Senior Software Product Manager (Palo Alto, California)

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Description -

Overview

HP's Personal Systems division is building a next-generation software and services ecosystem for consumer PCs, transforming the device into an intelligent, personalized platform.

HP Media Network team is at the forefront of this effort-developing a unified platform that leverages customer behavioral data and HP-owned touchpoints to deliver relevant recommendations, seamless experiences, and integrated digital services across commerce, entertainment, utilities, and advertising.

We are looking for a Senior Software Product Manager to lead end-to-end product strategy and execution across this ecosystem. This role is ideal for a product leader who thrives in 0→1 innovation , can operate across multiple product domains, and is passionate about shaping the future of the PC experience.

Key Responsibilities

Product Strategy & Execution

• Define and drive the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for HP's consumer software and service ecosystem

• Lead 0→1 development of new software experiences across commerce, entertainment, utilities, and advertising

• Present product strategy, roadmap, and business cases to senior leadership (VP-level and above)

Platform & Ecosystem Development

• Oversee product areas including:

  • Commerce (cashback, subscriptions, payments)

  • Entertainment (video, music services)

  • Utility (e.g., password management)

  • Advertisement and marketing platforms

  • Data pipelines and infrastructure

  • Ensure seamless integration across Windows, web, and HP software ecosystem

Customer Experience & Technical Collaboration

• Partner with design teams to define end-to-end user experiences

• Collaborate with engineering to define technical architecture and deliver scalable, high-quality software

• Ensure reliability, performance, and security of the platform in partnership with engineering and security teams

Data, Insights & Growth

• Drive data-informed decision-making through analytics, insights, and experimentation

• Lead A/B testing and experimentation frameworks to optimize user engagement and monetization

• Continuously improve products through customer insights and behavioral data analysis

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Work closely with:

  • Data science teams to build intelligent, personalized experiences

  • Finance and accounting teams to develop financial models and business cases

  • Legal, privacy, and compliance teams to meet regulatory requirements

  • Marketing teams to define and execute go-to-market strategies

  • Engage with external partners to integrate third-party services into HP's ecosystem

Program & Stakeholder Management

• Lead complex, cross-functional initiatives across a global organization

• Align diverse stakeholders and drive execution in ambiguous and fast-moving environments

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in software product management , with experience in one or more of the following:

  • Commerce platforms

  • PC utilities

  • Digital entertainment services

  • Advertising or marketing technology

• Strong expertise in:

  • Product strategy and roadmap development

  • Customer research and insight generation

  • Software development processes (Agile, Scrum)

• Solid understanding of:

  • Desktop PC user experience and Windows ecosystem

  • Data analytics and experimentation (A/B testing)

  • Marketing and advertising systems

• Proven ability to:

  • Drive complex programs across cross-functional teams

  • Communicate effectively with senior leadership through presentations and documentation

  • Navigate ambiguity and scale execution in large organizations

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with:

  • Windows application development and PC platform ecosystem

  • Subscription services, ad-tech, or digital media platforms

• Knowledge of:

  • UX design principles (customer journeys, wireframing, usability)

  • Product marketing, branding, and customer acquisition strategies

  • Legal, privacy, and compliance in digital platforms

• Strong background in:

  • Data-driven product development and growth strategies

  • Advertising and marketing financial models

• Experience in:

  • Business development and partner ecosystem management

  • MBA or equivalent business experience is a plus

What Success Looks Like

• Define and deliver a clear, compelling product vision and roadmap aligned with executive stakeholders

• Launch and scale high-quality, secure, and engaging software experiences for HP customers

• Establish and grow sustainable revenue streams across multiple product areas

• Drive measurable improvements in:

  • User engagement

  • Customer satisfaction

  • Revenue growth

Play a key role in building a holistic HP consumer software ecosystem that enhances the PC experience

The pay range for this role is $147,050to $230,850USD 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.

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Software

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Full time

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Shift 1, 0% premium (United States of America)

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