Product Manager, Customer Engagement & Solutions (Virtualization)

Product Manager, Customer Engagement & Solutions (Virtualization) This role has been designed as 'Onsite' with an expectation that you will primarily work from an HPE partner/customer office. Job Description: Product Manager, Customer Engagement & Solutions (Virtualization) About the role You'll be a hands-on Product Manager who works directly with strategic enterprise customers to shape virtualization solutions built on HVM (KVM-based), guide their moves from legacy virtualization solutions and feed what you learn back into the product roadmap. Responsibilities • Lead technical discovery and workshops with customer infrastructure teams and executives. • Design HVM-based solutions, reference architectures and migration approaches • Turn customer needs and competitive gaps into prioritized product requirements. • Run proofs of concept, pilots and early-access programs. • Support sales, partners) and presales on strategic deals with demos and competitive positioning. • Create ref guides, blogs, migration playbooks etc. Required qualifications • 10+ years in product management, solutions engineering or infrastructure roles. • Hands-on experience with HVM / KVM (libvirt, QEMU). • Hands-on experience with VMware vSphere or Nutanix AHV. • Strong networking fundamentals: VLANs, L2/L3, routing, bonding, Linux bridges / Open vSwitch, VXLAN. • Working knowledge of virtualized storage and Linux administration. • Excellent communication with both executive and engineering audiences. • Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science or a related field. Preferred qualifications • Experience with large-scale VM migrations. • Familiarity with IaaC tools like Ansible, Terraform or Python. • Certifications such as VCP, NCP, RHCE or CCNA/CCNP. Accessibility HPE is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities. If you believe you require accommodation during any stage of the application or interview process, please submit your request by completing our secure form linked here. Note: This option is reserved for applicants needing assistance/reasonable accommodation related to a disability. 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: Job: Engineering Job Level: TCP_04 "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 132,500 - 252,500 in Colorado // 126,500 - 290,500 in North Carolina & Texas The listed salary range reflects base salary. Variable incentives may also be offered." Information about employee benefits offered in the US can be found at https://myhperewards.com/main/new-hire-enrollment.html The estimated job application period closure is November 19 2026; this timeline is provided for transparency and internal planning purposes.