Product Manager – Network Automation

Who We Are:

Hewlett Packard Enterprise is a 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.

We are seeking an experienced Product Manager to lead the strategy, development, and delivery of automation‑driven networking solutions as a differentiated offering. This role focuses on building scalable, intelligent automation workflows that streamline network deployment and operations across complex environments. The ideal candidate combines deep technical expertise with strong product leadership to drive innovation and business impact.

• Define and execute the product vision and roadmap for network automation solutions.
• Lead the design and delivery of automation workflows for network deployment, provisioning, and day‑2 operations.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to build and integrate automation frameworks, including MCP servers and related infrastructure, and define the agentic framework workflows.
• Translate customer needs and operational challenges into scalable, automation‑first product features.
• Drive differentiation through intelligent automation, AI/ML integrations, and workflow orchestration.
• Work cross‑functionally with engineering, sales, and customer success to ensure successful product adoption.
• Establish metrics to measure product performance, efficiency gains, and operational impact.
• Stay abreast of industry trends in networking, automation, and infrastructure as code (IaC).

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Computer Science, Electrical, or related field); advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in product management, network engineering, or automation‑focused roles.
• Strong expertise in network automation technologies (e.g., Ansible, Python, Terraform, or similar tools).
• Hands‑on experience with MCP servers and automation infrastructure.
• Proven experience delivering networking workflows for deployment and operations at scale.
• Deep understanding of networking concepts (routing, switching, SDN, cloud networking).
• Experience working in Agile environments and leading cross‑functional teams.

• Experience with AI‑driven or intent‑based networking solutions.
• Familiarity with Dev Ops and Net Dev Ops  practices.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with a data‑driven mindset.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

• Product strategy and roadmap development
• Network automation and orchestration; expertise working with REST APIs
• MCP server development, integration and management
• Familiarity with agentic frameworks and LLMs
• Customer‑centric thinking
• Technical architecture understanding

Health & Wellbeing – A comprehensive suite of benefits that supports physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing.

Personal & Professional Development – Programs to help you reach career goals, whether you want to become a knowledge expert in your field or apply your skills to another division.

Unconditional Inclusion – Inclusive work environment that values varied backgrounds and offers flexible work arrangements.

United States of America:
Annual Salary USD 183, in California.
Variable incentives may also be offered.

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 based on qualifications, merit, and business need.

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.