Print Strategy Principal

About the role

We are seeking an experienced, results-oriented strategy practitioner to join HP’s Print Strategy & Planning team. This role is integral to transforming the Office Print business into a more software and solutions-driven entity.

Responsibilities

• Analyze market research on latest industry trends, competitive landscape, and product innovations.
• Develop recommendations on go-forward 1-5 year strategy on where to play and how to win.
• Develop short-term plans and levers to optimize business and financial performance.
• Facilitate regular follow-ups on strategic planning to foster collaboration and ensure accountability.
• Structure analytical approaches and develop project guidelines, objectives, strategies deliverables, and tactics to drive successful outcomes.
• Manage large, cross-functional teams and communications to facilitate projects and ensure timely delivery to internal stakeholders.
• Consult with business executives on a wide range of issues related to the strategy formulation process, including risk management and new growth opportunities.
• Provide thought leadership and contribute to expanding the knowledge base within area of expertise, including developing new methods, techniques, and criteria for developing strategy analysis and recommendations.
• Collaborate across businesses, functions, and regions to align strategy and direction with corporate and divisional/business units.

Requirements

• Recommended Four-year or Graduate Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or any other related discipline or commensurate work experience or demonstrated competence.
• At least 8-10+ years of work experience, preferably 3-4+ in management consulting, corporate strategy, strategic planning, or a related field.
• Top-tier consulting experience highly desirable.

Skills

• Excellent analytical thinking, analysis, and problem-solving skills.
• Structures ambiguous problems and takes action to solve them independently while managing project objectives.
• Developed business acumen and technical knowledge within at least two business units.
• Very strong verbal and written communication skills, including negotiation, presentation, and influence.
• Strong relationship management skills, including partnering and consulting.
• Able to learn and draw on new analytical techniques to develop creative approaches to project objectives.
• Oversees significant research and analysis efforts.
• Identifies leading-edge analytical tools and techniques to evaluate strategic objectives and gain new insights to business issues.
• Able to conduct an impact analysis capturing all the likely consequences of a decision.