HPE Labs - Business Planning Manager I

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Development LP; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 93,000 - 188,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellbeing

Personal & Professional Development

Unconditional Inclusion

Job summary

Hewlett Packard Enterprise is seeking a Business Planning Manager I in the Bay Area. The role is hybrid, with ~2 days in office weekly; the candidate will support the Innovation Program Office across BU interfaces and lead initiatives in strategy and market assessment.

The position requires an MBA pursuit and 3–5 years of tech-focused experience, strong analytical skills, and excellent communication abilities. US-based remote options may apply for exceptional candidates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree complemented by a STEM/analytical background.
• Active MBA candidate from a reputable university.
• 2–3+ years in tech-focused roles or strategy.

Responsibilities

• Assist in strategic business development projects and analyze market trends.
• Support due diligence activities with primary/secondary research.
• Study materials from startups and assess how solutions complement HPE’s offerings.
• Develop and present findings for senior leadership.
• Contribute to project planning, milestones, and risk management.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (engineering, marketing, sales).

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Strategic thinking

Problem solving

Time management

Excel

PowerPoint

Presentation

Education

MBA pursued

Bachelor’s in STEM/analytical field

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

HPE Labs - Business Planning Manager I

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 Innovation Program Office at HPE Labs is seeking a Innovation associate to help us assess new potential sources of innovation, investigate and validate new technologies, develop and maintain a strategic points of view critical to HPE’s market position, and support our internal operations. As a key member of the team, the candidate can expect to be fully allocated to HPE’s Innovation Program Office while regularly interfacing with all other HPE Business Units. This is a full-time role based out of the San Francisco Bay Area, though a remote role will be considered for exceptional candidates.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in strategic business development projects, analyze market trends, and contribute to the development of business strategies relevant to HPE’s Innovation Program Office.
• Support due diligence activities with primary and secondary research (e.g., engaging with BU counterparts, conducting market research and competitive analysis, building market maps and landscapes, gathering industry intelligence, etc.).
• Study pitch decks, product briefs, white papers, and other external materials from startups and analyze how those solutions might complement HPE’s solutions.
• Develop and present materials that summarize your findings into clear and concise narratives consumable for senior business leaders.
• Contribute to the planning and execution of key projects, including milestone tracking and risk management.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams (e.g., engineering, marketing, sales) on various initiatives and projects.
• Assist with day-to-day operations and administrative tasks as needed.
• Participate in periodic reviews to share updates and incorporate feedback on assigned projects/initiatives.

Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s degree complemented by a background in science, technology, engineering, math, finance, economics, or other analytical fields from a rigorous, top-tier academic institution.
• An active student currently pursuing a Master’s in Business Administration from a well-known, highly regarded university or business school.
• 2-3+ years of work experience at a technology company, a technology startup, a venture capital or private equity firm focused on technology investing, a technology investment bank, at a technology consulting firm, or in corporate strategy and development.
• A strong intellectual curiosity and a passion for innovation and tech startups, especially in spaces relevant to HPE’s enterprise technology portfolio (hardware, software, cloud, edge, data, AI/ML, networking, storage, compute, cybersecurity, silicon, quantum).
• A desire and drive to learn more about the tech innovation ecosystem, tech startups, entrepreneurship, how large publicly traded companies remain innovative, and the venture capital industry.
• Well-developed interpersonal, social, and relationship management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Comfort presenting to internal and external audiences, especially ones containing multiple levels of seniority.
• Strong ability to analyze complex data, identify key issues, and develop creative solutions.
• Aptitude for strategic thinking and the ability to formulate concrete recommendations.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Time management skills and working with strict deadlines.
• An intimate familiarity with Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work and collaborate effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment while simultaneously handling multiple projects involving a variety of different teams and functional groups.

Education & Experience:

• An MBA from an accredited institution.
• 3-5 years of relevant experience.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Strong ability to analyze complex data, identify key issues, and develop creative solutions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present effectively to various stakeholders.
• Aptitude for strategic thinking and the ability to formulate concrete recommendations.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Time management skills and working with strict deadlines.
• A collaborative, solution-focused mindset and overall sense of urgency.

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:

Business Planning Job Level: Specialist

Salary:

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 92,700 - 187,500 in California & New York The listed salary range reflects base salary. Variable incentives may also be offered.

Benefits:

Information about employee benefits offered in the US can be found at https://myhperewards.com/main/new-hire-enrollment.html

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO):

HPE is an E-Verify employer. 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.

Accessibility:

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.

Disclosures:

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