AI for Networking Channel Sr Specialist

AI for Networking Channel Sr Specialist 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.

HPE Networking is seeking an AI Networking Channel Lead to help accelerate growth across the Campus & Branch portfolio through our global channel ecosystem. This role will work closely with Partner Account Managers, Partner Solution Engineers, distributors, and channel partners to drive partner activation, pipeline creation, technical readiness, and opportunity development. Working closely with Partner Account Managers (PAMs), Partner Solution Engineers (PSEs), Networking Specialists, Campus & Branch Business Units, and regional teams, this individual will help design and execute regional growth initiatives, support partner enablement programs, and accelerate adoption of HPE Networking's AI-native Campus & Branch solutions through the channel. They will provide market insight, identify growth opportunities, and influence partner investment and business development activities. The ideal candidate combines commercial and technical acumen, relationship-building skills, and foundational networking knowledge to help partners identify, influence, and progress customer opportunities.

Sales & Technical Acceleration Lead & deliver execution of Campus & Branch channel growth initiatives resulting in pipeline generation and revenue growth. Drive AI networking adoption, Campus & Branch modernization, Enterprise network transformation, cloud-managed networking, and lifecycle expansion through effective solution positioning and managed services. Identify, develop and support competitive displacement programs and migration opportunities. Partner with PAMs, PSEs, Networking Specialists, and business unit stakeholders to execute regional sales plays, strategic initiatives, and high-value opportunities. Provide market intelligence, competitive insights, and partner feedback to help shape regional growth strategies and priorities Partner Opportunity Development Identify, qualify, and progress strategic opportunities with targeted partners. Provide technical guidance and solution positioning and competitive differentiation for partners throughout the sales cycle. Collaborate with partners to develop customer architectures, build managed service practices, business cases, adoption strategies, and transformation roadmaps aligned to business outcomes. Partner Enablement & Readiness Support the development and delivery of partner technical enablement, certification, managed services, demo, proof-of-concept (PoC), and readiness programs. Deliver technical workshops, boot camps, and partner activation activities. Champion partner capability development across the HPE Networking Campus & Branch portfolio, driving cross-sell and software attach opportunities. Develop partner competency across the HPE Networking Campus & Branch portfolio, driving cross-sell opportunities and cross pollination Qualifications Required Bachelor Degree or equivalent in Networking/Computer Science Engineering or related field 8+ years of relevant work experience or equivalent in enterprise networking, channel development, technical sales, partner engineering, solution