Director of Strategy & Execution, HPE Networking

Director of Strategy & Execution, HPE Networking

Hybrid role: work on average 2 days per week from an HPE office.

Locations: Houston, TX or San Jose, CA.

Who We Are:

Hewlett Packard Enterprise is the global edge-to-cloud company advancing the way people live and work. We help companies connect, protect, analyze, and act on their data and applications wherever they live, from edge to cloud, so they can turn insights into outcomes at the speed required to thrive in today’s complex world. Our culture thrives on finding new and better ways to accelerate what’s next. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good. If you are looking to stretch and grow your career our culture will embrace you. Open up opportunities with HPE.

Job Description

HPE Networking is seeking a hands‑on strategy leader to help shape the direction of the business and drive execution of its highest‑priority initiatives. Reporting to the VP of Strategy for our networking business, the Director, Strategy & Execution will help define strategic priorities, evaluate growth opportunities, inform investment decisions, lead high‑impact initiatives, and drive execution against key business objectives. The successful candidate will be a trusted thought partner to senior leaders, combining rigorous problem solving, fact‑based analysis, sound business judgment, and a strong focus on outcomes. The ideal candidate brings the structured thinking of top‑tier strategy consulting, a strong bias for action, and a track record of translating strategy into measurable business results.

This position can be located in Houston, TX or San Jose, CA.

Key Responsibilities

• Shape Business Strategy: assess growth opportunities, market trends, competitive dynamics, and emerging industry shifts; develop fact‑based recommendations to inform business, portfolio, investment, and partnership decisions; partner with senior leaders to define strategic priorities and long‑term business direction; help address the most critical business questions facing HPE Networking.
• Lead High‑Impact Strategic Initiatives: lead the company's highest‑priority strategic projects from problem definition through recommendation, decision, execution, and impact; structure and solve complex business problems requiring cross‑functional leadership and executive alignment; develop executive‑level analysis, recommendations, and presentations for senior leadership; serve as an internal advisor on critical business challenges and opportunities.
• Drive Strategic Execution: translate strategic priorities into clear action plans and measurable outcomes; align stakeholders and functions to accelerate execution; identify risks, barriers, and interdependencies that may affect strategic objectives; maintain momentum and ensure initiatives deliver intended business results.
• Executive Partnership: serve as a trusted thought partner to the VP, Strategy & Business Development; support executive planning, strategic reviews, leadership offsites, and other high‑priority business forums; frame complex business issues, challenge assumptions, and develop actionable recommendations; build alignment and support decision‑making across the Networking leadership team.
• Build Strategic Insight: develop a deep understanding of market trends, customer needs, competitive positioning, and industry developments; apply a fact‑based approach to strategic decision‑making; generate insights that shape strategic choices and improve business performance.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in strategy consulting, corporate strategy, strategic planning, business transformation, or a related field.
• Proven experience leading complex strategic initiatives from concept through execution.
• Exceptional analytical, problem‑solving, and structured‑thinking skills.
• Strong executive communication and presentation capabilities.
• Demonstrated ability to influence senior leaders and build alignment in large, matrixed organizations.
• Ability to thrive in ambiguous, fast‑moving environments while staying focused on outcomes.

Preferred Experience

• Experience at a leading strategy consulting firm, such as McKinsey & Company, Bain & Company, Boston Consulting Group, etc.
• Experience in enterprise technology, networking, cloud, security, infrastructure, or a related industry preferred.
• MBA or equivalent advanced degree.
• Proven track record of driving AI to make strategy teams more productive and efficient.
• Leadership Characteristics.

Leadership Characteristics

• Hands‑on and willing to personally lead analysis, develop recommendations, and drive execution.
• Combines strategic insight with operational discipline.
• Intellectually curious and fact‑based in decision‑making.
• Strong executive presence with the ability to influence without authority.
• Bias for action and accountability.
• Comfortable working across strategy formulation, executive alignment, and execution.
• Operates as both strategist and operator, turning priorities into measurable business outcomes.

Success Metrics

• The quality of strategic decisions enabled.
• The impact of strategic initiatives delivered.

  Accessibility

  HPE is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities. If you believe you require accommodation during any stage of the application or interview process, please submit your request by completing our secure form linked here. Note: This option is reserved for applicants needing assistance/reasonable accommodation related to a disability.

  What We Can Offer You

  Health & Wellbeing

  We strive to provide our team members and their loved ones with a comprehensive suite of benefits that supports their physical, financial and emotional wellbeing.

  Personal & Professional Development

  We also invest in your career because the better you are, the better we all are. We have specific programs catered to helping you reach any career goals you have — whether you want to become a knowledge expert in your field or apply your skills to another division.

  Unconditional Inclusion

  We are unconditionally inclusive in the way we work and celebrate individual uniqueness. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good.

  Job Level

  Director

  Salary

  Annual Salary USD 166,000 - 353,500 in California // 146,000 - 353,500 in Texas. The listed salary range reflects base salary. Variable incentives may also be offered.

  Equal Employment Opportunity

  HPE is an Equal Employment Opportunity/ Veterans/Disabled/LGBT employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, or any other protected category, and all decisions we make are made on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

  Our goal is to be one global team that is representative of our customers, in an inclusive environment where we can continue to innovate and grow together.

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  Accessibility: HPE is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities. If you believe you require accommodation during any stage of the application or interview process, please submit your request by completing our secure form linked here.

  Equal opportunity employer: Hewlett Packard Enterprise provides equal employment opportunity to any employee or applicant without regard to sex, gender, color, race, ethnicity, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, protected veteran status, uniformed service status, familial status, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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