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 ...