Senior Product Manager - Data Center Switching

HPE Aruba Networking; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 136,500 - 276,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

Personal and professional development programs

Inclusive work environment

Job summary

HPE Aruba Networking is seeking a talented product management professional for a hybrid role focused on telemetry and analytics for our data center portfolio. The ideal candidate has 5-10 years of relevant experience and works collaboratively with engineering and external partners.

Key responsibilities include managing feature requirements, assisting with go-to-market initiatives, and guiding stakeholders through the product lifecycle. This position offers a competitive salary ranging from $136,500 to $276,500, depending on location and experience.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in Data Center/Product Management.
• Ability to distill complex ideas into concise value propositions.
• Extensive team skills and ability to influence work through others.

Responsibilities

• Focus on telemetry and analytics for data center portfolio.
• Manage feature requirements and collaborate with engineering leads.
• Assist with go-to-market initiatives related to full-stack solutions.

Skills

Product management

Data Center virtualization technologies

Telemetry and analytics

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Cost-efficient solution building

Education

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or Engineering

MBA or advanced degree preferred

Tools

VMware

Cisco

Arista

Juniper

Job description

This role is designed as a hybrid position, with an expectation to work on average two days per week from an HPE office.

Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) is a leading edge-to-cloud company advancing the way people live and work.

Job Description

• Focus on the telemetry and analytics direction for the data center portfolio, manage feature requirements, definition, and work with engineering and PLM leads to turn concepts into reality.
• Identify the right technology partners, both internal and external, to maximize the adoption of these features and capabilities.
• Be the relationship manager for these technology partners.
• Assist with go-to-market initiatives related to full-stack solutions (Networking, Compute, Storage, etc.).
• Manage existing switching platforms and participate in defining future platforms.
• Be the recognized authority on relevant subject matter including technologies, theories, and techniques.
• Successfully operate in the most complex disciplines.
• Manage cross-division functional teams or projects that affect the organization's long-term goals and objectives.
• Routinely exercise independent judgment in developing methods, techniques, and criteria for achieving objectives.
• Assist in developing strategy and direction, including creating high-level and detailed presentations.

Education and Experience Required

• Highly motivated product management professional with 5-10 years of Data Center/Product Management experience.
• Bachelor of Science degree or equivalent in computer science, engineering, or related field of study.
• Working knowledge of Data Center virtualization technologies, protocols, containers, network applications, and cloud/multi-cloud environments.
• Deep understanding of telemetry and analytics, what aspects of the same are most valuable to run large data centers – planning and troubleshooting.
• 6+ years of experience with Data Center technologies from VMware, HPE, Cisco, Arista, Juniper, etc.
• MBA or advanced degree in computer science or engineering preferred.

Knowledge and Skills

• Ability to distill complex ideas/concepts into concise value propositions.
• Ability to synthesize market data and customer requirements into a Product Requirement Document (PRD) and Business Case to bring innovative and disruptive products to market, including narrowing features to target specific customer segments.
• Ability to wear multiple hats, ranging from software features, to hardware, to go-to-market.
• Guide key stakeholders on the portfolio strategy across all phases of the lifecycle (e.g., planning, development, launch, management, exit).
• Ability to identify, collaborate with, and onboard external vendors whose products are complementary to our solutions and provide value-add to our customers.
• Extensive team skills and ability to cross-functionally drive and influence work through others, mentor teams to achieve results for complex, ambiguous projects.
• Extensive skills in cost-efficient solution building and financial performance metric creation.

Salary

The expected salary/wage range for this position is as follows. Actual offer may vary based on geographic location, work experience, education/training, and/or skill level.

• United States of America: Annual Salary USD 136,500 – 260,500 in Massachusetts.
• United States of America: Annual Salary USD 136,500 – 276,500 in California & New York.
• United States of America: Annual Salary USD 120,500 – 276,500 in Texas.

Variable incentives may also be offered.

Benefits

Health & Wellbeing: We provide a comprehensive suite of benefits that support physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing.

Personal & Professional Development: We invest in your career growth through specific programs.

Inclusive Environment: We celebrate individual uniqueness and promote flexibility.

EEO 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 are based on qualifications, merit, and business need. Our goal is to be one global team that is representative of our customers and in an inclusive environment where we can continue to innovate and grow together.

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