Strategic Chief of Staff, Data Center Engineering

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company; Sunnyvale (CA); Hybrid; USD 163,000 - 348,000; Full time

Job summary

Hewlett Packard Enterprise is seeking a Chief of Staff for Data Center Engineering within HPE Networking. The role serves as a strategic advisor and execution partner translating priorities into an operating agenda, driving alignment across product, architecture, operations, finance, and people teams.

The position requires 12+ years of experience, strong leadership, MBA or advanced degree preferred, and a track record of managing complex programs in a global company.

Qualifications

• Management consulting experience highly desired.
• Prior corporate leadership.
• Achieved planned financial results at an organizational level.
• Acted as a senior executive in a global company responsible for operational efficiency.
• Exercised leadership on external business or industry boards.
• 12+ years total experience.
• MBA highly desired, or advanced university degree. Bachelors degree required.

Responsibilities

• Strategy and execution: Convert Data Center Engineering priorities into measurable plans, milestones, decision points, and operating rhythms.
• Leadership effectiveness: Shape agendas, prepare executive briefings, facilitate decisions, and track commitments across the leadership team.
• Cross-functional alignment: Connect engineering plans with product strategy, customer commitments, financial objectives, workforce priorities, and BU dependencies.
• Business visibility: Develop concise insights on progress, capacity, investment choices, organizational health, and delivery risks for senior leaders.
• Special initiatives: Lead high-impact, ambiguous work on behalf of the Engineering leader, particularly where ownership spans multiple functions or teams.

Skills

Strategic Planning

Budget Management

P&L Management

Leadership

Change Management

Problem Solving

Executive Communication

Cross-functional Alignment

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA

Job description

Hewlett Packard Enterprise is seeking a Chief of Staff for Data Center Engineering within HPE Networking. The role serves as a strategic advisor and execution partner translating priorities into an operating agenda, driving alignment across product, architecture, operations, finance, and people teams.

The position requires 12+ years of experience, strong leadership, MBA or advanced degree preferred, and a track record of managing complex programs in a global company.