Business Strategy and Relationship Manager

HP•Vancouver, WA

About The Position

Business Strategy and Relationship Manager Description - The Business Strategy and Relationship Manager aligns real estate strategy with the goals of business units and executive stakeholders. This role serves as a strategic partner—translating business needs into actionable CREWS plans, enabling proactive engagement, and strengthening relationships across the enterprise. The role requires strong strategic thinking, operational insight, and collaboration skills to guide workplace and portfolio planning in a technology‑driven environment. Why Join Us? Shape HP’s future footprint. Be part of the core team designing and building the next generation of HP’s global real estate portfolio—right from the ground floor. Turn strategy into impact. Bring dynamic business strategies to life by translating them into bold, forward‑looking real estate decisions that drive HP’s long‑term success. Elevate the employee experience. Lead initiatives that strengthen HP’s culture and transform how our teams experience their workplaces around the world

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Real Estate, Finance, Engineering, or related field.
7+ years of experience in corporate real estate, business strategy, consulting, or a related discipline.
Experience partnering with senior leaders and driving cross-functional collaboration.
Strong analytical and financial acumen, with experience presenting insights to executives.
Excellent communication, relationship-building, and stakeholder management skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a technology, engineering, or research environment.
Familiarity with Corporate real estate tools
Background in capital planning, site strategy, or large-scale change management programs.
MBA or advanced degree.

Responsibilities

Strategic Business Partnership Serve as the primary liaison between CREWS and assigned business units to ensure real estate strategies support organizational priorities and growth plans.
Facilitate planning discussions with business and functional leaders to anticipate future space needs and technology investments.
Develop a deep understanding of business strategies and organizational changes to proactively identify CREWS impacts.
Portfolio & Workplace Strategy Alignment Partner with Planning, Portfolio, and Finance teams to integrate headcount forecasts, hybrid work patterns, and site utilization into long-range plans.
Support development of business cases for capital investments, site consolidation, relocation, and modernization efforts.
Collaborate with space planning and workplace teams to ensure alignment with corporate guidelines and global design standards.
Stakeholder & Relationship Management Build trusted relationships with senior leaders, HR, Finance, IT, and cross-functional partners.
Act as a strategic advisor, helping leaders interpret workplace analytics and CREWS recommendations.
Ensure consistent communication, expectation-setting, and updates during planning and project cycles.
Data-Driven Insights & Analysis Leverage corporate and real estate data to guide recommendations.
Transform complex data into clear narratives and presentations for executive audiences.
Monitor hybrid work, workplace technology, and location strategy trends to inform long-term plans.
Program & Initiative Leadership Lead cross-functional programs requiring coordination between CREWS, HR, IT, Security, Finance, and business units.
Support enterprise initiatives such as hybrid work evolution, space optimization, and new site openings.
Drive continuous improvement across planning, governance, and stakeholder engagement processes.