Thin Client Product Manager

HP•Houston, TX

6d•Remote

About The Position

The Thin Client Product Manager is responsible for end-to-end product ownership across the Thin Client portfolio, spanning new product introduction (NPI), sustaining execution, and big deal / strategic customer engagement. This role drives execution excellence from concept through end-of-life while balancing customer requirements, cost, margin, and ecosystem alignment. The Product Manager serves as the primary business and execution owner for assigned Thin Client platforms, working cross-functionally with engineering, supply chain, finance, sales, marketing, and ecosystem partners to deliver differentiated products on time and at scale. This role is also a key interface for large customer opportunities, ensuring product readiness, configuration alignment, and issue resolution to win and retain strategic deals.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or related field (MBA preferred)
5+ years of experience in Product Management, NPI execution, or lifecycle management in commercial hardware or enterprise solutions
Proven experience leading cross-functional execution across engineering, supply chain, and GTM teams
Demonstrated ability to manage complex NPIs and sustaining programs simultaneously
Experience supporting or leading large customer deals or strategic accounts
Strong business acumen with understanding of cost, margin, pricing, and portfolio trade-offs
Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence at multiple levels
Agile Methodology
Analytics
Business Development
Business Strategies
Business To Business
Customer Relationship Management
Data Analysis
Digital Marketing
Go-to-Market Strategy
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Market Research
Marketing
Marketing Strategies
New Product Development
Product Management
Product Marketing
Product Strategy
Project Management
Thought Leadership
Value Propositions
Effective Communication
Results Orientation
Learning Agility
Digital Fluency
Customer Centricity

Responsibilities

Own end-to-end NPI execution for Thin Client platforms from program kickoff through production readiness, launch, and post-launch stabilization
Drive POR-to-launch execution excellence, including schedule alignment, cost targets, BOM readiness, risk management, and cross-functional issue resolution
Partner closely with Worldwide Marketing to develop and deliver key marketing messages, value propositions, and competitive positioning for new Thin Client launches
Ensure creation and readiness of marketing deliverables, including product briefs, launch assets, sales tools, roadmap narratives, and internal enablement content
Serve as the primary product point of contact for launch execution across Engineering, Supply Chain, Finance, Sales, and Marketing
Ensure launch readiness across pricing, segmentation, lifecycle alignment, and field enablement in coordination with category teams
Act as the business owner for shipping Thin Client products throughout their lifecycle
Drive sustaining activities including quality, cost improvements, component transitions, regulatory updates, and issue resolution
Manage EOM/EOS planning, lifecycle matrices, and portfolio transitions in partnership with supply chain planning
Partner with WW supply chain and regional teams to resolve manufacturing, availability, and cost challenges
Track portfolio health aligned to margin, attach, and customer satisfaction goals
Serve as product lead for strategic and high-impact customer deals, including healthcare, government, and large enterprise accounts
Partner with Sales, Account Teams, and WW GTM on deal-specific product requirements, configurations, and roadmap alignment
Drive rapid response to customer escalations and special requirements tied to large opportunities
Balance short-term deal needs with long-term portfolio and roadmap integrity
Contribute to Thin Client roadmap strategy, platform decisions, and ecosystem alignment (OS, silicon, ISVs, accessories)
Represent Thin Client product management in internal exec reviews, sales forums, and customer engagements
Act as a subject matter expert for Thin Client solutions, positioning HP’s differentiation in cloud and virtual computing environments
Influence cross-portfolio alignment with desktops, software, and services

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Long term/short term disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Life insurance
Generous time off policies, including; 4-12 weeks fully paid parental leave based on tenure
11 paid holidays
Additional flexible paid vacation and sick leave