Sr. Director of Networking, Thought Leadership
Sr. Director of Networking, Thought Leadership This role has been designated as ‘Remote/Teleworker’, which means you will primarily work from home. Who We Are: 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. Job Description: We are seeking a proven and experienced visionary Senior Director to be part of our Field CTO Networking team at Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE). This executive-level role involves engaging with customers, partners, industry forums, and internal teams to shape and communicate the strategic direction of HPE’s networking portfolio. The ideal candidate will possess deep technical expertise, industry insight, and exceptional communication skills to position HPE as a leader in networking technology innovation across diverse verticals. This position can be done on a remote basis from the US or EMEA, proximity to a major airport is preferred. Key Responsibilities: Provide thought leadership and strategic guidance across the entire HPE networking portfolio, engaging with sales, product management, engineering, and external stakeholders. Develop and curate industry-specific technical positions, including white papers, presentations, patents, and market positioning. Lead large-scale, sponsored engagements to demonstrate HPE’s technological capabilities aligned with customer needs. Deliver keynote speeches and industry presentations globally, tailored for executive audiences, industry analysts, and technical professionals. Maintain in-depth knowledge of current and emerging networking technologies, standards, and industry trends. Collaborate with internal teams to influence product development, roadmaps, and innovation strategies. Mentor and role model leadership within the technical community and engage with external industry forums and communities. Advise executive leadership on technology strategy, industry trends, and market opportunities. Support inbound thought leadership initiatives by capturing industry insights and customer feedback to inform product and strategy development. The position will require at least 50% travel to customer, company or industry event locations globally. Qualifications: 15+ years of experience in networking technology, product development, or related domains with a proven track record of innovation. Expertise in networking standards, emerging technologies, and industry verticals such as enterprise, telecom, and data centers. Exceptional communication skills with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences, including executives. Proven track record of public speaking engagements. Demonstrated leadership in shaping technology strategy, influencing product design, and mentoring teams. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking capabilities. 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. Personal & Professional Development We also invest in your career because the better you are, the better we all are. We have specific programs catered to helping you reach any career goals you have — whether you want to become a knowledge expert in your field or apply your skills to another division. Unconditional Inclusion We are unconditionally inclusive in the way we work and celebrate individual uniqueness. 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. Let's Stay Connected: Follow @HPECareers on Instagram to see the latest on people, culture and tech at HPE. #executive, #networking Job: EngineeringJob Level: TCP_08 "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 200,000 - 400,000 in Massachusetts // 200,000 - 425,500 in New York // 176,000 - 425,500 in Connecticut & Georgia & New Jersey & North Carolina & Texas The listed salary range reflects base salary. Variable incentives may also be offered." "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. Information about employee benefits offered in the US can be found at https://myhperewards.com/main/new-hire-enrollment.html HPE is an Equal Employment Opportunity/ Veterans/Disabled/LGBT employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, or any other protected category, and all decisions we make are made on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. 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