External Executive Communications Manager

About the role

The role is a Hybrid role with a requirement to work on average 2 days per week from an HPE office.

Job Description

HPE is seeking an External Executive Communications Manager to support the HPE’s Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing & Communications Officer (CMCO).

• Develop distinct thought leadership platforms aligned to CMCO’s priorities.
• Translate company and team strategy, industry trends, and executive’s perspectives into differentiated points of view that strengthen credibility and influence with customers, media, analysts, partners, and peers.
• Drive participation in industry events, media engagements, speaking opportunities, podcasts, awards, and executive forums to reinforce thought leadership positioning.
• Create high-impact external communications that authentically reflect the CMCO's voice.
• Develop speeches, presentations, talking points, briefing materials, bylines, and other content that simplify complex topics and deliver clear, compelling messages to reinforce thought leadership positioning and the CMCO’s priorities for a variety of external audiences.
• Develop and execute the social media strategy for CMCO to promote HPE’s business, reputation, and culture and grow the CMCO’s personal brand.
• Protect and enhance the CMCO's reputation by ensuring a consistent narrative across external engagements and communications channels.
• Establish metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of external communications and thought leadership efforts.
• Align CMCO’s external messaging with corporate strategy, thought leadership messaging, brand positioning, and company priorities to strengthen trust and credibility with key audiences.

About the Candidate

The ideal candidate is highly organized, proactive, and collaborative with exceptional writing skills, communications instincts, and sound judgment. They understand the big picture and know how to build a leader’s brand. They are comfortable operating in ambiguity, working closely with senior leaders, and balancing strategic thinking with hands-on execution. They thrive on highly collaborative teams, have a deep desire to build rooted relationships across organizational teams, and enjoy sharing wins with others. This Individual Contributor’s Background Includes Senior communications expertise and deep experience counseling clients and senior leaders directly. Exceptional writing, editing, and presentation skills. Ability to synthesize complex information into a clear point of view with concise language for a variety of audiences. Good judgement and discretion when working with sensitive or confidential information. Excellent organizational skills and project management.

What We Can Offer You

Health & Wellbeing: Comprehensive suite of benefits that supports physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing.

• Personal & Professional Development: Programs catered to helping you reach any career goals you have.
• Unconditional Inclusion: Flexible work arrangements and celebration of individual uniqueness.

Information about employee benefits offered in the US

Details can be found at https://myhperewards.com/main/new-hire-enrollment.html.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity/ Veterans/ Individual with Disabilities 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.

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