Senior Product Leader & Strategist, AI Networking Solutions

This role has been designed as ‘Hybrid’ with a requirement that you will work on average 2 days per week from an HPE office., HPE Networking is seeking a visionary Senior Product Leader & Strategist to drive the strategy, roadmap, and execution of next-generation Artificial Intelligence (AI) solutions that transform network operations. This role will lead the definition and delivery of AI-powered products that leverage machine learning, large language models (LLMs), generative AI, and agentic AI frameworks to simplify network management, reduce operational complexity, and create measurable business value for customers and partners.

As a recognized authority in AI product management, you will serve as the bridge between data scientists, software engineers, business leaders, and customers, translating advanced AI capabilities into differentiated products and services. You will define the long-term vision, establish success metrics, and guide cross-functional teams in bringing innovative AI solutions from concept to market., * Define and own the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for AI-driven networking and automation solutions.

• Drive product innovation utilizing machine learning, generative AI, large language models (LLMs), and agentic AI architectures.
• Identify customer pain points and market opportunities, translating them into compelling product requirements and business outcomes.
• Establish product success metrics, KPIs, and execution frameworks to measure customer adoption, operational efficiency, and business impact.
• Partner closely with engineering, data science, UX, sales, customer success, and executive stakeholders to deliver innovative AI capabilities.
• Develop product positioning, competitive differentiation, and go-to-market strategies for AI-enabled networking solutions.
• Lead customer research and market analysis to validate product direction and influence investment decisions.
• Champion the application of emerging AI technologies and industry trends to accelerate innovation and maintain market leadership.
• Drive cross-functional alignment across multiple organizations and business units to support long-term strategic objectives.
• Mentor product managers and influence product management best practices across the organization.
• Represent HPE externally with customers, partners, analysts, and industry forums as a thought leader in AI-powered networking., * Strategic thinker who can balance long-term vision with execution excellence.
• Customer-centric product leader with strong business judgment.
• Influential collaborator who brings diverse teams together around a shared outcome.
• Thought leader passionate about emerging AI technologies and industry transformation.
• Builder who thrives in ambiguity and drives innovation at scale.

What We Can Offer You:

Health & Wellbeing

We strive to provide our team members and their loved ones with a comprehensive suite of benefits that supports their physical, financial and emotional wellbeing.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, Business, or related field.
• 10+ years of product management, product strategy, or product leadership experience.
• Demonstrated experience launching and scaling AI, machine learning, or data-driven products.
• Strong understanding of large language models, generative AI platforms, agentic AI frameworks, and modern AI architectures.
• Experience defining product strategy, roadmaps, and measurable business outcomes for enterprise software or cloud-based solutions.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives involving engineering, data science, and business teams.
• Exceptional communication and executive presentation skills.
• Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making capabilities., * Experience in networking, network operations, cloud networking, enterprise infrastructure, or telecommunications markets.
• Knowledge of AIOps, network automation, observability, predictive analytics, and autonomous systems.
• Experience with AI model lifecycle management, MLOps, and AI governance frameworks.
• Familiarity with conversational AI, copilots, autonomous agents, and multi-agent systems.
• MBA or advanced degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Engineering, or related field.

The expected salary/wage range for this position is provided below. Actual offer may vary from this range based upon geographic location, work experience, education/training, and/or skill level.

• United States of America: Annual Salary USD 194,000 - 412,500 in California The listed salary range reflects base salary. Variable incentives may also be offered.

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.