Strategic Business Analyst

This role has been designed as ‘Onsite’ with an expectation that you will primarily work 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 Seeking an expert level data analyst with a broad understanding of the networking business from infrastructure to the edge. Focusing on switching for campus and branch deployments this person should be familiar with industry standards, technical trends and competitive volatility. The data analyst will conduct portfolio mix trend analysis and create BI dashboards. They will lead a mix of go‑to‑market activities for the Product Line Management (PLM) organization and ensure data integrity spans the lifecycle of HPE Networking solutions. The data analyst will oversee business processes and structural changes related to acquisition planning. They may lead or participate in requirements gathering, system testing, create communication plans and lead future business and operations projects. The ideal candidate for this role brings a positive perspective, is forward‑thinking, open to new challenges, and eager to be part of dynamic, and diverse product operations team. Responsibilities Leads 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 Required 4+ years work experience in strategy, planning, operations, finance, or related functional area. University degree or demonstrable equivalent experience. Extensive knowledge and understanding of how to analyze business problems using Excel, Access, statistical analysis, and financial modeling. Knowledge and Skills Extensive 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. 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. Additional Skills Accountability, Active Learning, Active Listening, Bias, Business Decisions, Business Development, Business Metrics, Business Performance, Business Strategies, Calendar Management, Coaching, Computer Literacy, Creativity, Critical Thinking, Cross‑Functional Teamwork, Design Thinking, Empathy, Follow‑Through, Growth Mindset, Intellectual Curiosity, Leadership, Long Term Planning, Managing Ambiguity, Personal Initiative. 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 Expert Salary Range 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: Annual Salary USD 105,500 - 213,500 in California. The listed salary range reflects base salary. Variable incentives may also be offered. Equal Employment Opportunity HPE is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Veteran/Disabled/LGBT employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, or any other protected category, and all decisions we make are based on 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. Hewlett Packard Enterprise is EEO Protected Veteran/ Individual with Disabilities. HPE will comply with all applicable laws related to employer use of arrest and conviction records, including laws requiring employers to consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories. #J-18808-Ljbffr