HP Corporate Affairs – Product Business Unit, HPS Exec Comms

HP•Palo Alto, CA

10d

About The Position

At HP, we believe in the power of ideas. And we believe that ideas thrive best in a culture of teamwork. That is why everyone, in every function, is encouraged to develop, express, and share their creativity to deliver better outcomes for our customers. The hallmark of the HP Corporate Affairs and Communications team is passion, commitment, curiosity, flexibility, and global perspective. We are a growth team on a mission to transform the way HP communicates and the way stakeholders interact with our brand. As an executive communicator within the Products and Services Communications Organization, you will engage with senior executive leadership and global business unit stakeholders to develop and deliver compelling stories, and amplify the value and differentiation of HP's products and services. You will enhance HP's brand reputation, drive market awareness, shape industry conversations, and foster thought leadership.

Requirements

BA or BS in Communications, Marketing or Business Administration.
10+ years of work experience in communications, journalism, or marketing.
Previous experience as an exec comms support for senior leader.
Powerpoint presentation development skills.
Ability to work across a matrixed organization and lead through influence.
Understands newsworthy storytelling.
Superior storytelling, writing and editing skills; strong oral communications skills and ability to convey complex ideas.
Superior organization and program management skills within fast-paced and demanding environment.
A relentless focus on the details.
Ability to link communications plans and activities to business results.
High levels of tact and diplomacy.
Ability to interact with all levels of the company top to bottom, side-to-side, including senior company management.
Flexible, nimble, and able to thrive within a growing and evolving organization.
Collaborative.
Proficient in Microsoft (PPT, Word, Excel) & Collaboration platforms (Teams, Zoom), SmartSheets and an understanding of AI.

Nice To Haves

Experience developing a social media strategy a plus.

Responsibilities

Internal Communications: Manage executive communications strategy and content cadence tied to an executive platform and business objectives, including managing key organizational announcements, all-employee communication and developing key presentation materials for strategic internal meetings such as senior leader meetings and sales kick-offs.
External Communications: Develop and execute comprehensive communication strategies supporting one executive vice president, including thought leadership, digital content, and media engagement, while ensuring alignment and support for key HP events and executive initiatives. Experience developing a social media strategy a plus.
Strategic Counsel: Advise on messaging, tone, & strategy to ensure clarity, authenticity, and impact during critical moments. Ensure strategic alignment across corporate affairs / ELT comms and overall corporate affairs organization.
Plan & Narrative Development: Establish and operationalize a compelling narrative that reinforces HP’s vision & strengthens stakeholder confidence.
External Visibility: Position EVP as an influential voice in technology and innovation, elevating HP’s credibility with key external stakeholders.
Internal Alignment: Ensure consistency & confidence in business unit narrative across HP and build engagement from the inside out. Collaborates across teams to support integrated communications programs with Corporate Affairs, Marketing, Business Units and support functions.
Drafts authored content to generate earned media stories about HP innovation around the world.
Supports the development of high-impact, creative and scalable content in support of editorial strategy across earned, owned and social platforms.

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Long term/short term disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Life insurance
Generous time off policies, including; 4-12 weeks fully paid parental leave based on tenure
11 paid holidays
Additional flexible paid vacation and sick leave