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Serve as the executive sponsor for Tableau's largest customers globally * Partner closely with Tableau Product leadership Requirements * 15+ years of enterprise software sales leadership experience

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Houston, TX · On-site

$150 - $250/hr

Serve as executive sponsor for key client relationships. * Lead executive‑level engagement, negotiations, dispute resolution, and strategic planning activities. * Develop long‑term partnerships ...

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Indianapolis, IN · On-site

$300 - $550/hr

Act as executive sponsor on key pursuits and develop strong C-level relationships with clients, partners, and industry stakeholders * Build and execute growth strategies that expand Walker ...

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How much do executive sponsor jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 3, 2026, the average yearly pay for executive sponsor in the United States is $82,146.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $54,500.00 and $100,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Executive Sponsor vs Project Manager?

AspectExecutive SponsorProject Manager
CredentialsExecutive-level experience, often with leadership or strategic certificationsProject management certifications (PMP, CAPM), relevant experience
Work EnvironmentHigh-level strategic meetings, executive decision-makingDay-to-day project planning, team coordination
Employer & Industry UsageUsed across industries for strategic oversightCommon in project-based industries like IT, construction, and engineering

While both roles are essential in project execution, the Executive Sponsor provides strategic oversight and high-level support, whereas the Project Manager handles daily project operations and delivery. The Executive Sponsor ensures alignment with organizational goals, while the Project Manager manages project teams and timelines.

What does an executive sponsor do?

An executive sponsor is a senior leader who provides strategic support, oversight, and resources for a project or initiative. They help ensure alignment with organizational goals, remove obstacles, and advocate for the project's success to stakeholders and teams.

What cities are hiring for Executive Sponsor jobs?

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What states have the most Executive Sponsor jobs?

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Infographic showing various Executive Sponsor job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 89% Full Time, 6% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 84% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 12% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $82,146 per year, or $39.5 per hour.

CEO Office Strategic Engagements and Programs

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Development LP

Spring, TX • On-site

Full-time

Posted 28 days ago


Hewlett Packard Enterprise rating

8.4

Company rating: 8.4 out of 10

Based on 26 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

36th of 160 rated electronics manufacturers


Job description

CEO Office Strategic Engagements and Programs
This role has been designed as ''Onsite' with an expectation that you will primarily work 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:
The CEO Office Strategic Engagements and Programs leader supports the operational execution of the CEO Executive Office by driving executive engagements such as customer, partner, supplier meetings as well as running special programs around executive sponsor accounts, quarterly deal sponsors and CIC Houston engagement.
This role works across multiple business functions to develop executive briefings, manage key stakeholder interactions, and execute special projects that enhance CEO visibility and engagement with customers and partners. The successful candidate is highly organized, business savvy, comfortable operating in a fast-paced and ambiguous environment, ability to adapt and capable of building strong relationships across different organizations.
Job Description
Executive Engagement Management
  • Manage the end-to-end lifecycle of CEO customer, partner, supplier, and government engagements, including intake, stakeholder alignment, scheduling coordination in conjunction with the Executive Assistant, executive preparation, meeting execution support, and follow-up tracking.
  • Partner with account teams, executive sponsors, and business leaders to develop comprehensive CEO briefing materials and recommendations.
  • Track and drive resolution of critical customer escalations and executive commitments resulting from CEO interactions.
  • Support planning and execution of CEO participation in strategic events, including Discover, industry conferences (i.e. World Economic Forum) and executive forums.
  • Create and run programmatic use of CEO in conjunction with sale to close deals through the executive sponsor program, quarterly deal sponsorship and Houston CIC visits.

Executive Communications
  • Draft stakeholder correspondence on behalf of the CEO and Chief of Staff.
  • Partner with Corporate Communications and Executive Communications teams to ensure messaging consistency and quality.

Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Partner with organizations including Sales, Communications, Business Units, Marketing, Legal, Government Affairs, and Finance to provide holistic HPE, CEO-level briefings.
  • Support enterprise projects and programs sponsored by the CEO Office.
  • Maintain document repositories, collaboration sites, and operational resources supporting CEO Office activities.

Special Projects
  • Identify opportunities to programmatically engage the CEO on opportunities and in strategic accounts, aligned to the business and sales goals.
  • Lead operational and strategic projects that improve efficiency, communication, and execution across executive office processes.

Required Qualifications
  • Strong business acumen and understanding of enterprise operations.
  • Excellent verbal, written, and executive communication skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to influence and collaborate across organizational boundaries.
  • Strong project and program management capabilities.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously in a highly dynamic environment.
  • Sound judgment, discretion, and ability to handle highly confidential information.
  • Knowledge of HPE sales structure, strategy, governance processes, and organizational structure.
  • Experience with Salesforce, Microsoft 365, SharePoint, and collaboration platforms.
  • Ability to utilize AI to enhance organizational effectiveness.

Impact & Scope
  • Operates independently on complex assignments.
  • Influences decisions through knowledge and relationships.
  • Supports executive-level initiatives with enterprise-wide visibility.
  • Serves as a trusted partner to leaders across functions.

Education and Experience Required:
Typically 10+ years total experience in sales, strategy, planning, operations, finance, or related functional area.
Prior experience working with customers, partners, or suppliers preferred.
University degree required (e.g., MBA) or demonstrable equivalent experience.
Knowledge and Skills:
  • Extensive knowledge of research methodology for the most challenging business issues.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including negotiation and influence skills.
  • Excellent project management skills, including leading large, cross-functional initiatives that impact the organization.
  • Strong relationship management skills, including partnering and consulting.
  • Strong leadership skills, including team-building, conflict resolution, and management.
  • Ability to lead multiple, large, time sensitive projects or work streams.
  • Ability to identify emerging trends from market and industry data, and make clear and compelling business planning recommendations.

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.
Let's Stay Connected:
Follow @HPECareers on Instagram to see the latest on people, culture and tech at HPE.
Job:
Business Planning
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."
Information about employee benefits offered in the US can be found at https://myhperewards.com/main/new-hire-enrollment.html
HPE is an Equal Employment Opportunity/ Veterans/Disabled/LGBT employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, or any other protected category, and all decisions we make are made on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. Our goal is to be one global team that is representative of our customers, in an inclusive environment where we can continue to innovate and grow together. Please click here: Equal Employment Opportunity.
Hewlett Packard Enterprise is EEO Protected Veteran/ Individual with Disabilities.
HPE will comply with all applicable laws related to employer use of arrest and conviction records, including laws requiring employers to consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories.
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We have become aware of an increase in fraudulent recruitment activities in which individuals impersonate our company or authorized recruitment agencies to offer fake employment opportunities. These scams may occur through false websites, emails, social media, or chat-based applications and often aim to obtain personal information or money. Please note that Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE), its direct and indirect subsidiaries and affiliated companies, and its authorized recruitment agencies/vendors will never charge a candidate a registration fee, hiring fee, or any other fee in connection with its recruitment and hiring process. We also never request personal information such as back account details, Social Security numbers, or national IDs via social media or chat applications.
All legitimate job opportunities will come through official company channels, and candidates are responsible for verifying the credentials of any third party claiming to represent the company. Any reliance on fraudulent communication is at the individual's own risk, and HPE disclaims legal liability for any resulting damages. If you suspect recruitment fraud, do not share personal information or make any payments and report the incident to your local authorities immediately.

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