HPE Labs - Business Planning Manager I

HPE Labs - Business Planning Manager I    This role has been designed as 'Hybrid' with a requirement that you will work on average 2 days per week from an HPE office.

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.

The Innovation Program Office at HPE Labs is seeking a Innovation associate to help us assess new potential sources of innovation, investigate and validate new technologies, develop and maintain a strategic points of view critical to HPE’s market position, and support our internal operations. As a key member of the team, the candidate can expect to be fully allocated to HPE’s Innovation Program Office while regularly interfacing with all other HPE Business Units. This is a full-time role based out of the San Francisco Bay Area, though a remote role will be considered for exceptional candidates.

Assist in strategic business development projects, analyze market trends, and contribute to the development of business strategies relevant to HPE’s Innovation Program Office. Support due diligence activities with primary and secondary research (e.g., engaging with BU counterparts, conducting market research and competitive analysis, building market maps and landscapes, gathering industry intelligence, etc.). Study pitch decks, product briefs, white papers, and other external materials from startups and analyze how those solutions might complement HPE’s solutions. Develop and present materials that summarize your findings into clear and concise narratives consumable for senior business leaders. Contribute to the planning and execution of key projects, including milestone tracking and risk management. Work closely with cross-functional teams (e.g., engineering, marketing, sales) on various initiatives and projects. Assist with day-to-day operations and administrative tasks as needed. Participate in periodic reviews to share updates and incorporate feedback on assigned projects/initiatives.

Exceptional candidates will meet most of the following criteria, while highly qualified candidates will possess more than half: A Bachelor’s degree complemented by a background in science, technology, engineering, math, finance, economics, or other analytical fields from a rigorous, top-tier academic institution. An active student currently pursuing a Master’s in Business Administration from a well-known, highly regarded university or business school. 2-3+ years of work experience at a technology company, a technology startup, a venture capital or private equity firm focused on technology investing, a technology investment bank, at a technology consulting firm, or in corporate strategy and development. A strong intellectual curiosity and a passion for innovation and tech startups, especially in spaces relevant to HPE’s enterprise technology portfolio (hardware, software, cloud, edge, data, AI/ML, networking, storage, compute, cybersecurity, silicon, quantum). A desire and drive to learn more about the tech innovation ecosystem, tech startups, entrepreneurship, how large publicly traded companies remain innovative, and the venture capital industry. Well-developed interpersonal, social, and relationship management skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Comfort presenting to internal and external