Chief of Staff, VP of Strategy and Operations
About The Position
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 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. If you are looking to stretch and grow your career our culture will embrace you. Open up opportunities with HPE. HPE’s Private Cloud and Flex Solutions business is seeking a strategic and dynamic leader to serve as both Chief of Staff and VP of Operations Strategy & Planning. In this multifaceted role, you will act as a trusted advisor to the SVP & GM, orchestrate engineering execution, and lead cross-functional operational initiatives. You will drive strategic alignment, improve operational rigor, and ensure the successful delivery of innovative cloud solutions. You will lead a team of approximately 40 professionals and collaborate across engineering, product management, and executive leadership.
Requirements
- 10+ years in business operations, product operations, program management, or executive leadership roles within large organizations.
- 5+ years of direct people management experience.
- Proven success in delivering measurable financial and operational outcomes.
- Strong experience in leading executive-facing initiatives such as strategic planning, operational transformation, or business performance improvement.
- Technology industry experience, with a preference for cloud technologies.
- Exceptional communication skills, executive presence, and influencing ability.
Nice To Haves
- Management consulting experience is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Act as Chief of Staff to the SVP & GM, providing strategic counsel, managing executive communications, and coordinating key initiatives and decision-making processes.
- Lead and develop a high-performing team within the Hybrid Cloud organization, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Partner with product and engineering leaders to drive planning, budgeting, and operational execution across multiple sites.
- Establish governance frameworks for leadership meetings, decision follow-up, and accountability.
- Create and present executive-level materials, including presentations, updates, and analytical reports for strategic reviews and planning.
- Represent the Private Cloud & Flex Solutions business in cross-BU forums, aligning dependencies, timelines, and commitments.
- Drive process excellence, operational rigor, and continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and quality.
- Define and track KPIs, workflows, and metrics; analyze data to provide actionable insights and recommendations.
- Lead operational programs related to organizational readiness, operating models, and cost initiatives.
- Manage cross-functional dependencies, risks, and escalations to ensure on-time, high-quality delivery of products and services.
Benefits
- Health & Wellbeing
- Personal & Professional Development
- Unconditional Inclusion
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
Education Level
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