Hewlett Packard Enterprise
Director, Strategy & Planning II
Hewlett Packard Enterprise, San Jose, California, United States, 95199
Director, Strategy & Planning II
This role has been designed as ‘Hybrid’ with an expectation that you will work on average 2-3 days per week from an HPE office.
Who We Are:
Hewlett Packard Enterprise is the global edge-to-cloud company advancing the way people live and work. We help companies connect, protect, analyze, and act on their data and applications wherever they live, from edge to cloud, so they can turn insights into outcomes at the speed required to thrive in today’s complex world. Our culture thrives on finding new and better ways to accelerate what’s next. We know diverse backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good. If you are looking to stretch and grow your career our culture will embrace you. Open up opportunities with HPE.
Job Description:
The Senior Director of Strategy & Operations, HPE Hybrid Cloud, will report to HPE Hybrid Cloud’s VP of Strategy & Operations and will be responsible for working with the executive leadership of the Hybrid Cloud business unit in advancing the BU strategy and strategic priorities, driving key operational excellence initiatives across the BU and horizontal functions, and preparing recommendations to HPE’s executive committee and HPE’s Board of Directors. With anticipated FY24 revenue near $6B, the Hybrid Cloud business unit solves customer challenges around transforming organizations through the power of AI and data, modernizing IT infrastructure, and simplifying hybrid cloud operations. HPE product offerings within the Hybrid Cloud business unit’s scope include the HPE GreenLake cloud, Storage, Private Cloud, HPE GreenLake Flex Solutions and software offerings such as OpsRamp for IT Operations Management or Morpheus for Cloud management and orchestration.
Your Contribution to the Organization:
Quickly develop an in-depth understanding of HPE’s business
Build a trusted relationship with the business leadership team, ranging from Director to C-level
Develop recommendations for improving and evolving the business in areas including organic growth, M&A, strategic partnerships, sales experience and velocity, end-to-end customer experience, cost reduction, and operational efficiency.
Work across company leadership to gain buy-in and drive implementation of strategic and operational recommendations
Shape M&A pipeline for the business unit, in partnership with HPE Corporate Strategy, and support the integration of acquired businesses
Advance strategic partnerships which accelerate HPE Hybrid Cloud’s innovation agenda, support financial commitments, and complement organic and M&A roadmaps
Support the BU leadership and product leaders in driving their roadmap, launching new offerings and working with our communications and analyst relations teams in shaping our external messaging to the market
How You’ll Make Your Mark:
Advising on Strategy & Operational Excellence
Provides advice to senior executive management regarding strategy, growth and operational efficiency
Provides ongoing guidance to plan and manage growth of business unit revenues and market share
Facilitates senior level discussions around organic and inorganic growth options, and plays an active role in guiding transactions to a successful close and integration
Designs and develops business models and concepts that increase organizational effectiveness
Drives operational efficiency initiatives that improve business unit profitability
Providing Thought & Team Leadership
Demonstrates proactive thought leadership by advising Senior Director, VP, SVP and EVP-level executives as appropriate.
Fosters a performance driven culture
Influences C-level and senior executives on a wide range of business issues, including risk management and implementation tactics.
Provides strong leadership, develops clear goals, mentors and coaches junior team members and manages / drives change.
Applying Financial Rigor
Develops financially sound, executable, data-driven models and recommendations that increase shareholder value.
Supports HPE and business unit leadership team decision making with rigorous financial analysis and modelling.
Supports the business and financial executive leadership in developing and refining HPE Hybrid Cloud’s long-term plan
What You’ll Need:
Education and Experience Required:
Undergraduate degree and MBA (or equivalent) required, preferably from a top 10 program
Engineering experience preferred
Extensive experience at a top 3 strategy consulting firm, investment bank and/or in corporate strategy / corporate development
Typically, 10+ years of results-oriented strategy experience, with an ability to articulate a global vision for the organization.
Typically, 10+ years post-advanced degree experience strategic and operational improvement initiatives in management consulting, corporate strategy, or operations
Knowledge and Skills:
Demonstrated ability to build relationships at the senior executive level, and manage complex cross-functional initiatives with minimal direction
Experience working with enterprise technology organizations, either as a strategic advisor or in an internal strategy or operational function
Strong understanding of the broader technology landscape
Operational background and demonstrated success in leading complex projects and programs across multiple business models and global business units
Proven track record of translating high level strategy into actionable operational plans
Passion for catalyzing and driving change, and the skills to develop and drive strategic initiatives across all facets of HPE’s businesses
Ability to articulate & convey important messages in a clear and compelling manner
Proven ability to work in high performance teams and develop and grow more junior team members
What We Can Offer You:
Extensive benefits, a competitive salary and participation in the shared values and purpose that make Hewlett Packard Enterprise one of the world´s most attractive employers! At HPE, our goal is to provide equal opportunities, flexible work-life balance, and constantly evolving career growth.
If you are looking for challenges in an exciting, supportive and international work environment, then we definitely want to hear from you. Continue the conversation by clicking apply now below, or directly via our Careers Portal at www.hpe.com/careers.
HPE is an Equal Employment Opportunity/ Veterans/Disabled/LGBT and Affirmative Action employer. We are committed to diversity and building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We do not discriminate and all decisions we make are made on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. Our goal is to be one global diverse team that is representative of our customers, in an inclusive environment where we can continue to innovate and grow together.
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This role has been designed as ‘Hybrid’ with an expectation that you will work on average 2-3 days per week from an HPE office.
Who We Are:
Hewlett Packard Enterprise is the global edge-to-cloud company advancing the way people live and work. We help companies connect, protect, analyze, and act on their data and applications wherever they live, from edge to cloud, so they can turn insights into outcomes at the speed required to thrive in today’s complex world. Our culture thrives on finding new and better ways to accelerate what’s next. We know diverse backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good. If you are looking to stretch and grow your career our culture will embrace you. Open up opportunities with HPE.
Job Description:
The Senior Director of Strategy & Operations, HPE Hybrid Cloud, will report to HPE Hybrid Cloud’s VP of Strategy & Operations and will be responsible for working with the executive leadership of the Hybrid Cloud business unit in advancing the BU strategy and strategic priorities, driving key operational excellence initiatives across the BU and horizontal functions, and preparing recommendations to HPE’s executive committee and HPE’s Board of Directors. With anticipated FY24 revenue near $6B, the Hybrid Cloud business unit solves customer challenges around transforming organizations through the power of AI and data, modernizing IT infrastructure, and simplifying hybrid cloud operations. HPE product offerings within the Hybrid Cloud business unit’s scope include the HPE GreenLake cloud, Storage, Private Cloud, HPE GreenLake Flex Solutions and software offerings such as OpsRamp for IT Operations Management or Morpheus for Cloud management and orchestration.
Your Contribution to the Organization:
Quickly develop an in-depth understanding of HPE’s business
Build a trusted relationship with the business leadership team, ranging from Director to C-level
Develop recommendations for improving and evolving the business in areas including organic growth, M&A, strategic partnerships, sales experience and velocity, end-to-end customer experience, cost reduction, and operational efficiency.
Work across company leadership to gain buy-in and drive implementation of strategic and operational recommendations
Shape M&A pipeline for the business unit, in partnership with HPE Corporate Strategy, and support the integration of acquired businesses
Advance strategic partnerships which accelerate HPE Hybrid Cloud’s innovation agenda, support financial commitments, and complement organic and M&A roadmaps
Support the BU leadership and product leaders in driving their roadmap, launching new offerings and working with our communications and analyst relations teams in shaping our external messaging to the market
How You’ll Make Your Mark:
Advising on Strategy & Operational Excellence
Provides advice to senior executive management regarding strategy, growth and operational efficiency
Provides ongoing guidance to plan and manage growth of business unit revenues and market share
Facilitates senior level discussions around organic and inorganic growth options, and plays an active role in guiding transactions to a successful close and integration
Designs and develops business models and concepts that increase organizational effectiveness
Drives operational efficiency initiatives that improve business unit profitability
Providing Thought & Team Leadership
Demonstrates proactive thought leadership by advising Senior Director, VP, SVP and EVP-level executives as appropriate.
Fosters a performance driven culture
Influences C-level and senior executives on a wide range of business issues, including risk management and implementation tactics.
Provides strong leadership, develops clear goals, mentors and coaches junior team members and manages / drives change.
Applying Financial Rigor
Develops financially sound, executable, data-driven models and recommendations that increase shareholder value.
Supports HPE and business unit leadership team decision making with rigorous financial analysis and modelling.
Supports the business and financial executive leadership in developing and refining HPE Hybrid Cloud’s long-term plan
What You’ll Need:
Education and Experience Required:
Undergraduate degree and MBA (or equivalent) required, preferably from a top 10 program
Engineering experience preferred
Extensive experience at a top 3 strategy consulting firm, investment bank and/or in corporate strategy / corporate development
Typically, 10+ years of results-oriented strategy experience, with an ability to articulate a global vision for the organization.
Typically, 10+ years post-advanced degree experience strategic and operational improvement initiatives in management consulting, corporate strategy, or operations
Knowledge and Skills:
Demonstrated ability to build relationships at the senior executive level, and manage complex cross-functional initiatives with minimal direction
Experience working with enterprise technology organizations, either as a strategic advisor or in an internal strategy or operational function
Strong understanding of the broader technology landscape
Operational background and demonstrated success in leading complex projects and programs across multiple business models and global business units
Proven track record of translating high level strategy into actionable operational plans
Passion for catalyzing and driving change, and the skills to develop and drive strategic initiatives across all facets of HPE’s businesses
Ability to articulate & convey important messages in a clear and compelling manner
Proven ability to work in high performance teams and develop and grow more junior team members
What We Can Offer You:
Extensive benefits, a competitive salary and participation in the shared values and purpose that make Hewlett Packard Enterprise one of the world´s most attractive employers! At HPE, our goal is to provide equal opportunities, flexible work-life balance, and constantly evolving career growth.
If you are looking for challenges in an exciting, supportive and international work environment, then we definitely want to hear from you. Continue the conversation by clicking apply now below, or directly via our Careers Portal at www.hpe.com/careers.
HPE is an Equal Employment Opportunity/ Veterans/Disabled/LGBT and Affirmative Action employer. We are committed to diversity and building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We do not discriminate and all decisions we make are made on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. Our goal is to be one global diverse team that is representative of our customers, in an inclusive environment where we can continue to innovate and grow together.
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