VP, Data Center Networking & Open Networking

Hobbsnews; Sunnyvale, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 260,000 - 544,000; Full time

Job summary

Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) seeks a Vice President of Product Management for Data Center Networking to define and lead our portfolio strategy, including open networking and SONiC-based capabilities. The role requires coordinating across engineering, architecture, sales, GTM, finance, services, and partners to drive adoption and growth.

The leader will bring 15+ years of data center networking leadership, strong executive communication, and a track record of building high-performing teams.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of product management and leadership in data center networking or related field.
• Experience turning market needs into portfolio strategy and executable roadmaps.

Responsibilities

• Set multi-year product strategy and roadmap for data center networking portfolio.
• Identify priority customer segments, use cases, and market opportunities across enterprise, cloud-native, service provider, and AI infrastructure environments.
• Translate insights into product requirements and portfolio decisions.
• Partner with engineering and architecture to balance innovation, quality, and time to market.
• Lead a senior product management team and develop talent.

Skills

Data center networking

Open networking

SONiC

AI-ready infrastructure

Executive leadership

Strategic product planning

Cross-functional influence

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, or related field

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Open networking ecosystems

Networking hardware/software ecosystems

Job description

Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) seeks a Vice President of Product Management for Data Center Networking to define and lead our portfolio strategy, including open networking and SONiC-based capabilities. The role requires coordinating across engineering, architecture, sales, GTM, finance, services, and partners to drive adoption and growth.

The leader will bring 15+ years of data center networking leadership, strong executive communication, and a track record of building high-performing teams.