Executive Communications Manager, HPE Operations (Houston, TX)

  

This role has been designed as ‘Hybrid’ with an expectation that you will work on average 2 days per week from an HPE office.

Job Description:

   

This is an opportunity to join HPE’s world-class Global Communications team. With scores of communicators across the globe, we advocate for HPE’s corporate strategy, business innovation, and thought leadership. We’re looking for a versatile executive communications manager, with the skill to oversee complex initiatives for one of our corporate functions, counsel senior executives and their teams, as well as implement high-powered executive communications and team member engagement strategies.

How you’ll make your mark:

We are seeking an experienced, creative, and dynamic Executive Communications Manager to join our corporate communications organization. In this role, you will drive strategic and impactful executive communications for the General Manager of HPE Operations.

The successful candidate for this role will be entrusted with driving an integrated communications strategy and supporting the communications needs of our General Manager of Operations, HPE’s supply chain, logistics, and service delivery arm, as he engages with external audiences, customers, team members, and other key stakeholders in various geographies. They will lead implementation of communication strategies to advance key priorities for the company and HPE Operations.
 

In this role, you will:

As a member of the Global Communications team, you’ll work in a close-knit group of talented colleagues supporting strategic communications and the implementation of 360-degree communications plans. You’ll join a high-performing team that offers many opportunities for stretch projects that add to overall career development.

You’ll do well in this role if you have a growth mindset, a collaborative spirit, a strong bias for action, and can drive projects to completion with a high degree of independence. You’ll have the opportunity and accountability for playing a critical role in shaping the communication strategy of our HPE Operations organization.

Responsibilities include:

• Executive Communications Strategy
  • Develop and implement a robust executive communications strategy that aligns with the HPE Operations organization's goals and objectives.
  • Collaborate with senior leaders to create clear, consistent, and compelling messages that resonate with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Ensure all executive communications reflect the organization's vision, mission, and values.
  • Creatively plan for agenda-setting events such as the organization’s Operations Partner Summit across a matrix of partners.
     
• Content Development
  • Lead in developing content for the GM for speaking engagements and presentations.
  • Produce engaging content for various channels, including the GM’s social media and external publications.
  • Craft high-quality speeches, presentations, talking points, and other communication materials for executive leaders.
  • Manage the creation and dissemination of executive communications, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and timeliness.
     
• Stakeholder Engagement
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leaders on communication best practices and strategies.
  • Foster strong relationships with key stakeholders across HPE Operations, Global Marketing & Communications, and other HPE organizations to ensure alignment and support for communication initiatives.
  • Facilitate effective two-way communication between executive leaders and team members, promoting transparency and engagement.
     
• Media and Public Relations
  • Collaborate with Global Marketing & Communications colleagues to manage media relations and public appearances for executive leaders.
  • Assist in preparing executives for media interviews, press conferences, and other public engagements.
     
• Metrics and Reporting
  • Establish metrics to measure the effectiveness of executive communications initiatives.
  • Provide regular reports and insights to executive leaders on communication effectiveness and areas for improvement.
  • Continuously refine communication strategies based on feedback and performance data.

We are looking for someone who is/has:

• A creative thinker with an instinct to self-initiate action in ambiguous situations   
• Adaptive, flexible mindset to pivot to meet evolving business and Global Marketing & Communications needs
• Aptitude for mature executive presence, displaying comfort and confidence in providing communications counsel to all executive levels
• Superior writing skills, requiring little editing
• Diplomacy, listening skills, and a consultative mindset that builds trust and influence
• Project management skills with an ease of execution to see an initiative through from start to finish
• Collaborative orientation and ability to navigate a matrixed organization
• Ability to contribute to strategic communication plans and programs in a collaborative, effective way
• Advanced knowledge of team member communications methodologies, strategies, tools, and vehicles
• Interest in adding to an executive communications center of excellence with ideas and best practices
• Familiarity with developing methodologies to measure results tracking business communication objectives
• A willingness to lead on both major and minor points of implementation
• An interest in developing within a high-performing team

Qualifications:

• BA or BS in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Business, or related field
• 10+ years of experience in communications, journalism, marketing, strategy or related roles
• Prior corporate work experience or large agency experience is highly preferred
• Recent experience managing executive communication initiatives – including social media – in support of top executive leadership and/or the c-suite, with a global technology leader, is highly preferred
• Strong proficiency in MS Office, PowerPoint, and SharePoint, as well as experience with Slack, MS Teams, and other team member engagement platforms
• Ability to be based in the greater Houston, Texas area

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Accountability, Accountability, Active Learning, Active Listening, Bias, Business, Business Communications, Coaching, Creativity, Critical Thinking, Data Analysis Management, Data Collection Management (Inactive), Design Thinking, Empathy, Executive Communications, Executive Visibility, External Communication, Follow-Through, Growth Mindset, Intellectual Curiosity (Inactive), Long Term Planning, Managing Ambiguity, Personal Initiative, Policy and procedures, Program Management {+ 4 more}

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:

Communications

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 119,500 - 275,000 in Texas
The listed salary range reflects base salary. Variable incentives may also be offered."

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Hewlett Packard Enterprise is EEO Protected Veteran/ Individual with Disabilities.

   

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