Vice President, Strategy for HPE Networking

HPE Aruba Networking; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 199,000 - 437,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellbeing

Personal & Professional Development

Unconditional Inclusion

Job summary

Hewlett Packard Enterprise seeks a Vice President, Strategy & Planning for HPE Networking, reporting to the VP, Strategy & Business Development. You will define growth priorities, shape investments, and drive strategic initiatives across networking, security, AI, cloud, and adjacent opportunities.

Based in the United States (California) with a hybrid work model, you will lead cross-functional teams, translate strategy into plans, and deliver measurable value while guiding the AI agenda and

Qualifications

• Experience at a leading strategy consulting firm is required.
• Deep knowledge of tech industry; networking preferred.
• Track record translating strategy into revenue growth and measurable value.
• Experience leading strategy in large-scale business ($10B+ revenue).

Responsibilities

• Define long-term strategic direction and growth priorities.
• Translate strategy into annual and multi-year plans with clear priorities.
• Lead cross-business initiatives requiring executive alignment.
• Shape portfolio strategy and investments.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Analytical reasoning

Communication

Job description

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

HPE Networking is at a defining moment in its evolution. The convergence of networking, security, and AI is reshaping industry and creating a significant opportunity to redefine how organizations connect, protect, and operate in an increasingly AI-driven world. With the combination of HPE Aruba Networking and HPE Juniper Networking, HPE Networking is uniquely positioned to lead the next generation of AI-native networking across campus, branch, data center, cloud, and edge environments.

The VP, Strategy & Planning is a key member of the HPE Networking Strategy & Business Development organization and a trusted strategic partner to the HPE Networking Leadership Team. Reporting to the VP, Strategy & Business Development, this leader will drive strategy and planning across HPE Networking, helping define growth priorities, shape investment decisions, lead strategic initiatives, and accelerate business performance.

Success will be measured by the quality of strategic decisions, revenue growth, market impact, execution discipline, and value creation.

Key Responsibilities

Define Business Strategy

• Define HPE Networking's long-term strategic direction, growth priorities, and strategic roadmap.
• Shape strategic choices across networking, security, AI, cloud, and adjacent opportunities.
• Evaluate investments, partnerships, acquisitions, and portfolio priorities.
• Bring an external, fact-based perspective that strengthens strategic decision-making.

Drive Strategic Planning & Execution

• Translate strategy into annual and multi-year plans with clear priorities, investments, milestones, and accountability.
• Align resources, operating plans, and business objectives.
• Establish governance, performance measures, and execution disciplines that accelerate results.
• Help shape the AI agenda and identify opportunities for value creation across the business.

Drive Competitive & Market Leadership

• Develop deep insight into customers, competitors, market dynamics, and technology shifts.
• Translate market intelligence into actions that strengthen competitive position, accelerate growth, and expand market share.
• Advise leaders on emerging opportunities, risks, and strategic responses.

Lead Strategic Growth Initiatives

• Lead the highest-priority cross-business initiatives requiring executive alignment and coordinated execution.
• Drive transformation, growth, and business performance improvement efforts.
• Remove barriers, accelerate decisions, and ensure accountability for results.

Shape Portfolio & Investment Decisions

• Guide portfolio strategy, capital allocation, acquisitions, partnerships, and strategic investments.
• Evaluate opportunities based on strategic fit, competitive advantage, growth potential, and expected returns.
• Present clear recommendations that support long-term value creation.

Lead the Strategy & Planning Organization

• Lead and develop the senior strategy leaders supporting HPE Networking's business and functional organizations.
• Establish common strategic frameworks, planning disciplines, and operating standards.
• Foster a culture of analytical rigor, intellectual curiosity, structured problem solving, and business impact.

Serve as a Strategic Partner to the Business

• Partner with the HPE Networking Leadership Team on critical growth, investment, portfolio, transformation, and competitive decisions.
• Frame complex issues, challenge assumptions, build alignment, and drive action.
• Help ensure leadership focus remains on the priorities that matter most to long-term growth and competitive advantage.

Required Experience

• Prior experience at a leading strategy consulting firm (e.g., McKinsey, Bain, BCG) is required
• Deep knowledge of tech industry is required, networking strongly preferred
• Proven track record of translating strategy into revenue growth, business performance, and measurable value creation.
• Experience leading strategy in a business of significant scale ($10B+ revenue environment preferred).
• Experience supporting executive teams through large-scale transformation, integration, portfolio evolution, or growth acceleration.

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

Vice President

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 199,000 - 437,000 in California // 190,000 - 437,000 in Texas

The listed salary range reflects base salary. Variable incentives may also be offered.

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

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