Labs Strategy and Operations Program Specialist (Milpitas, CA)

Labs Strategy and Operations Program Specialist (Milpitas, CA) - Logo### Labs Strategy and Operations Program Specialist (Milpitas, CA)Apply: Milpitas, California, United States of America: Full time: Posted Today: 1216904Labs Strategy and Operations Program Specialist (Milpitas, CA)This role has been designed as 'Hybrid' with a requirement that you will work on average 2 days per week from an HPE office.**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:****The Opportunity**HPE Labs is seeking an energetic and highly adaptable ***early-career professional*** to join the Operations and Outreach team. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working across a variety of projects, learning new disciplines quickly, and helping teams turn ideas into action. As a Strategy and Operations Program Specialist, you will partner with leaders across HPE Labs and the Office of the CTO to coordinate strategic initiatives, support government-funded opportunities, help execute key events and engagements, and drive operational excellence across the organization. No two weeks are alike! You may be helping coordinate a proposal submission for a federal research opportunity, supporting planning for a major industry event, tracking deliverables for an executive initiative, or helping organize a customer or stakeholder engagement. Success in this role requires curiosity, organization, strong communication skills, and the ability to work effectively across a wide range of teams and topics. **What You'll Do** **Strategic Programs & Operations*** 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 **Government Proposals & Contracts*** 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 **Events & External Engagement*** Support HPE Labs participation in conferences, customer events, executive briefings, and innovation showcases* Coordinate timelines, logistics, stakeholder communications, and event deliverables* Help manage planning activities associated with demonstrations, presentations, and executive engagements* Work with internal partners to ensure successful event execution and follow-through **Executive & Special Projects*** Conduct research and analysis to support strategic decision-making* Support special projects led by HPE Labs and OCTO leadership* Help drive execution of high-priority initiatives requiring coordination across multiple organizations* Identify opportunities to improve operational effectiveness and team collaboration **What We're Looking For** * Bachelor's degree in Business, Communications, or a related field* 3-5 years of professional experience including project coordination or project-based work experience* 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* Comfortable collaborating with diverse stakeholders across technical and business functions* Strong problem-solving skills with 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**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.**Let's Stay Connected:**Follow @HPECareers on Instagram to see the latest on people, culture and tech at HPE.#unitedstates### ### #operations**Job:**Business Planning**Job Level:**Entry \"The 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: Hourly Salary USD 34.18 - 51.63 in California The listed salary range reflects base salary. Variable incentives may also be offered.\"Information about employee benefits offered in the US can be found at #J-18808-Ljbffr Hewlett Packard Enterprise