Corporate Strategy Program Manager

Job Description:

In the Finance and Corporate Strategy team we ensure that the business’s capital strategies are operationally supported and strategically focused. This is how we work to secure the greatest return on investment for the global company. By gathering and analysing financial data we can influence decisions within the business, drive initiatives, and help ensure alignment with our wider objectives.

Job Family Definition:

Defines high-impact, long-term (i.e., 2-5+ year horizon) business strategies at the corporate, business, and/or regional level. Partners with senior management to identify existing operational and new business opportunities, including market development, investment prioritization, and Mergers & Acquisitions and other growth strategies. Monitors external factors during strategic development, including market forces, macro/microeconomic factors, and competitive implications. Works with and manages cross-functional project teams. Conducts rigorous, data-driven analyses to diagnose the current state and model future outcomes for business performance. Develops recommendations for senior management based on competitive market, financial, statistical, and economic trend data. Manages corporate strategy initiatives and participates in communicating the strategy to the client organization.

Management Level Definition:

Applies advanced subject matter knowledge to manage staff activities in solving common and complex business/technical issues within established policies. Manages exempt individual contributors and/or supervisors. Has accountability for results of a major program in terms of cost, direction and people management. Provides guidance on process improvements and recommends changes in alignment with business tactics and strategy for area of responsibility. Plans, manages and monitors operational/tactical activities of Staff. Staff members' work may involve strategic issues. Recruits and supports development of direct staff members. Typically reports to MG2 or Director. 

Additional guidance/criteria: Manages and controls activities within a single country or a sub-region which is part of a larger geographical Region; Manages at least 4 employees and typically between 8 and 15 direct reports. Span of Control guidelines may differ from these numbers.

What you'll do:

Responsibilities:

• Leads important, impactful, time-sensitive efforts to identify new business strategies and opportunities (e.g., new business models, growth initiatives, cost reduction strategies).
• Manages complex strategic, organizational, and operational initiatives, including Mergers & Acquisitions projects.
• Partners with business leaders in creating strategic initiatives and securing budgets for plans and projects on a wide range of strategic issues, including risk management and implementation tactics.
• Oversees significant research and analysis efforts to evaluate strategic objectives.
• Influences management by presenting compelling analyses and recommendations that build the business case for new strategic initiatives.
• Directs large, cross-functional teams and communications to facilitate the development of strategic initiatives and partners with business leaders to integrate strategic initiatives across business units.
• Provides thought leadership and shapes the knowledge base within area of expertise.
• Provides leadership, develops and sets individual and team goals, and manages change.
• Ensures proper tools and resources are in place to support team efforts.

What you need to bring:

Education and Experience Required:

Typically 8-12 years experience. Often 4-7 years post-advanced degree experience leading projects, deals, and company financial improvement initiatives in management consulting, corporate strategy, investment banking, or market research. Advanced university degree (e.g., MBA) or demonstrable equivalent.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Excellent analytical thinking, analysis, and problem solving skills.
• Ability to communicate abstract ideas clearly and independently manage complex project objectives.
• Advanced business acumen, technical knowledge within at least two business units, and extensive knowledge in applications and technologies.
• Very strong verbal and written communication skills, including negotiation, presentation, and influence.
• Excellent project management skills, including time and risk management, and project structuring.
• Strong relationship management skills, including partnering and consulting.
• Strong leadership skills, including coaching, team-building, conflict resolution, and management.
• Ability to identify and draw on leading-edge analytical tools and techniques to develop creative approaches and new insights to client issues.
• Ability to independently draft and present client deliverables, recommendations, and communications strategies.
• Ability to manage human capital to drive workforce development and achieve desired results.

Health & Wellbeing

We strive to provide our team members and their loved ones with a comprehensive suite of benefits that supports their physical, financial and emotional wellbeing.

Personal & Professional Development

We also invest in your career because the better you are, the better we all are. We have specific programs catered to helping you reach any career goals you have — whether you want to become a knowledge expert in your field or apply your skills to another division.

Unconditional Inclusion

We are unconditionally inclusive in the way we work and celebrate individual uniqueness. We know varied 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.

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Hewlett Packard Enterprise is EEO Protected Veteran/ Individual with Disabilities.

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