Director, Corporate Strategy

HP is a leading global provider of products, technologies, solutions and services to consumers and business. The company's offerings span IT infrastructure, personal computing and access devices, global services, and imaging and printing. Our $4 billion annual R&D investment fuels the invention of products, solutions and new technologies so we can better serve customers and enter new markets. We invent, engineer and deliver technology solutions that drive business value, create social value and improve the lives of our customers.















Company Description:


 


HP invents. We make ideas happen. And we make great products. Our locations are state-of-the-art, cutting edge and all over the world.


 


Job Description:


 


Overview:


Come join Hewlett-Packard, the founder of Silicon Valley and leader in nearly every major market in which it competes. We are looking for highly talented people to contribute to the same types of initiatives that have increased HP’s market value over 50% in the last year. Help to lead HP’s fast-paced Strategy & Corporate Development group where teamwork, analytics, and executive-level engagement are highly valued. The Director will drive HP’s global strategic initiatives and planning.


 


Responsibilities:


The Director, Corporate Strategy will drive key initiatives spanning growth strategy and operational excellence.  The individual will:


1) Work directly with key senior executives to manage both corporate-led and line-led project teams


2) Deliver data-driven insights to support actionable strategic direction, corporate prioritization, and strategy communication (Board, investors, company)


3) Analyze industry trends, competitive threats, expansion opportunities and internal performance


4) Work in a team environment both within the Corporate Strategy team and with business unit partners/customers


5) Work collaboratively across organizations to help secure the commitment for cross-company efforts and fully leverage HP's assets


6) Manage and develop other team members









Qualifications:


1) MBA strongly preferred


2) Minimum of 5 years post-MBA experience, or 10 years of relevant work experience, achieving managerial responsibility in strategy consulting and/or the strategy and corporate development function within a Fortune 500 company


3) Expertise in information technology and industries in which HP competes


4) Superior analytical skills and complex problem structuring


5) Strong financial acumen


6) Demonstrated leadership skills in a team setting


7) Demonstrated ability to deliver results with large-scale, cross-functional teams


8) Exceptional project management skills


9) Superior communications (written/verbal), presentation and facilitation skills