Desktop Workstation Product Planning Manager

This opportunity is in HP’s Advanced Compute Solutions focusing on planning desktop and rack workstation products and solutions. Success in this role will depend on the self-starter that takes ownership of the role, driving cross line of business initiatives that enhance HPs competitive position while effectively managing overall roadmap complexity.

This role will focus on long range planning of desktop/rack workstations and peripheral ecosystem roadmaps. Responsibilities will include developing new product business cases, market research, interactions with customers, market and competitive analysis.

This role has worldwide responsibility and will work with sales teams, outbound marketing, business directors, program management, industrial design engineers and product design engineering teams while also working in collaboration with technology suppliers and fellow HP workstation and desktop planners across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Balance planning “hero” products while continuing to scale the commercial targeted products and ensure we have the best model to drive a complete portfolio with leadership position across value, premium, and innovation.
• Act as a key interface with ODM’s in Taipei – would prefer experience in this field
• Partner with external technology partners to drive innovation
• Direct and/or influence cross functional teams having indirect responsibilities for product launch success (industrial design, UX, engineering, architects, ODMs, NPI, category leads, sales specialist, etc.).
• Work closely with HPs commercial peripherals and displays teams to define and deliver the critical accessories required for a great customer experience

Qualifications:

• Required: Undergraduate degree with 8-10 years’ experience (4-6 years with a Master’s degree).
• Demonstrated ability to leverage customer & market insights to plan and design competitively advantaged products based on customer’s unique requirements.
• Technology product marketing/product management background including a proven track record of managing a product lifecycle – define, launch, maintain, end of life
• Track record of success working with cross functional teams to influence product direction
• Direct experience working with customers to understand pain points and translating findings into product requirements
• Strong verbal and written communication skills at all levels of within the organization and external
• Business acumen – ability to build business cases and measure success
• A proven leader, visionary, with demonstrated ability to execute
• Demonstrated ability to manage within a matrixed environment is critical

HP offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets. The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is $118,050.00 - $181,000.00 annually with additional opportunities for pay in the form of bonus and/or equity. Pay within this range varies by work location and may also depend on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for the job location during the hiring process.