HPC and AI Category Manager at Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Houston, Texas, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Information Technology, Cloud Computing, Edge ComputingIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should possess a University or Bachelor's degree in marketing or finance, with an advanced degree or MBA preferred. A minimum of 8+ years of professional experience in a combination of Marketing, Sales, and Business Planning is required. Experience in Consumer and/or Commercial Partner management, or End User Account management as an alternative, is also necessary. Strong knowledge of the IT industry, multidimensional business planning skills, and financial planning and modeling skills are essential. The role also requires strong communication skills for interacting with senior management both internally and externally, as well as knowledge of promotional marketing processes and practices, and negotiation skills to effectively frame the product value proposition.

Responsibilities

The HPC and AI Category Manager will define and manage the product offering, positioning, and pricing across the product life cycle for a given portfolio, guiding sales teams on product-related dimensions. This includes planning the business objective for a specific portfolio and achieving it through ongoing adjustments to product decisions. The role requires acting as the lead expert in competitive product knowledge, communicating and supporting sales forces on product strategies, and defining advertising and demand generation priorities in partnership with the Marketing function. Responsibilities also include actively contributing to the definition of the category business plan, establishing relationships and representing the team with the sales force and other partners at a senior level, and having product line and quota responsibility for a significant share of the product range or a specific customer segment. Additionally, the role involves functional responsibility for the team in areas like market analysis, marketing engagement, and sales force communication, potentially leading a subset of the team or overall engagement with sales teams and external IT vendors.

Skills

Category Management
Product Management
Pricing Strategy
Market Analysis
Competitive Analysis
Sales Enablement
Demand Generation
HPC
AI

Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Provides enterprise IT solutions and services

About Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Hewlett Packard Enterprise provides enterprise IT solutions with a focus on cloud services, artificial intelligence, and edge computing. Their products include HPE Ezmeral for managing containers, HPE GreenLake for cloud services, and HPE Aruba for networking. These solutions help businesses improve their performance and adapt to digital changes. HPE's business model includes selling hardware, software, and services, as well as offering subscription-based services and long-term contracts. What sets HPE apart from competitors is its commitment to open-source projects and its active developer community, which supports collaboration and innovation. The company's goal is to empower organizations to transform digitally and optimize their operations.

Houston, TexasHeadquarters
1939Year Founded
IPOCompany Stage
Hardware, Enterprise Software, AI & Machine LearningIndustries
10,001+Employees

Risks

Integration challenges with Juniper Networks may delay AI-driven networking benefits.
Competition from startups like Flywheel could impact HPE's AI and cloud services.
HPE's acquisition strategy may strain resources and distract from core operations.

Differentiation

HPE's GreenLake offers a unique hybrid cloud platform for diverse IT environments.
HPE Ezmeral provides advanced container management, enhancing enterprise AI and analytics capabilities.
HPE's Aruba solutions integrate cloud security and networking for seamless, secure connectivity.

Upsides

HPE's acquisition of Juniper Networks boosts AI-driven innovation in networking.
OpsRamp acquisition enhances HPE's IT management with AI-based automation capabilities.
Axis Security integration strengthens HPE's cloud security offerings with SASE solutions.

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