Strategist, Strategic Technology Accelerator

HP•Spring, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

HP’s Strategic Technology Accelerator is a fast-cycle engine that connects external technology ecosystems — incumbent ISVs, AI-native disruptors, universities, open-source communities, and VC-backed startups — to HP’s product teams. We run POCs, build reference architectures, and turn external breakthroughs into validated proof points that accelerate HP’s product roadmap. We’re hiring a Strategist to lead the program end-to-end. You’ll run a portfolio of technical POCs, decide how each gets taken to the next level — whether that’s a product feature, an open-source contribution, a sales demo, or captured IP — and drive adoption across HP product teams and go-to-market functions.

Requirements

12+ years of experience spanning large-tech and startup or VC environments.
Demonstrated track record running technical POCs end-to-end with measurable outcomes — including POCs you chose to kill.
Evidence of influencing product or engineering roadmaps across org boundaries without formal authority.
Technical depth sufficient to evaluate AI/ML, systems, or adjacent technologies as a peer to senior engineers.
Experience structuring and managing technical partnerships with external entities (ISVs, labs, or startups).

Nice To Haves

Engineering or CS degree (BS required; MS/PhD valued).
Prior experience in corporate development, strategic partnerships, or technology scouting at a large technology company.
Existing network in AI research labs, open-source communities, or enterprise ISV ecosystems.
Prior founder, early-stage operator, or corporate VC experience.

Responsibilities

Own the full POC lifecycle across 5-10 concurrent external engagements: scoping, partner alignment, technical validation, and decisive next-step recommendations.
Determine the right pathway for each POC — HP product roadmap integration, open-source contribution or spin-out, sales demo, analyst briefing, or IP capture.
Drive adoption of external findings across HP product teams, sales, and marketing by building trust with senior leaders and navigating “not invented here” resistance.
Capture reusable reference architectures and IP from every POC, even those that don’t ship as products.
Own technical engagement with university labs, open-source communities, research institutions, and strategic ISV partners.
Report program outcomes to senior leadership with evidence-based recommendations.

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