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Chief of Staff, VP of Strategy and OperationsThis 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:

HPE's Private Cloud and Flex Solutions business is seeking a strategic and dynamic leader to serve as both Chief of Staff and VP of Operations Strategy & Planning. In this multifaceted role, you will act as a trusted advisor to the SVP & GM, orchestrate engineering execution, and lead cross-functional operational initiatives. You will drive strategic alignment, improve operational rigor, and ensure the successful delivery of innovative cloud solutions. You will lead a team of approximately 40 professionals and collaborate across engineering, product management, and executive leadership.

Primary Responsibilities

• Act as Chief of Staff to the SVP & GM, providing strategic counsel, managing executive communications, and coordinating key initiatives and decision-making processes.

• Lead and develop a high-performing team within the Hybrid Cloud organization, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

• Partner with product and engineering leaders to drive planning, budgeting, and operational execution across multiple sites.

• Establish governance frameworks for leadership meetings, decision follow-up, and accountability.

• Create and present executive-level materials, including presentations, updates, and analytical reports for strategic reviews and planning.

• Represent the Private Cloud & Flex Solutions business in cross-BU forums, aligning dependencies, timelines, and commitments.

• Drive process excellence, operational rigor, and continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and quality.

• Define and track KPIs, workflows, and metrics; analyze data to provide actionable insights and recommendations.

• Lead operational programs related to organizational readiness, operating models, and cost initiatives.

• Manage cross-functional dependencies, risks, and escalations to ensure on-time, high-quality delivery of products and services.

• Travel Requirement: 25-50% travel to various sites as needed to support initiatives and stakeholder engagement.

Experience and Skills

• 10+ years in business operations, product operations, program management, or executive leadership roles within large organizations.

• 5+ years of direct people management experience.

• Proven success in delivering measurable financial and operational outcomes.

• Strong experience in leading executive-facing initiatives such as strategic planning, operational transformation, or business performance improvement.

• Technology industry experience, with a preference for cloud technologies.

• Exceptional communication skills, executive presence, and influencing ability.

• Management consulting experience is a plus.

Join us at HPE to lead transformative cloud solutions with strategic vision and operational excellence. Apply now to be part of our innovative team!

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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Vice PresidentThe 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 187,000 - 373,000 in Colorado // 187,000 - 429,000 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

The estimated job application period closure is October 5 2026; this timeline is provided for transparency and internal planning purposes.

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