Global Functions People Programs Lead

HP•Vancouver, WA

About The Position

Global Functions People Programs Lead Description - The Organization The People Organization (PO) plays a central role in enabling HP’s business priorities, transformation agenda, and future readiness. As the company continues to evolve at pace, PO is focused on building scalable, standardized solutions and strengthening execution across the enterprise to ensure the right capabilities, talent, and operating models are in place. The Team The Global Functions (GF) People Team partners with HP’s Global Functions organizations - including Finance, Legal, Marketing, Strategy & Transformation, and People - to align culture, organization design, talent, performance, and operational excellence to business outcomes. The team operates at the intersection of strategy and execution , translating enterprise priorities into practical, high‑impact people solutions. The Role The Global Functions People Programs Lead is a senior execution and orchestration role within the Global Functions People Team. This position partners very closely with the GF People Leader , acting as a trusted thought partner and operational anchor - driving critical people initiatives from concept through delivery while ensuring strong operational rigor and executive readiness. The role is highly project‑focused , with significant responsibility for planning ahead , shaping content for key leadership reviews and face‑to‑face meetings , and ensuring the right insights, narratives, and decisions are brought into executive forums. This is a hands-on role for a leader who connects strategy to execution and outcomes.

Requirements

Strong program and project leadership in complex, cross‑functional environments
Exceptional executive communication skills - written and verbal
Highly organized, proactive, and detail‑oriented , with the ability to manage multiple priorities
Comfortable operating in ambiguity , anticipating needs, and staying ahead of what’s coming
AI‑fluent , with practical experience applying AI to improve work and outcomes
Trusted partner with high levels of discretion and judgment
15+ years of experience in enterprise programs, people strategy, HR transformation, operations, or management consulting
Proven success working closely with senior executive leaders in global organizations

Nice To Haves

University program or early‑career program experience is a strong plus
Deep People Organization experience is valuable but not required
Learning Agility
Digital Fluency
Customer Centricity

Responsibilities

Lead Priority People Programs & Initiatives
Own and drive high‑impact people initiatives across Global Functions, spanning operational and transformational work (e.g., Global Functions University Program , enterprise people initiatives, function‑specific programs).
Translate leadership priorities into clear roadmaps, milestones, and deliverables , anticipating dependencies, risks, and trade‑offs.
Ensure disciplined execution with measurable outcomes, adoption, and business impact.
Operational Rigor & Executive Readiness
Establish and maintain a strong operating cadence for the GF People Team, aligned to upcoming business reviews, leadership meetings, and key milestones.
Work collaboratively with the GF People Leader to proactively plan throughout the year , developing content, stories, and resources for key reviews and executive meetings.
Ensure leadership forums are decision‑focused , well‑prepared, and result in clear actions and follow‑through.
Executive Communications & Content
Serve as a primary owner of executive‑level communications and materials , including briefs, presentations, and leadership updates.
Distill complex topics into clear, concise executive narratives that enable high‑quality decision‑making.
Ensure alignment and coherence across initiatives, with strong anticipation of stakeholder perspectives.
Influence & Enterprise Collaboration
Act as a connector and integrator across GF People Partners, Centers of Excellence (COEs), and broader People Organization stakeholders.
Lead through influence in a highly matrixed, global environment to drive shared outcomes.
Future‑Ready Ways of Working
Drive continuous improvement in how the team operates, with a strong focus on efficiency, clarity, and scalability .
Bring an AI‑forward mindset - leveraging AI not just as a tool, but as a way to meaningfully enhance execution, insight generation, and operating effectiveness.
Introduce external perspectives and best practices to challenge thinking and elevate impact.