Software Project Manager:

This role has been designed as ‘’Onsite’ with an expectation that you will primarily work from an HPE office.

Who We Are:

Hewlett Packard Enterprise is the global edge-to-cloud company advancing the way people live and work. We help companies connect, protect, analyze, and act on their data and applications wherever they live, from edge to cloud, so they can turn insights into outcomes at the speed required to thrive in today’s complex world. Our culture thrives on finding new and better ways to accelerate what’s next. 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. If you are looking to stretch and grow your career our culture will embrace you. Open up opportunities with HPE.

Job Description: Software Project Manager – SASE & Security (HPE)Experience Level:

7–10 years
Location:

Westford, MA
Business Unit:

HPE Networking – SASE & Security
Employment Type:

Full-Time

About the Role

HPE Networking is accelerating its leadership in Secure Access Service Edge (SASE),Zero Trust security, and cloud-delivered networking. We are seeking a Software Project Manager with a strong track record of delivering complex software programs to join our SASE & Security organization.

In this role, you will drive execution across globally distributed engineering teams focused on identity-based security, network security services, policy management, and cloud-native platforms. You will manage software programs end-to-end—from planning through release—while ensuring alignment across product, engineering, QA, cloud operations, and GTM stakeholders.

This is a high‑impact opportunity to shape next-generation cloud security and networking solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead full lifecycle delivery of SASE and security software features, including planning, execution, risk management, validation, and deployment.
• Drive Agile/Scrum practices across distributed engineering teams, facilitating standups, backlog management, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Partner closely with Product Management to translate SASE/security product requirements into detailed plans with clear milestones and measurable outcomes.
• Manage cross-team dependencies across Mist cloud services, documentation, support, and development teams.
• Develop and maintain project artifacts—roadmaps, schedules, risk plans, dashboards, release plans, and customer-impact assessments.
• Proactively identify program risks related to architecture, cloud scalability, compliance, and security posture—driving mitigation plans to closure.
• Support secure release management, ensuring high availability, high reliability, and compliance with security best practices.
• Champion continuous improvement in processes, communication, tooling, and Agile execution across the SASE & Security teams.

Required Qualifications

• 7–10 years of software project or program management experience, with a consistent record of delivering complex software initiatives to completion.
• Demonstrated success managing cloud-based, security, or networking software programs.
• Strong, practical understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies and hands‑on experience driving distributed Scrum teams.
• Deep understanding of the full SDLC, from architecture through delivery and post-release support.
• Experience in one or more relevant domains:
• SASE services, identity, or security policy enforcement
• Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA)
• Networking platforms, SD-WAN, or network orchestration
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence teams and drive progress across organizational boundaries.
• Strong organizational skills with a focus on execution, detail, and stakeholder alignment.
• Proficiency with modern project management and Agile tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence, Azure DevOps).

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical background in networking or security (e.g., routing/switching, identity management, encryption, API security).
• Familiarity with CI/CD, cloud operations, distributed systems, and modern DevOps practices.
• Prior experience in large-scale, high-visibility programs within enterprise software.
• Project management certifications such as PMP,PMI‑ACP, or CSM.

What You Will Gain

• Opportunity to shape and deliver market-leading SASE and security innovations.
• Collaboration with world-class engineering, cloud, and security teams across HPE.
• A role in a fast-growing, strategic business with global impact.
• Competitive compensation, benefits, and professional development support.

Additional Skills:

Accountability, Accountability, Action Planning, Active Learning, Active Listening, Agile Methodology, Agile Scrum Development, Analytical Thinking, Bias, Coaching, Creativity, Critical Thinking, Cross-Functional Teamwork, Data Analysis Management, Data Collection Management (Inactive), Data Controls, Design, Design Thinking, Empathy, Follow-Through, Group Problem Solving, Growth Mindset, Intellectual Curiosity (Inactive), Long Term Planning, Managing Ambiguity {+ 5 more}

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.

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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 135,500 - 258,500 in Massachusetts
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

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