Sr. Director, Compute Category Management at Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Texas, United States

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Technology, Hardware, IT InfrastructureIndustries

Requirements

  • 12+ years’ experience in product/category management, ideally in compute/server technology or related fields
  • Proven leadership of remote and multi-level teams
  • P&L management experience
  • Strong business acumen
  • Comfort in customer-facing roles
  • Additional skills: Accountability, Active Learning, Active Listening, Assertiveness, Bias, Building Rapport, Buyer Personas, Coaching, Complex Sales, Creativity, Critical Thinking, Cross-Functional Teamwork, Customer Experience Strategy, Customer Interactions, Design Thinking, Empathy, Financial Acumen, Follow-Through, Growth Mindset, Identifying Sales Opportunities, Industry Knowledge, Intellectual Curiosity, Long Term Planning, Managing Ambiguity (+6 more)

Responsibilities

  • Lead marketing, operational, and pricing of assigned product segment (ex: HPE ProLiant Compute Products)
  • Build short and mid-term plans to achieve market growth, revenue and operating profit goals
  • Develop and lead cross-functional go-to-market team to support daily execution of marketing, operational and financial activities
  • Design strategy with field sales teams, sales management and other key category stakeholders on programs and product positioning to win business
  • Represent HPE externally with customers and partners; drive demand generation

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Category ManagementProduct StrategyPortfolio PlanningGo-to-Market ExecutionPricing StrategyCross-Functional LeadershipMarket GrowthRevenue ManagementTeam ManagementServer ProductsProLiant Compute

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this role remote or does it require office work?

This role is designated as ‘Remote/Teleworker’, meaning you will primarily work from home, though the ideal location is in Houston, TX headquarters and it could be based anywhere in the United States.

What experience is required for this position?

Candidates need 12+ years’ experience in product/category management, ideally in compute/server technology or related fields, proven leadership of remote and multi-level teams, and P&L management experience.

What is the salary or compensation for this role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What is the company culture like at HPE?

HPE's culture thrives on finding new and better ways to accelerate what’s next, values varied backgrounds, offers flexibility to manage work and personal needs, embraces bold moves together, and supports career growth.

How large is the team this role will manage?

The role involves managing a cross-functional team of approximately 17-20 reports.

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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