Principal Services Business Strategy & Planning (Houston, TX)

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company; Spring (TX); Hybrid; USD 124,000 - 285,000; Full time

Job summary

Hewlett Packard Enterprise in Houston, TX is seeking a Principal Services Business Strategy & Planning professional to define long-range strategies and partner with senior management to shape growth. The role is hybrid with an expectation to work from a HPE office on average 2 days per week.

You will lead cross-functional teams, develop business models, monitor KPIs, and drive annual planning, with a focus on server services and IT infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Engineering or related field; MBA preferred.
• 8+ years in business strategy, planning, or related roles within technology or enterprise services.
• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills.
• Experience in server, compute, or IT infrastructure industry is highly desirable.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
• Ability to influence and lead in a matrixed organization.
• Proficiency in Excel, Power BI, AI tools and strategic planning frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Define high-impact, long-term business strategies at corporate/region level.
• Partner with senior management to identify opportunities and growth strategies.
• Monitor factors affecting strategy including market forces and competition.
• Lead cross-functional project teams and manage program execution.

Skills

Analytical skills

Financial modeling

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance/Economics/Engineering (MBA preferred)

Tools

Excel

Power BI

AI tools

Strategic planning frameworks

Job description

Principal Services Business Strategy & Planning (Houston, TX)

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:

Defines high-impact, long-term (i.e., 2-5+ year horizon) business strategies at the corporate, business, and/or regional level. Partners with senior management to identify existing operational and new business opportunities, including market development, investment prioritization, business modeling and key growth strategies. Monitors external factors during strategic development, including market forces, macro/microeconomic factors, and competitive implications. Works with and manages cross-functional project teams. Conducts rigorous, data-driven analyses to diagnose the current state and model future outcomes for business performance. Develops recommendations for senior management based on competitive market, financial, statistical, and economic trend data. Manages corporate strategy initiatives and participates in communicating the strategy to the client organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Planning & Execution
  • Develop and maintain the Server Services strategic roadmap aligned with company goals.
  • Identify market trends, competitive insights, and emerging technologies to inform strategy.
  • Drive annual and quarterly business planning processes, including financial forecasting and resource allocation.
• Business Performance Management
  • Build, deploy and maintain Business Driver Based Models (DBM) of our services businesses supporting the long-term planning process.
  • Define and track KPIs to measure organizational success.
  • Conduct business reviews and provide actionable insights to leadership.
  • Lead initiatives to improve operational efficiency and profitability.
• Cross-Functional Leadership
  • Collaborate with Product Management, Sales, Finance, and Operations to ensure alignment on priorities.
  • Act as a trusted advisor to senior executives on strategic decisions.
  • Facilitate communication and reporting across global teams.
• Market & Competitive Analysis
  • Analyze industry trends, customer needs, and competitive positioning.
  • Recommend strategies to maintain market leadership and drive growth.
• Program Management
  • Oversee strategic projects from conception to execution.
  • Ensure timely delivery of initiatives within scope and budget.

Education and Experience Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Engineering or related field (MBA preferred).
• 8+ years in business strategy, planning, or related roles within technology or enterprise services.
• Proven track record of driving strategic initiatives and delivering measurable results.
• Experience in server, compute, or IT infrastructure industry is highly desirable.
• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
• Ability to influence and lead in a matrixed organization.
• Proficiency in tools such as Excel, Power BI, AI tools and strategic planning frameworks.

Key Competencies:

• Strategic Thinking
• Business Acumen
• Leadership & Influence
• Data-Driven Decision Making
• AI Tools
• Collaboration & Stakeholder Management

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.

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Job:

Business Planning

Job Level:

Master

"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 123,500 - 285,000 in Texas
The listed salary range reflects base salary. Variable incentives may also be offered."

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