Sr. Director of Networking, Thought Leadership

Hewlett Packard Enterprise • All, TX

9h • Remote

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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.

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.

Benefits

• Health & Wellbeing comprehensive suite of benefits that supports their physical, financial and emotional wellbeing.
• Personal & Professional Development programs catered to helping you reach any career goals.
• Unconditional Inclusion

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees