Print Strategy Principal

HP•Palo Alto, CA

1d•$176,900 - $230,850•Onsite

About The Position

HP is seeking an experienced, results-oriented strategy practitioner to join HP’s Print Strategy & Planning team, reporting to the Senior Director, Office Print Strategy, within HP’s Global Strategy organization. This team is highly regarded across HP as a trusted advisor to business leaders and a proven development ground for future executives. We operate in a high-performance, meritocratic environment that rewards impact, intellectual rigor, and leadership. Success in this role can open the door to broader opportunities across HP’s strategy and business organizations. HP has led the Office Print market for decades through a relentless focus on innovation, customer understanding, and market leadership. Today, the business operates in a large, dynamic, and highly competitive global market, serving customers across more than 170 countries. As the industry evolves, HP is uniquely positioned to shape the future of work through a stronger focus on software, solutions, services, and new business models. This role will help define that future. As a key member of the strategy team, you will shape the strategic direction of the Office Print business, helping ensure it remains competitive and positioned for long-term growth. You will drive strategic choices across product and portfolio strategy, go-to-market approaches, competitive positioning, growth initiatives, business development/partnerships and M&A. The role requires rigorous analysis, hypothesis-driven problem solving, and clear executive-level recommendations. Success will depend on close partnership with senior leaders across functions to align strategy, drive execution, and accelerate business transformation.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required; MBA or other advanced degree preferred. Degree concentration in Business, Finance, Economics, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
10+ years of experience in strategy, management consulting, corporate strategy, business planning, or related strategic roles, with a demonstrated track record of driving business impact.
Prior experience at a top-tier management consulting firm is strongly preferred.
Exceptional strategic thinking, analytical rigor, and problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to break down complex business challenges into actionable insights and recommendations.
Ability to thrive in ambiguity, independently framing problems, developing structured approaches, and driving initiatives from concept through execution.
Strong executive communication skills, including the ability to distill complex concepts into clear, compelling narratives tailored to senior leadership audiences.
Broad business acumen with the ability to connect market, customer, financial, operational, and technology insights to inform strategic decision-making.
Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, including executive presentations, stakeholder management, negotiation, and influence without authority.
Proven ability to lead and manage complex, cross-functional projects, balancing multiple priorities while delivering high-quality outcomes in fast-paced environments.
Strong partnership and relationship-building skills, with credibility and judgment to serve as a trusted advisor to senior business leaders.
Intellectual curiosity and learning agility, with the ability to apply innovative analytical approaches and frameworks to solve evolving business challenges.
Deep experience leading sophisticated research and analytical efforts, leveraging data, market intelligence, and advanced analytical techniques to uncover insights and guide strategic choices.
Strong strategic judgment, including the ability to assess trade-offs, evaluate risks and opportunities, and anticipate the business implications of key decisions.

Responsibilities

Shape the strategic direction of the Office Print business through analysis of market trends, customer needs, competitive dynamics, emerging technologies, and industry disruptions.
Develop and recommend business-unit strategies, defining where to play, how to win, and the strategic choices required to drive sustainable growth over the next 1–5 years.
Identify and drive strategic initiatives that unlock near-, mid-, and long-term business and financial value, establishing clear priorities, execution roadmaps, milestones, and accountability to accelerate results.
Lead complex, high-impact strategic initiatives from problem definition through recommendation and implementation, ensuring measurable business outcomes.
Structure and execute rigorous, hypothesis-driven analyses, synthesizing insights into clear, data-backed recommendations for senior executives.
Serve as a trusted thought partner to business leaders on topics including growth strategy, portfolio management, competitive positioning, investment priorities, risk management, and new business opportunities.
Drive strategic choices across product and portfolio roadmaps, go-to-market models, partnerships, acquisitions, and adjacent growth opportunities.
Lead large, cross-functional teams across businesses, functions, and geographies to build alignment, influence decision-making, and ensure successful execution.
Partner effectively across HP’s global matrix organization to translate strategy into actionable plans and deliver results at scale.
Advance the strategic capabilities of the organization through thought leadership, best practices, and innovative approaches to strategy development and problem solving.