Labs Strategy and Operations Program Specialist (Milpitas, CA)
About The Position
HPE Labs is seeking an energetic, adaptable early-career professional to join its Operations and Outreach team. The Strategy and Operations Program Specialist partners with leaders across HPE Labs and the Office of the CTO to coordinate strategic initiatives, support government-funded opportunities, help execute events and engagements, and improve operational effectiveness. The work spans varied projects and requires curiosity, organization, strong communication, and effective collaboration across teams and topics. The position supports strategic programs and cross-functional projects; tracks milestones, dependencies, risks, and deliverables; develops project updates, reports, briefings, and leadership communications; and assists with meetings and follow-up. It also supports proposal development and submission for U.S. Government-funded opportunities, including coordinating schedules, requirements, reviews, stakeholder input, milestones, deliverables, and compliance activities. Additional work includes planning HPE Labs participation in conferences and customer or executive engagements, coordinating event logistics and communications, conducting research and analysis, and supporting special projects and high-priority initiatives. The role is hybrid, requiring an average of two days per week in an HPE office. The posted U.S. base compensation range is $34.18–$51.63 per hour in California; variable incentives may also be offered. The role is listed at the entry level.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Communications, or a related field.
- 3–5 years of professional experience, including project coordination or project-based work experience.
- Experience using Microsoft 365, Smartsheet, Power BI, AI tools, and similar business applications.
- Strong organizational and project management skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
- Ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders across technical and business functions.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to quickly learn new tools, processes, and business domains.
- Self-motivated and resourceful, with the ability to adapt and thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
Responsibilities
- Support planning and execution of strategic initiatives sponsored by HPE Labs leadership.
- Coordinate cross-functional projects and track milestones, dependencies, risks, and deliverables.
- Help establish processes that improve visibility, accountability, and organizational effectiveness.
- Develop project updates, reports, briefing materials, and leadership communications.
- Support staff meetings, leadership reviews, action tracking, and follow-up activities.
- Support proposal development and submission activities for U.S. Government-funded opportunities.
- Coordinate proposal schedules, requirements, reviews, and stakeholder inputs across multiple teams.
- Track proposal milestones, deliverables, and compliance activities.
- Assist with lifecycle management of funded programs and related reporting requirements.
- Support HPE Labs participation in conferences, customer events, executive briefings, and innovation showcases.
- Coordinate event timelines, logistics, stakeholder communications, and deliverables.
- Help plan demonstrations, presentations, and executive engagements, and coordinate successful execution and follow-through with internal partners.
- Conduct research and analysis to support strategic decision-making.
- Support special projects led by HPE Labs and Office of the CTO leadership.
- Help execute high-priority initiatives requiring coordination across multiple organizations.
- Identify opportunities to improve operational effectiveness and team collaboration.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits intended to support physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing.
- Programs supporting career development and professional growth.
- Variable incentives may also be offered.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
