Labs Strategy and Operations Program Specialist (Milpitas, CA)
About The Position
HPE Labs is seeking an energetic, adaptable early-career professional for 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 varies across projects and may include coordinating federal research proposal submissions, supporting industry-event planning, tracking executive-initiative deliverables, and organizing customer or stakeholder engagements. The role supports strategic programs and operations by coordinating cross-functional projects, monitoring milestones and deliverables, developing updates and leadership materials, and supporting meetings and follow-up. It also contributes to U.S. Government proposal and funded-program activities, HPE Labs events and external engagements, research and analysis, and special projects led by HPE Labs and OCTO leadership. This position is hybrid and requires working an average of two days per week from an HPE office. The expected California base hourly salary range is USD 34.18–51.63; actual offers may vary based on location, experience, education or training, and skill level. Variable incentives may also be offered.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Communications, or a related field.
- 3–5 years of professional experience, including project coordination or project-based work.
- Technical skills and 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 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 manage planning for demonstrations, presentations, and executive engagements.
- Work with internal partners to support successful event execution and follow-through.
- Conduct research and analysis to support strategic decision-making.
- Support special projects led by HPE Labs and OCTO leadership.
- Help drive high-priority initiatives requiring coordination across multiple organizations.
- Identify opportunities to improve operational effectiveness and team collaboration.
Benefits
- A comprehensive suite of benefits supporting physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing for employees and their loved ones.
- Career development programs to help employees pursue professional goals, become subject-matter experts, or apply skills in another division.
- Variable incentives may also be offered.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
