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Product Manager (HPE Aruba Networking)


Job Location:

Midrand - South Africa

Monthly Salary: ZAR 1 - 1
Experience Required: 3-7years
Posted: 23 September 2026 (9 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 21 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

This is the seat for the person who wants to run the HPE Aruba Networking book not watch it.

You will be the business owner of the HPE Aruba Networking portfolio. You drive growth profitability market positioning and vendor alignment by building and executing product strategies that move the commercial needle working shoulder-to-shoulder with Vendor Management Sales Technical Sales Specialists Marketing and Channel Partners.

Portfolio planning. Go-to-market. Partner enablement. Pricing. Business development. You own it.


Description:

The Product Manager HPE Aruba Networking is responsible for the strategic and commercial management of the HPE Aruba Networking portfolio. The role drives portfolio growth profitability market positioning and vendor alignment by developing and executing product strategies that support the companys business objectives.

Working closely with Vendor Management Sales Technical Sales Specialists Marketing and Channel Partners the Product Manager is accountable for portfolio planning go-to-market execution partner enablement pricing strategy and business development. The incumbent serves as the business owner for the HPE Aruba Networking portfolio ensuring strong vendor relationships sustainable revenue growth and competitive market positioning.



Requirements

What you bring:

Education and Experience:

Degree or Diploma in Information Technology Business Engineering or related field.

37 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 drivers 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.


Ready to run the portfolio

If you can turn vendor strategy into local revenue and partner into growth we want to hear from you




Required Skills:

Product Management HPE Aruba GTM Strategy Vendor Management Channel Enablement Enterprise Networking Pricing Strategy


Required Education:

Degree or Diploma in Information Technology Business Engineering or related field.