Corporate Strategy Manager

At HP, we imagine the future and make it happen. We solve big challenges while having fun. We take pride in living by the HP Way and have a strong commitment to our employees, communities, and the planet. We believe that more diverse thinking leads to unexpected, more thoughtful solutions.

Work locations include Houston (TX) and Palo Alto (CA). Qualified applicants will be contacted in concert with positions within HP at those levels.

Key Responsibilities and Attributes

• Assess portfolio strategy opportunities and make recommendations orientated towards disproportionate growth.

• Drive multiple key strategic projects across functions and business segments that have enterprise-wide implications Be a thought leader and influencer at the most senior levels within HP.

• Drive continuous engagement with the executive leadership team, functional leaders, and business unit leaders on strategy formulation and consensus building.

• Apply structured problem solving and deliver data-driven, synthesized insights to support actionable strategy and recommendations.

• Work collaboratively and effectively across a global matrix organization to build alignment and ensure successful execution.

• Demonstrate superior strategic and analytical skills with ability to draw key insights and develop clear recommendations.

• Use intellectual agility and superior written and verbal communication to develop presentations, facilitate discussions, and simplify and clearly communicate complex concepts.

• Actively contribute to building skills and talent, and creating a "fun" culture, as we build a world class growth strategy team.

• Lead and influence in a team setting, including extended teams.

Education and Experience

• MBA or demonstrable equivalent

• 6+ years total experience. 2+ years post MBA experience leading projects, products, deals etc. At least 3+ years' experience in a top tier management consulting firm

• Experience gained in a variety of leadership roles (informal or formal) including time spent in both strategy and product roles.

• Experience in the Tech industry, including software, XaaS, managed services offerings and/or subscription-based business models and solutions go-to-market.

• Ideal candidate will have experience gained at regional and global levels.

• The individual should have a track record of driving change and transformation, particularly around growth, and have demonstrated experience in large scale project execution.

• Should have the ability and desire to take on broad strategic operational assignments as part of future development.

• Experience presenting to senior executive audiences.

Performance and Personal Competencies

Delivers Impact: Able to deliver results in the organization. He/she will be a strong business partner to the ELT and other senior executives.

Strategic Agility: Demonstrates the ability to objectively see the current state, to identify potential future risks and opportunities, to envision and evaluate relevant future possibilities and to lead the organization to future levels of success.

Learning Agility and Intellect: Possesses "horsepower" and is able to deploy in intense settings. He/she must be able to dive into the details of the business while staying focused on the big picture. The candidate will be able to conceptualize and analyze both problems and solutions, identifying key metrics that will help the entire organization to improve performance.

Champion Continuous Improvement: Demonstrates a successful track record in identifying, leading and implementing organizational change and business transformation.

Motivation and Impression: Must have a strong competitive drive and the ability to lead and motivate the organization and influence successful change.

Relationships and Interpersonal Skills: Able to build and sustain excellent relationships at multiple levels in the workplace. Exceptional executive communication and influencing skills required.

Builds Organizational Capability Through Team Development: Lead the building of high-performing teams committed to organizational goals, will foster collaboration among individuals and teams, and will use teams to address relevant issues. He/she can establish rapport and effective relationships and let people be responsible for their work, sharing wins & success,

HP offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Dental insurance

• Disability insurance

• Employee assistance program

• Flexible schedule

• Flexible spending account

• Health insurance

• Life insurance

Per the California statute, the estimated range of compensation for this job in the California location, at the time of this posting, is $170,000 to $210,000 USD/year. This position may be eligible for incentive pay, for openings where this is applicable.