Network Switches Product Line Manager (San Jose, CA)

Network Switches Product Line Manager

This role has been designed as "Onsite" with an expectation that you will primarily work from an HPE office.

Hewlett Packard Enterprise is the 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. Our culture thrives on finding new and better ways to accelerate what's next.

We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good. If you are looking to stretch and grow your career our culture will embrace you. Open up opportunities with HPE.

Job Family Definition:

The Product Line Manager for switches will design, plan, develop and manage a portfolio of switching products throughout the solution portfolio lifecycle: from new product definition or enhancements to existing products; planning, design, forecasting, pricing and production; to end of life.

Management Level Definition:

Contributions include applying developed subject matter expertise to solve common and sometimes complex technical problems and recommending alternatives where necessary. Might act as project lead and provide assistance to lower level professionals. Exercises independent judgment and consults with others to determine best method for accomplishing work and achieving objectives. Indirect leadership by influence with the many functional groups the position interacts with is a key of success,

Location:

This candidate will be working out of our San Jose, California office on a hybrid schedule of at least 2 days in the office.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and communicate a clear and compelling expansion strategy in switching for SMBs that aligns with the company's overall goals and objectives, as well as deliver the best-in-class customer value.
• Identify market trends, customer needs, customer adoptions, and competitive landscape to inform the product strategy.
• Prioritize and define integrated solutions to expand the business beyond its current perimeter
• Create and maintain a detailed product roadmap that outlines the scope and timeline of feature releases and enhancements.
• Prioritize features and improvements based on customer value, business impact, and technical feasibility.
• Work closely with engineering, marketing, sales, and other departments to ensure successful product development and launch.
• Collaborate with UX/UI teams to create intuitive and user-friendly interfaces with ease of use constantly in mind for optimum product/solution adoption and ramp.
• Gather and articulate requirements from various stakeholders, including sales, partners, internal teams, and market research.
• Define clear and actionable use cases and specifications for the development team.
• Write Product Requirement Documents (PRD), participate in technical design discussions that will impact Platform capabilities.
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify opportunities for product differentiation and innovation. Survey partners, monitor adoption and site deployment profiles.
• Stay informed about industry trends and best practice that could impact the product.
• Define key performance indicators (KPIs) and track the success of product and solutions post-launch.
• Analyze data and user/sales feedback to iteratively improve the product and optimize its performance.
• Communicate product updates, milestones, and progress to both internal and partners stakeholders.
• Present product vision, execution strategies, and results to executive leadership and other relevant teams.
• Collaborate with marketing teams and region sales to develop go-to-market strategies, positioning, messaging, and promotional materials.
• Support the launch of new products and features, ensuring a smooth rollout and user adoption.

Education and Experience

Required:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in computer science, engineering or related field of study. MBA or advanced degree in computer science or engineering…