HPC & AI - Power & Cooling Product Manager

Hewlett Packard Enterprise; Westford (MA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Hewlett Packard Enterprise is seeking a Product Manager for Power & Cooling within its HPC & AI portfolio. This hybrid role requires onsite presence about two days per week in the Massachusetts area, and you will own the lifecycle of advanced liquid cooling and power-distribution solutions.

You will drive strategy, collaborate across Engineering, Supply Chain, Marketing, and Sales, and translate market needs into clear product requirements and launches.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of product management in data center cooling, power systems, or HPC environments.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Thermal Engineering; MBA preferred.
• Demonstrated understanding of liquid cooling, heat transfer, and power distribution for HPC/AI.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end strategy and roadmap for liquid cooling and power solutions.
• Collaborate with engineering, design, and operations to translate market needs into requirements.
• Develop a multi-horizon product strategy and monitor portfolio health.
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to shape priorities and GTM plans.
• Represent HPE at industry events and enable sales with technical material.

Skills

Product strategy

Cross-functional leadership

Financial analysis

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Prioritization & execution

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Thermal Engineering

MBA or advanced technical degree preferred

Job description

Job Overview

Role: Product Manager for Power & Cooling within HPE’s HPC & AI business. This is a hybrid position, requiring an average of 2 days per week at a HPE office.

Job Description

As a Product Manager, you will design, plan, develop, and manage a portfolio of advanced liquid cooling and power distribution solutions throughout the product lifecycle—from new product definition and enhancements to planning, design, forecasting, production, and end of life.

Responsibilities

• Lead and drive the end‑to‑end strategy and operational product roadmap for liquid cooling and power distribution solutions (Rear Door Heat Exchangers (RDHX), ARCS rack, DLC cold plates, CDUs, PDUs, rack manifolds).
• Define the value proposition, target customer segments, and business case to bring innovative and disruptive power & cooling products to market aligned with HPE’s HPC & AI portfolio.
• Collaborate with engineering, design, and operations to translate market requirements into clear product requirements, features, and specifications; drive development from concept to launch, meeting quality standards and schedule.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive product strategy and multi‑horizon roadmap; provide state‑of‑the‑union assessments covering past technologies, future planning, competitors, and vendor landscape.
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify trends, customer needs, regulatory and sustainability requirements; convert insights into product development priorities and go‑to‑market strategies.
• Represent HPE’s liquid cooling and power capabilities at industry forums, trade shows, and customer events; deliver customer‑facing presentations and technical enablement for sales and presales teams.
• Create collateral, including performance charts/curves, technical documentation, TCO models, and positioning content; partner with Marketing on messaging and launch deliverables.
• Collaborate across the value chain (Engineering, Supply Chain, Services, Finance, Marketing, GTM) to optimize margins, SKU strategy, inventory, pricing, and portfolio health across the lifecycle (plan, develop, launch, manage, exit).
• Own portfolio quality and reliability objectives (validation plans, qualification criteria, field performance monitoring) and drive continuous improvement with vendors/ODMs and internal teams.
• Partner with Sales and Customer Success to support strategic deals, reference architectures, and solution sizing for HPC/AI workloads; act as the technical product evangelist for power & cooling.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Thermal Sciences, or related field; MBA or advanced technical degree preferred.
• 8+ years of product management experience in data center cooling, power systems, or HPC environments, including ownership of strategy, roadmap, and launches.
• Demonstrated technical understanding of liquid cooling technologies (direct liquid cooling, CDUs, manifolds), heat transfer/thermal management, and power distribution for HPC/AI systems.

Knowledge & Skills

• Expert ability to develop product strategy and lead cross‑functional teams through complex, ambiguous programs; strong stakeholder management and influence skills.
• Expert skills in cost‑efficient solution design, portfolio margin optimization, pricing, and financial performance analysis (P&L ownership, ROI, attach rate).
• Strong business acumen with proficiency in root cause analysis, risk management, and data‑driven decision making.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to articulate complex thermal/power concepts to technical and executive audiences; capable of delivering product‑specific technical training.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment with a bias for action; adept at prioritization and execution across multiple programs.
• Familiarity with sustainability metrics and standards relevant to data centers (e.g., energy efficiency KPIs).

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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.

Hewlett Packard Enterprise is EEO Protected Veteran/ Individual with Disabilities. HPE will comply with all applicable laws related to employer use of arrest and conviction records, including laws requiring employers to consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories.