Lead Technology Strategy
Own the end-to-end networking technology strategy for US Telcos.
Define and execute the customer technology strategy across AI Grid, campus networking, data center fabrics, and routing architectures.
Drive customer adoption of modern designs including AI‑driven wired/wireless, EVPN/VXLAN, unified cloud management, and massively scaled routing.
Partner closely with Sales, Product, and Engineering to influence roadmaps and deliver innovative end‑to‑end solutions.
Develop and Grow a High‑Performing Team
Lead a talented Systems Engineering organization with deep expertise across networking domains.
Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, inclusion, and continuous technical growth.
Engage with Strategic Customers
Build senior-level relationship and act as a senior technology leader for Tier-1 service providers in the US.
Drive a Customer First approach focused on modernization, simplification, security, and operational outcomes.
Serve as a trusted advisor to customer executives, architects, and partners.
Drive Operational Excellence
Improve SE productivity, coverage, and technical program consistency across the Area.
Align resources to high‑value opportunities and ensure predictable, high‑quality execution.
Support HPE’s Operate Efficiently goals by simplifying processes and scaling best practices.

Requirements

10+ years’ experience in SE leadership with a track record of people development and team building
Proven leadership experience in Systems Engineering leading a large, complex account.
Deep expertise in service provider networking (MPLS, Segment Routing, BGP, IS-IS, etc.), data center networking (EVPN/VXLAN, leaf‑spine), and campus & branch networking.
Demonstrated ability to build and inspire high‑performing technical teams.
Strong communication, executive presence, and strategic thinking.
Experience guiding customers through large-scale network transformations.
Demonstrated profound understanding of technology dynamics within area of control, as a basis for informed business decision making.
Experience in workforce planning, executing acquisition and development strategies targeted to ensuring workforce readiness, and market opportunity responsiveness.
University or Bachelor's degree, advanced university or Master's degree preferred.

Benefits

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Hard Skills & Tools

MPLSSegment RoutingBGPIS-ISEVPNVXLANdata center networkingcampus networkingrouting architecturesAI-driven networking

Soft Skills

leadershipteam buildingcommunicationexecutive presencestrategic thinkingcollaborationaccountabilityinclusioncustomer-first approachinspiring teams