Print Strategy Principal

Description -

The Company HP is a Fortune 100 technology company with $60+ 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 challenges, 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 and Head of Print Strategy as part of the newly created HP Global Strategy function. This team of strategy professionals is widely respected across HP and regarded as a seeding ground for HP’s future leaders. We work as a 'meritocracy' that appeals to and rewards high achievers. Your success paves the way for a rewarding career within Print Strategy or entry into one of HP’s businesses.

HP has been leading the Office Print market for 40 years since the introduction of the HP Laserjet printer in 1984. This sustained leadership is a tribute to the innovation that comes from the amazing team here at HP. The Office Print market is a large, dynamic, and ever-changing market that requires strong customer understanding and a global mindset to business and strategy management. The competitive landscape is fierce and requires a global mindset to development and marketing to over 170 counties. This expansive presence allows HP to cater to diverse market needs and adapt its products to varying customer demands, which is a key factor in its longstanding success in the office laser printing market.

This role is responsible for driving the company's strategic direction, ensuring that it remains competitive and adaptable in a rapidly changing business landscape. This is role is integral to transform the Office Print and evolve it into a more software and solutions driven business. In this role you will define our gameplan that will impact our product/portfolio roadmap, GTM motions, competitive responses, M&A approach, etc. You will inform the strategic choices by conducting in-depth analyses, synthesizing the analytical results, testing hypotheses, and forming the recommendations. The role will need collaboration with cross-functional leaders to refine and align strategy with organizational goals.

Responsibilities

• Analyze market research on latest industry trends, competitive landscape and product innovations.
• Develop recommendations on go-forward 1-5 year strategy on where to play and how to win.
• Develops some short-term plans and levers to optimize business and financial performance, facilitate regular follow-ups on strategic planning to foster collaboration and ensure accountability.
• Structure analytical approaches and develops project guidelines, objectives, strategies deliverables, and tactics to drive successful outcomes.
• Manages large, cross-functional teams and communications to facilitate projects and ensure timely delivery to internal stakeholders.
• Consults with business executives on a wide range of issues related to the strategy formulation process, including risk management and new growth opportunities.
• Provides thought leadership and contributes to expanding the knowledge base within area of expertise which includes developing new methods, techniques and criteria for developing strategy analysis and recommendations.
• Collaborates across businesses, functions, and regions to align strategy and direction with corporate and divisional/business units.

Education & Experience Recommended

• Four-year or Graduate Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or any other related discipline or commensurate work experience or demonstrated competence.
• Has at least 8-10+ years of work experience, preferably 3-4+ in management consulting, corporate strategy, strategic planning, or a related field
• Top-tier consulting experience highly desirable

Knowledge & Skills

• Excellent analytical thinking, analysis, and problem-solving skills.
• Structures ambiguous problems and takes action to solve them independently while managing project objectives.
• Ability to summarize abstract ideas clearly and independently manage project objectives.
• Developed business acumen and technical knowledge within at least two business units.
• Very strong verbal and written communication skills, including negotiation, presentation, and influence.
• Excellent project management skills, including project structuring.
• Strong relationship management skills, including partnering and consulting.
• Ability to learn and draw on new analytical techniques to develop creative approaches to project objectives.
• Oversees significant research and analysis efforts. Identifies leading-edge analytical tools and techniques to evaluate strategic objectives and gain new insights to business issues.
• Able to conduct an impact analysis capturing all the likely consequences of a decision.

Disclaimer

• 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 HP offers a comprehensive benefits package for this position, including:

• 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)

Travel -

Relocation -

Yes

Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) - 

HP, Inc. provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and prospective employees, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, age, disability, or status as a protected veteran, marital status, familial status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic predisposition or carrier status, uniformed service status, political affiliation or any other characteristic protected by applicable national, federal, state, and local law(s).

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