferredTechnical understanding and knowledge of the relevant industryKnowledge and Skills:Deep understanding of CSP operational models and managed servicesStrong knowledge of virtualization, cloud orchestration, networking, DR, and infrastructure automationExperience with cloud platforms such as VMware, OpenStack, Nutanix, Kubernetes, or public cloud platformsStrong customer engagement and cross-functional leadership skillsAbility to influence engineering and business stakeholders without direct authorityComfortable operating in fast-moving, highly ambiguous environmentsExperience with agile product management tools such as Jira and ConfluenceStrong written and verbal communication skills#unitedstates #LI-Remote#unitedstates #LI-Remote #LI-HybridWhat 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#hybridcloudJob:EngineeringJob Level:TCP_05The 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 172,000 - 349,000 in California // 152,000 - 349,000 in TexasThe listed salary range reflects base salary. Variable incentives may also be offered.Information about employee benefits offered in the US can be found at 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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