Distinguished Technologist- Self Driving Networks, Switching

Switching Product Leader, Self Driving Networks    This role has been designed as 'Hybrid' with a requirement that you will work on average 2 days per week from an HPE office.

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We are seeking a Product Leader to lead the strategy, roadmap, and lifecycle management of HPE's enterprise switching portfolio, with a focus on delivering self-driving wired networks powered by AI-native, cloud-managed operations. This leader will own portfolio growth, market leadership, and platform innovation across campus, branch, and data center switching, spanning multiple product generations in a fast-moving enterprise networking market. The ideal candidate has a proven record of managing complex hardware and software product portfolios in enterprise switching, campus networking, or adjacent infrastructure markets. They pair strong business acumen with deep technical credibility, and can balance customer requirements, market dynamics, engineering execution, and financial targets to deliver differentiated products and sustained growth. This role requires an independent thinker who works well in a highly collaborative environment and can influence teams across engineering, sales, marketing, operations, finance, and executive leadership.

Define and execute the long-term vision, strategy, and roadmap for the enterprise switching portfolio, including cloud-managed and AI-driven operations for wired networks. Drive portfolio planning and investment decisions based on market trends, customer needs, competitive analysis, and business objectives; lead lifecycle management from concept through end-of-life. Engage directly with customers, partners, and analysts to validate strategy; represent the wired portfolio in executive customer engagements, industry events, and strategic planning. Partner with engineering on product requirements, business cases, and development priorities; ensure roadmap execution balances innovation, customer commitments, technical feasibility, and financial outcomes. Own business cases, pricing, revenue forecasts, and investment plans; monitor portfolio performance, market share, profitability, and adoption metrics.

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Business, or related field; 12+ years of product management or product line management experience, with 5+ years leading product managers or cross-functional product teams. Proven experience managing hardware-based product portfolios in enterprise switching, campus/branch/data center networking, or cloud-managed networking. Strong understanding of Layer 2/3 switching, network architectures including EVPN VXLAN for large campus architectures, and AI-driven network operations; demonstrated success taking networking products from concept through launch and lifecycle. Outstanding communication, executive presentation, and stakeholder management skills.

Advanced technical degree. Experience with cloud-managed switching, network management platforms, or AIOps for wired networks; familiarity with wireless, routing, and network security adjacencies. Strong financial acumen and experience operating in a global technology organization.   Accessibility HPE is committed to creating an