Print Strategy Principal

HP; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 177,000 - 231,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Life insurance

Generous time off policies

Job summary

HP is seeking an experienced strategy practitioner to join the Print Strategy & Planning team, reporting to the Senior Director. The role sits within HP’s Global Strategy organization, shaping the strategic direction of Office Print and guiding growth through product and portfolio decisions, partnerships, and potential M&A.

We prize analytical rigor, hypothesis-driven problem solving, and strong executive communication as you influence senior leaders across functions and geographies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; MBA or other advanced degree preferred.
• Degree concentration in Business, Finance, Economics, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Shape strategic direction for the Office Print business through market and technology insights.
• Develop and recommend business-unit strategies for 1–5 year horizons.
• Identify and drive strategic initiatives with clear priorities and roadmaps.
• Lead high-impact initiatives from problem definition to implementation.
• Structure analyses and synthesize insights into executive-ready recommendations.
• Partner with senior leaders on growth, portfolio, and investments.
• Drive product/portfolio roadmaps, go-to-market models, partnerships, and M&A.
• Lead cross-functional teams across geographies to build alignment and execution.
• Translate strategy into actionable plans within HP's global matrix.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Analytical rigor

Problem solving

Ambiguity tolerance

Executive communications

Business acumen

Cross-functional leadership

Research analytics

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA or advanced degree preferred

Job description

Description - Come join HP, the founder of Silicon Valley. At HP, we believe in reinventing industries to drive innovation, growth, and world-changing impact. The Company HP is a Fortune 100 technology company with $55+ Billion in revenue, with over 50,000 employees operating in more than 170 countries around the world. We provide technology and services that help people and companies address their problems and obstacles, and realize their possibilities, aspirations and dreams. We apply new thinking and ideas to create simpler, more valuable and trusted experiences with technology, continuously improving the way our customers live and work.

At HP, we are committed to creating products that enable modern workers to lead fulfilling personal and productive professional lives. We imagine the future and make it happen. We solve big challenges while having fun. We take pride in living by the HP Way and have a strong commitment to our employees, communities, and the planet. We believe that more diverse thinking leads to unexpected, more thoughtful solutions.

The Opportunity:

We are seeking an experienced, results-oriented strategy practitioner to join HP’s Print Strategy & Planning team, reporting to the Senior Director, Office Print Strategy, within HP’s Global Strategy organization. This team is highly regarded across HP as a trusted advisor to business leaders and a proven development ground for future executives. We operate in a high-performance, meritocratic environment that rewards impact, intellectual rigor, and leadership. Success in this role can open the door to broader opportunities across HP’s strategy and business organizations.

HP has led the Office Print market for decades through a relentless focus on innovation, customer understanding, and market leadership. Today, the business operates in a large, dynamic, and highly competitive global market, serving customers across more than 170 countries. As the industry evolves, HP is uniquely positioned to shape the future of work through a stronger focus on software, solutions, services, and new business models. This role will help define that future. As a key member of the strategy team, you will shape the strategic direction of the Office Print business, helping ensure it remains competitive and positioned for long-term growth. You will drive strategic choices across product and portfolio strategy, go-to-market approaches, competitive positioning, growth initiatives, business development/partnerships and M&A. The role requires rigorous analysis, hypothesis-driven problem solving, and clear executive-level recommendations. Success will depend on close partnership with senior leaders across functions to align strategy, drive execution, and accelerate business transformation.

Responsibilities

• Shape the strategic direction of the Office Print business through analysis of market trends, customer needs, competitive dynamics, emerging technologies, and industry disruptions.


• Develop and recommend business-unit strategies, defining where to play, how to win, and the strategic choices required to drive sustainable growth over the next 1-5 years.


• Identify and drive strategic initiatives that unlock near-, mid-, and long-term business and financial value, establishing clear priorities, execution roadmaps, milestones, and accountability to accelerate results.


• Lead complex, high-impact strategic initiatives from problem definition through recommendation and implementation, ensuring measurable business outcomes.


• Structure and execute rigorous, hypothesis-driven analyses, synthesizing insights into clear, data-backed recommendations for senior executives.


• Serve as a trusted thought partner to business leaders on topics including growth strategy, portfolio management, competitive positioning, investment priorities, risk management, and new business opportunities.


• Drive strategic choices across product and portfolio roadmaps, go-to-market models, partnerships, acquisitions, and adjacent growth opportunities.


• Lead large, cross-functional teams across businesses, functions, and geographies to build alignment, influence decision-making, and ensure successful execution.


• Partner effectively across HP’s global matrix organization to translate strategy into actionable plans and deliver results at scale.


• Advance the strategic capabilities of the organization through thought leadership, best practices, and innovative approaches to strategy development and problem solving.

Education & Experience Recommended

• Bachelor's degree required; MBA or other advanced degree preferred. Degree concentration in Business, Finance, Economics, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.


• 10+ years of experience in strategy, management consulting, corporate strategy, business planning, or related strategic roles, with a demonstrated track record of driving business impact.


• Prior experience at a top-tier management consulting firm is strongly preferred.

Knowledge & Skills

• Exceptional strategic thinking, analytical rigor, and problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to break down complex business challenges into actionable insights and recommendations.


• Ability to thrive in ambiguity, independently framing problems, developing structured approaches, and driving initiatives from concept through execution.


• Strong executive communication skills, including the ability to distill complex concepts into clear, compelling narratives tailored to senior leadership audiences.


• Broad business acumen with the ability to connect market, customer, financial, operational, and technology insights to inform strategic decision-making.


• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, including executive presentations, stakeholder management, negotiation, and influence without authority.


• Proven ability to lead and manage complex, cross-functional projects, balancing multiple priorities while delivering high-quality outcomes in fast-paced environments.


• Strong partnership and relationship-building skills, with credibility and judgment to serve as a trusted advisor to senior business leaders.


• Intellectual curiosity and learning agility, with the ability to apply innovative analytical approaches and frameworks to solve evolving business challenges.


• Deep experience leading sophisticated research and analytical efforts, leveraging data, market intelligence, and advanced analytical techniques to uncover insights and guide strategic choices.


• Strong strategic judgment, including the ability to assess trade-offs, evaluate risks and opportunities, and anticipate the business implications of key decisions.

• This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed in this role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, responsibilities, knowledge, etc. These may be subject to change and additional functions may be assigned as needed by management.

The base pay range for this role is USD $176,900 - $230,850 annually with additional opportunities for pay in the form of bonus and/or equity (applies to US candidates only). Pay varies by work location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Benefits

• Health insurance


• Dental insurance


• Vision insurance


• Long term/short term disability insurance


• Employee assistance program


• Flexible spending account


• Life insurance

Generous Time Off Policies, Including

• 4-12 weeks fully paid parental leave based on tenure


• 11 paid holidays


• Additional flexible paid vacation and sick leave (US benefits overview)

The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.

Job

Business Planning

Schedule

Full time

Shift

No shift premium (United States of America)

Relocation

Yes

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