Senior Customer Sustaining Manager
This role has been designed as 'Hybrid' with a requirement that you will work on average 2 days per week from an HPE office.
Job Description:Senior Customer Sustaining Manager (Networking / Data Center)Location (HYBRID): Sunnyvale, CA
Seeking an experienced Technical Program Manager to lead complex, cross-functional engineering programs focused on network infrastructure, cloud technologies, data center modernization, and product delivery. The role bridges Engineering, Product Management, QA, Operations, and strategic customers to drive execution, product quality, and successful deployments.
Key Responsibilities- Lead end-to-end technical program execution, including scope, milestones, dependencies, deliverables, risks, and stakeholder reporting.
- Coordinate software development, feature validation, testing, product qualification, release readiness, and production deployments.
- Support network and data center transformation initiatives involving EVPN/VXLAN fabrics, routing, cloud networking, and infrastructure modernization.
- Manage technical escalations, root cause analysis (RCA), corrective actions, and resolution of customer-impacting issues.
- Partner with Engineering, QA, Product Management, and Operations to align customer requirements with engineering priorities and product roadmaps.
- Drive technical reviews, architecture discussions, PoCs, change management, and continuous improvements in product quality and operational efficiency.
- Communicate program status, risks, technical challenges, and key decisions to stakeholders and executive leadership.
Basic Qualifications- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related technical field.
- Strong understanding of networking, cloud infrastructure, data center fabrics, EVPN/VXLAN, and routing technologies.
- Experience with software development lifecycles, system integration testing, regression testing, software qualification, and release management.
- Proven ability to manage complex technical programs involving multiple engineering teams and stakeholders.
- Experience with enterprise, service provider, or cloud infrastructure customers.
- Strong risk management, problem-solving, organizational, and executive communication skills.
- Ability to influence cross-functional teams without direct reporting authority.
Preferred Qualifications- Experience leading large-scale cloud or data center transformation programs.
- Background in network product development, software engineering, or quality engineering.
- Familiarity with Agile methodologies, Jira, Confluence, and program tracking tools.
- Experience supporting major enterprise or cloud customers.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, IT, or a related technical field; relevant networking, cloud, or program management certifications are a plus.
Key Success Measures- Deliver complex technical programs on schedule and aligned with engineering and business objectives.
- Improve product quality, release readiness, and deployment reliability.
- Resolve critical technical escalations effectively.
- Strengthen collaboration across Engineering, Product Management, and Customer Operations.
- Reduce program risks and improve execution efficiency.
What We Can Offer You:Health & WellbeingWe 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 DevelopmentWe 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 InclusionWe 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.
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Job:Engineering
Job Level:TCP_05
"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 158,500 - 321,000 in California
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
