Software Project Manager
About The Position
Hewlett Packard Enterprise is the global edge-to-cloud company, helping companies connect, protect, analyze, and act on their data and applications from edge to cloud. The company fosters a culture that values varied backgrounds, flexibility, and bold moves, encouraging career growth. HPE Networking is expanding its leadership in Secure Access Service Edge (SASE), Zero Trust security, and cloud-delivered networking. This role is for a Software Project Manager with a proven track record in delivering complex software programs, joining the SASE & Security organization. The manager will drive end-to-end execution of software programs, from planning to release, ensuring alignment across product, engineering, QA, cloud operations, and GTM stakeholders. This position offers a high-impact opportunity to contribute to next-generation cloud security and networking solutions.
Requirements
- 7–10 years of software project or program management experience, with a consistent record of delivering complex software initiatives to completion.
- Demonstrated success managing cloud-based, security, or networking software programs.
- Strong, practical understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies and hands‑on experience driving distributed Scrum teams.
- Deep understanding of the full SDLC , from architecture through delivery and post-release support.
- Experience in one or more relevant domains: SASE services , identity, or security policy enforcement Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) Networking platforms , SD-WAN, or network orchestration.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence teams and drive progress across organizational boundaries.
- Strong organizational skills with a focus on execution, detail, and stakeholder alignment.
- Proficiency with modern project management and Agile tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence, Azure DevOps).
Nice To Haves
- Technical background in networking or security (e.g., routing/switching, identity management, encryption, API security).
- Familiarity with CI/CD , cloud operations, distributed systems, and modern DevOps practices.
- Prior experience in large-scale, high-visibility programs within enterprise software.
- Project management certifications such as PMP , PMI‑ACP , or CSM .
Responsibilities
- Lead full lifecycle delivery of SASE and security software features, including planning, execution, risk management, validation, and deployment.
- Drive Agile/Scrum practices across distributed engineering teams, facilitating standups, backlog management, and cross-functional collaboration.
- Partner closely with Product Management to translate SASE/security product requirements into detailed plans with clear milestones and measurable outcomes.
- Manage cross-team dependencies across Mist cloud services, documentation, support, and development teams.
- Develop and maintain project artifacts —roadmaps, schedules, risk plans, dashboards, release plans, and customer-impact assessments.
- Proactively identify program risks related to architecture, cloud scalability, compliance, and security posture—driving mitigation plans to closure.
- Support secure release management , ensuring high availability, high reliability, and compliance with security best practices.
- Champion continuous improvement in processes, communication, tooling, and Agile execution across the SASE & Security teams.
Benefits
- Opportunity to shape and deliver market-leading SASE and security innovations.
- Collaboration with world-class engineering, cloud, and security teams across HPE.
- A role in a fast-growing, strategic business with global impact.
- Competitive compensation, benefits, and professional development support.
- Comprehensive suite of benefits that supports physical, financial and emotional wellbeing.
- Investment in career with specific programs catered to helping reach career goals, whether becoming a knowledge expert or applying skills to another division.
- Unconditionally inclusive work environment that celebrates individual uniqueness.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
