Networking Program Manager
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.
Job Description:
Drive high-impact sales enablement programs that shape the future of HPE Networking. In this role, you will lead a multi‑project programs, align with cross‑functional stakeholders, and design future‑state processes, while partnering with senior leaders to deliver measurable business outcomes, accelerate transformation, and enhance the seller experience worldwide.
Responsibilities:
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Leads complex data and business analyses to develop business plans and identify strategic recommendations, business opportunities, and actionable insights.
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Leads the development and execution of strategic business plans, sales enablement programs, and operational initiatives to achieve defined business objectives.
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Establishes KPIs and business performance metrics and develops processes for monitoring performance, identifying gaps, and driving corrective actions.
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Designs, develops, and maintains executive dashboards, business reporting, and forecasting models using Excel, Power BI, SFDC, and other business intelligence tools.
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Leads large-scale cross-functional initiatives spanning organizations such as Sales, Marketing, Pricing, Quoting, Order Management, Finance, Operations, and other business functions as required.
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Drives cross-functional alignment among stakeholders, ensuring effective communication, prioritization, resource management, and execution of strategic initiatives.
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Contributes to priority projects by applying innovative thinking, leveraging emerging technologies, and developing creative solutions to business challenges.
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Partners with senior business leaders to shape strategy, develop business plans, identify new opportunities, and improve operational effectiveness.
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Develops go-forward business plan recommendations based on risk, return, operational feasibility, and organizational impact.
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Represents the organization in executive reviews, leadership forums, customer-facing discussions, and sales-facing engagements, requiring strong written, verbal, and presentation skills.
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Identifies and evaluates cutting-edge analytical tools, technologies, models, and methods to enable data-driven business decisions and continuous improvement.
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Collaborates effectively across global teams and geographies, demonstrating flexibility to support international stakeholders and varying time zones as business needs require.
Education and Experience Required:
Typically 6+ years of experience in Program Management, Business Planning, Sales Operations, Sales Enablement, or Change Management roles. Proven ability to develop business cases, operational metrics, executive dashboards, and performance reviews for senior leadership, with experience leading initiatives across global, geographically dispersed organizations and cross-functional teams. Familiarity with automation, AI-enabled workflows, and process optimization methodologies is preferred but not required.
Knowledge and Skills
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Extensive knowledge of research methodologies and business planning frameworks used to address complex business challenges.
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Excellent analytical thinking, data analysis, and business insight generation skills.
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Extensive experience using Excel, Power BI, SFDC, and other reporting or dashboarding tools to perform business analysis, develop forecasts, create dashboards, and provide actionable insights.
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Strong proficiency in data analysis, KPI development, and performance measurement.
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Demonstrated ability to design and maintain executive-level dashboards and reporting solutions using Power BI, Excel, SFDC, or similar business intelligence tools.
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Strong business acumen and technical knowledge within area of responsibility.
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Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills, with advanced proficiency in PowerPoint and experience creating executive-ready communications and business reviews.
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Strong program and project management skills, including leading large-scale, cross-functional initiatives, managing timelines, mitigating risks, resolving issues, and driving successful outcomes.
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Experience leading business planning, sales enablement, operational improvement, and change management initiatives in complex organizational environments.
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Ability to work effectively across end-to-end business functions, including Sales, Marketing, Pricing, Quoting, Order Management, Finance, and Operations teams.
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Strong relationship management, stakeholder engagement, and consulting skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across all organizational levels.
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Experience partnering with and presenting to senior executives and business leaders, with the confidence and communication skills required to drive strategic discussions and decision-making.
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Working knowledge of Smartsheet and other project management tools used for planning, tracking, and executing complex programs.
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Familiarity with AI, automation, and digital productivity tools, with the ability to identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency and enhance the sales and customer experience.
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Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, and constantly evolving environment, demonstrating agility, adaptability, continuous learning, and comfort with change.
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Willingness and flexibility to work across global teams and accommodate varying time zones as business needs require.
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:
Business Planning
Job Level:
Expert
"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 98,000 - 185,200 in Colorado // 105,500 - 213,500 in California // 92,600 - 213,500 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 November 23 2026; this timeline is provided for transparency and internal planning purposes.
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