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Hewlett Packard Enterprise Development LP in Germany seeks a Business Development Lead for the Public Sector within the HPE Networking portfolio. The role focuses on shaping strategy, translating policy and funding signals into opportunities, and working with sales, partners, and government bodies.
The position is hybrid with an average of two days per week in an HPE office. The candidate will monitor public-sector initiatives, build a stakeholder ecosystem, and drive market initiatives,
This role has been designed as 'Hybrid' with a requirement that you will work on average 2 days per week from an HPE office.
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The Business Development Lead will drive the Public Sector business development strategy for the HPE Networking portfolio in Germany. This is a market-shaping role focused on creating the conditions for future sales success by translating political, regulatory, and funding developments into tangible business opportunities and strategic growth initiatives. The role operates upstream of the sales cycle and works closely with sales, partners, consultants, government stakeholders, and industry bodies.
Monitor and assess key public‑sector initiatives, regulations, and digital transformation programs impacting networking and infrastructure investments. Translate political and regulatory drivers into customer requirements related to network infrastructure, cybersecurity, Zero Trust architectures, segmentation, sovereign IT, operating models, and data governance. Identify market trends, assess portfolio fit, and provide strategic feedback to regional teams and product management regarding future requirements and solution gaps. Collaborate closely with Government Relations and Public Affairs teams by providing subject matter expertise and market insights.
Develop and maintain a comprehensive stakeholder map of relevant industry associations, working groups, committees, user organizations, and conferences across public‑sector verticals. Represent the company in selected industry bodies and professional forums through active participation, presentations, and thought leadership activities. Coordinate internal engagement across committees and industry organizations to ensure aligned messaging and strategic positioning. Build trusted relationships with key public‑sector influencers and decision‑making communities.
Establish and maintain visibility into federal, state, and EU funding programs relevant to networking and digital infrastructure. Assess the eligibility of portfolio solutions within public funding frameworks and develop supporting business cases and compliance documentation. Track funding cycles, application windows, and budget allocations to support market planning and opportunity development. Create reusable frameworks, reference architectures, and value propositions aligned with key funding initiatives.
Identify, segment, and build relationships with planners, engineering firms, public‑sector consultants, technical advisors, and leading management consultancies. Develop structured enablement programs including workshops, training sessions, planning documentation, reference architectures, and tender support materials. Engage early in customer planning processes to ensure portfolio capabilities are reflected in technology requirements and procurement specifications. Provide procurement‑compliant, vendor‑neutral technical specifications and guidance.
Convert identified market opportunities into qualified sales opportunities and hand them over to appropriate account teams with stakeholder, timing, and market intelligence. Support strategically important tenders and initial projects in emerging market segments. Build customer references, success stories, and repeatable blueprints for future engagements. Collaborate closely with sales, presales, channel, marketing, legal, compliance, and regional stakeholders to accelerate market adoption. This role does not carry direct deal ownership or forecast responsibility.
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