SE Field Enablement Program Manager

SE Field Enablement Program Manager    This role has been designed as 'Hybrid' with a requirement that you will work on average 2 days per week 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.

As a HPE Networking SE Enablement Program Manager, you will play a crucial role in driving the success and adoption of HPE Networking's portfolio. You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing enablement efforts that empower HPE Networking's sales and technical teams to effectively position and sell the AI Driven Enterprise Technology for which Gartner has placed us in the leadership position for 3 consecutive years. Your expertise in the Enterprise networking and your ability to lead cross-functional teams will be instrumental in achieving business objectives and driving customer success. You will develop and deliver impactful technical training supporting both new product introductions and mature advanced technologies.

Driving HPE Networking’s SE Enablement Strategy: Diligently drive SE enablement partnering with members from product development, product marketing, SE leadership and channel teams, aligning with HPE Networking’s overall business goals and sales objectives. Content Development: Collaborate with subject matter experts, product management, and marketing teams to create high-quality enablement content, including training materials, playbooks, sales guides, demo scripts, and solution presentations. Training Delivery: Deliver engaging training sessions, both virtual and in-person, to HPE Networking sales engineers, and channel partners, to equip them with the knowledge and skills required to effectively sell and support HPE Networking's networking portfolio. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with portfolio enablement, product management, engineering, marketing, and other stakeholders to gather feedback, incorporate product updates, and ensure that enablement materials are up to date and aligned with the latest product offerings. Enablement Metrics and Reporting: Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness and impact of enablement programs. Generate regular reports to track progress, identify areas for improvement, and communicate success to stakeholders. Industry and Competitive Analysis: Stay abreast of industry trends, competitive landscape, and customer challenges in the campus and enterprise access layer and switching space. Incorporate this knowledge into enablement programs to help position HPE Networking's solutions as industry-leading and differentiated.

Bachelor's degree, relevant industry-based certifications or other certified training is a must.  Experience as a field seller or SE is a major plus.   Proven experience (5+ years) in program management, technical sales or enablement roles, preferably within the networking, software aaS, or telecommunications industry. Strong knowledge of access layer and switching technologies, AI operations, routing protocols, data center technologies, SD-WAN technologies, and security considerations. Experience with Cisco, HPE Networking or Aruba enterprise networking solutions is a plus. Excellent presentation and communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical