Description
HPE Networking is seeking a hands-on strategy leader to help shape the direction of the business and drive execution of its highest-priority initiatives.
The successful candidate will be a trusted thought partner to senior leaders, combining rigorous problem solving, fact-based analysis, sound business judgment, and a strong focus on outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
- Shape Business Strategy:
- Assess growth opportunities, market trends, competitive dynamics, and emerging industry shifts.
- Develop fact-based recommendations to inform business, portfolio, investment, and partnership decisions.
- Partner with senior leaders to define strategic priorities and long-term business direction.
- Help address the most critical business questions facing HPE Networking.
- Lead High-Impact Strategic Initiatives:
- Lead the company's highest-priority strategic projects from problem definition through recommendation, decision, execution, and impact.
- Structure and solve complex business problems requiring cross-functional leadership and executive alignment.
- Develop executive-level analysis, recommendations, and presentations for senior leadership.
- Serve as an internal advisor on critical business challenges and opportunities.
- Drive Strategic Execution:
- Translate strategic priorities into clear action plans and measurable outcomes.
- Align stakeholders and functions to accelerate execution.
- Identify risks, barriers, and interdependencies that may affect strategic objectives.
- Maintain momentum and ensure initiatives deliver intended business results.
- Executive Partnership:
- Serve as a trusted thought partner to the VP, Strategy & Business Development.
- Support executive planning, strategic reviews, leadership offsites, and other high-priority business forums.
- Frame complex business issues, challenge assumptions, and develop actionable recommendations.
- Build alignment and support decision-making across the Networking leadership team.
- Build Strategic Insight:
- Develop a deep understanding of market trends, customer needs, competitive positioning, and industry developments.
- Apply a fact-based approach to strategic decision-making.
- Generate insights that shape strategic choices and improve business performance.
Qualifications
- 8+ years of experience in strategy consulting, corporate strategy, strategic planning, business transformation, or a related field.
- Proven experience leading complex strategic initiatives from concept through execution.
- Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and structured-thinking skills.
- Strong executive communication and presentation capabilities.
- Demonstrated ability to influence senior leaders and build alignment in large, matrixed organizations.
- Ability to thrive in ambiguous, fast-moving environments while staying focused on outcomes.
Preferred Experience
- Experience at a leading strategy consulting firm, such as McKinsey & Company, Bain & Company, Boston Consulting Group, etc.
- Experience in enterprise technology, networking, cloud, security, infrastructure, or a related industry preferred.
- MBA or equivalent advanced degree
- Proven track record of driving AI to make strategy teams more productive and efficient
Benefits
- Health & Wellbeing: comprehensive suite of benefits that supports physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing.
- Personal & Professional Development: programs catered to helping you reach any career goals.
- Unconditional Inclusion: celebrating individual uniqueness and valuing varied backgrounds.