Product Manager (HPE Aruba Networking)

What you bring:

Education and Experience:

• Degree or Diploma in Information Technology, Business, Engineering, or related field.
• 3–7 years’ experience in IT, networking, product management, presales, or vendor management.
• Experience working with HPE Aruba Networking or similar enterprise networking vendors is a strong advantage.
• Certifications such as CCNA, Aruba certifications, or similar are beneficial.

Technical Competencies:

• HPE Aruba Networking Portfolio
• Product Lifecycle Management
• Portfolio Management
• Go-to-Market Strategy
• Vendor Management
• Business Development
• Commercial Strategy
• Pricing & Profitability Management
• Channel Enablement
• Enterprise Networking (LAN, WLAN, WAN, SD-WAN)
• Competitive Analysis
• Market Intelligence
• Sales Forecasting
• Microsoft Office Suite

Behavioral Requirements:

• Business Acumen
• Strategic Thinking
• Customer Focus
• Commercial Awareness
• Communication
• Relationship Building
• Negotiation
• Leadership
• Collaboration
• Decision Making
• Results Orientation
• Adaptability
• Initiative

Additional Requirements:

• Must have own transport and a valid driver’s licence.
• Willingness to travel to vendors, partners, and customers as required.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, target-driven distribution environment.
• Willingness to maintain HPE Aruba product, sales, and vendor accreditations.