Business Planning Manager

Business Planning ManagerThis role has been designed as 'Hybrid' with a requirement that you will work on average 2 days per week from an HPE office.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 DescriptionDefines, manages, and evaluates business plans to ensure they are operationally executable against defined strategic objectives. Leads and partners with cross-functional teams to develop short-term (typically less than two years) business plans and supporting data-driven models. Prepares comprehensive implementation tactics, including execution plans, resource allocation plans, follow-up guidelines, assessment, and process accountabilities. Ensures that business activities are aligned with stated plans among different stakeholders. Sets business metrics, evaluates actual performance, and makes recommendations to business leaders on performance target achievement. Develops data-driven analyses to optimize resources and ensure that business plans can be translated into financial value.Applies advanced subject matter knowledge to solve complex business issues and is regarded as a subject matter expert. Frequently contributes to the development of new ideas and methods. Works on complex problems where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of multiple factors. Leads and/or provides expertise to functional project teams and may participate in cross-functional initiatives. Acts as an expert providing direction and guidance to process improvements and establishing policies. Frequently represents the organization to external customers/clients. Exercises significant independent judgment to determine best method for accomplishing work and achieving objectives. May provide mentoring and guidance to lower level employees.ResponsibilitiesLeads complex data and business analyses to develop business plans, and identifies recommendations and insights.Works independently to construct highly complex statistical and financial models to forecast business performance; coaches others on model development.Establishes the metrics required to measure business performance, and develops the process for identifying and addressing performance gaps.Manages complex, time- sensitive market research projects and prepares synthesized intelligence reports with clear implications.Leads cross-functional teams across the entire span of business planning activities.Contributes to priority projects by adding creative insights and developing recommendations.Partners with business leaders to develop business plans and proactively identify new opportunities.Develops go-forward business plan recommendations based on potential risks and returns.Identifies cutting-edge analytical tools, models, and methods for making key business decisions.Education and Experience RequiredTypically 6-10 years work experience in strategy, planning, operations, finance, or related functional area. Advanced university degree (e.g., MBA) or demonstrable equivalent.Knowledge and SkillsExtensive knowledge of research methodology for key business issues.Excellent analytical thinking, technical analysis, and data manipulation skills.Ability to leverage new analytical techniques to develop creative approaches to business analysis.Extensive knowledge and understanding of how to analyze business problems using Excel, Access, statistical analysis, and financial modeling.Strong business acumen and technical knowledge within area of responsibility.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Very strong project management skills, including leading large, cross-functional initiatives.Strong relationship management skills, including partnering and consulting.Developed leadership skills, including team-building, conflict resolution, and management.Ability to identify emerging trends from market and industry data.What We Can Offer YouHealth & WellbeingWe 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 DevelopmentWe 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 InclusionWe 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: Business PlanningJob Level: ExpertThe expected salary/wage range for this position is provided below. Actual offer may vary from this range based upon geographic location, work experience, education/training, and/or skill level. – United States of America: Annual Salary USD 92,600 - 213,500 in TexasThe listed salary range reflects base salary. Variable incentives may also be offered.Information about employee benefits offered in the US can be found at is an Equal Employment Opportunity/ Veterans/Disabled/LGBT employer. 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