Business Strategist AI, Edge and Emerging Tech at HP

Business Strategist - AI Edge and Emerging TechDescription -The Technology & Innovation Organization (TIO) is a newly formed division at HP that is dedicated to driving technological advancements and fostering innovation across the company. Our vision is to transform HP into a technology leader that enables intelligence at the edge.This is an exciting role that will help shape HPs long-term ambition by defining where we play how we win and where new growth exists at the intersection of emerging technologies customer pain points and strategic whitespace. You will lead and articulate the enterprise-level strategy that guides HPs future technology bets.We are seeking a sharp strategic thinker with strategy consulting or corporate development experience complemented by hands-on work in a start-up or technology environment. You bring a strong grasp of market and AI trends can structure ambiguity build compelling frameworks craft clear narratives and extract meaningful insights from complex data. You will lead market and competitive analysis business plans and investment theses while shaping HPs innovation ecosystem across startups VCs and partners.You will turn external signals into actionable recommendations for HPs ELT and Board connect customer pain points to business model choices and drive clarity on where and how HP should play. The ideal candidate is analytical creative polished and equally comfortable diving deep into details or elevating insights to inform top-level strategy.Key ResponsibilitiesStrategy & Narrative DevelopmentLead the creation of strategic frameworks hypothesis trees and storylines that simplify complex technology spaces into compelling executive-ready narrativesDevelop clean visually strong and insight-driven slides that distill data frameworks and technical content into high-clarity recommendationsCraft strategic narratives that guide ELT and Board decision-makingincluding vision statements investment rationales and long-term strategic choicesMarket Customer & Competitive InsightConduct structured market customer and competitive analyses across GenAI edge AI multimodal developer tools and vertical-specific applicationsSynthesize disparate signals into actionable insights that clarify where HP has a right-to-play and how we winBuild segmentation TAM/SAM models ecosystem maps adoption curves and category frameworksBusiness Planning & Investment Thesis DevelopmentBuild data-driven business plans that articulate opportunity size economics monetization models costs and risksDevelop investment theses (build/partner/invest/acquire) that balance strategic rationale financial considerations and technical feasibilityPartner with Corporate Development and HP Tech Ventures to evaluate external opportunitiesCross-Functional InfluenceCollaborate with engineering product TIO and BU leaders to align opportunity framing with HPs technology roadmap and capability strengthsClarify what matters most distilling customer needs into technology implications and strategic choicesDrive alignment across senior stakeholders and influence decision-making through structured insight-led storytellingEcosystem EngagementEngage deeply with startups VCs research labs and partners to map emerging technology trends and identify strategic collaboration areasHelp build HPs innovation ecosystem and assess the long-term impact of nascent technologies on HPs portfolioKey Skills & CapabilitiesStrategic & Analytical ExcellenceStructured problem solver with exceptional ability to break down ambiguous problems into crisp frameworksFluency in market analysis: TAM segmentation competitive dynamics value chain analysisStrong business model analysis (pricing unit economics monetization pathways growth levers)Executive Storytelling & VisualizationOutstanding ability to build simple clean logical storylines that influence senior audiencesStrong slide-making and visualization skills (consulting-level): pyramid communication frameworks 22s architectures heat mapsComfort distilling complex technical content into concise compelling messagesInsight Generation & Dot-ConnectingAbility to see around corners and identify non-obvious connections between customer needs technology shifts and business opportunitiesSkilled at synthesizing large volumes of data research and technical input into actionable insightTechnical & Market UnderstandingFamiliarity with AI/ML cloud edge compute developer productivity or device-centric software ecosystemsAbility to engage credibly with senior engineers and technical leaders even without being a hands-on developerConsulting / Corporate Development DNARigor structure and pacing typical of top-tier consultingAbility to build theses evaluate opportunities and drive recommendations with data and narrative clarityComfort working across senior stakeholders executive reviews and tight timelinesEducation & Experience1015 years in strategy corporate development management consulting or product strategy roles (top-tier consulting with hands-on business strategy experience strongly preferred)Experience building business plans TAM analyses investment theses and executive narratives in emerging technology domainsExperience working with (or adjacent to) AI cloud software or advanced compute portfoliosStrong financial modeling and business case development capabilitiesDemonstrated track record of crafting high-quality C-suite presentations and strategic recommendationsAbility to navigate ambiguity frame problems independently and move quickly to insight and actionMBA strongly preferred advanced technical or business degree a plusThe pay range for this role is$130700to$236000USD annually with additional opportunities for pay in the form of bonus and/or equity (applies to United States of America candidates only). Pay varies by work location job-related knowledge skills and experience.Benefits:HP offers a comprehensive benefits package for this position including:Health insuranceDental insuranceVision insuranceLong term/short term disability insuranceEmployee assistance programFlexible spending accountLife insuranceGenerous time off policies including;4-12 weeks fully paid parental leave based on tenure11 paid holidaysAdditional flexible paid vacation and sick leave (US benefits overview)The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time with or without notice subject to applicable law.Job -Business PlanningSchedule -Full timeShift -No shift premium (United States of America)Travel -Relocation -Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) -HP Inc. provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and prospective employees without regard to race color religion sex national origin ancestry citizenship sexual orientation age disability or status as a protected veteran marital status familial status physical or mental disability medical condition pregnancy genetic predisposition or carrier status uniformed service status political affiliation or any other characteristic protected by applicable national federal state and local law(s).Please be assured that you will not be subject to any adverse treatment if you choose to disclose the information requested. This information is provided voluntarily. The information obtained will be kept in strict confidence.For more information review HPsEEO Policy or read about your rights as an applicant under the law here: Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal Key Skills Business Intelligence,Sales Experience,Compliance Management,Risk Management,Cold Calling,Lean Six Sigma,Upselling,Business Management,Regulatory Reporting,SAP Supply Chain Management,Economic Development,Product Development Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Monthly Salary Salary: 130700 - 236000