Executive Communications Manager (Houston, TX) at Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Spring, Texas, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

  • Superior writing and editing skills - recognized for "near perfection" writing and editing skills and often asked to edit the work of others
  • Superior listening and interpersonal skills
  • Superior organization and program management skills
  • Ability to link communications plans and activities to business results
  • Superior knowledge and understanding of executive communications methodologies, tools and vehicles
  • Prior knowledge and experience in enterprise technology preferred
  • Proven experience managing, leading, driving and measuring virtual teams toward a common goal
  • High levels of tact and diplomacy with strong consultative skills
  • Ability to interact with all levels of the company top to bottom, including most senior company management. Strong executive presence
  • Ability to thrive working from home, at the office, or on the go
  • Ideally based in Houston, Texas or willing to work hybrid (2 days per week in Houston, TX office)

Responsibilities

  • Develop, drive and evaluate external executive communications strategies and programs for SVP-level executives
  • Develop executive speeches, including keynote speech writing and speaker preparation for panels, fireside chats, video interviews, and podcasts
  • Assist in writing blogs, social media content, and bylines
  • Independently develop and implement comprehensive external executive communications strategies including thought leadership pillars/roadmap, messaging frameworks and timelines spanning multiple quarters (e.g., annual exec communications strategy and plan for a business group SVP)
  • Be recognized as an expert and thought leader in executive communications and contribute to the development and adoption of innovative principles and ideas across the team
  • Collaborate closely with key communications partners such as Public Relations, Analyst Relations, and other communications teams as needed
  • Collaborate with and align on executive messaging with the Product Marketing team

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Executive CommunicationsStrategic CommunicationsStakeholder ManagementCommunications ProgramsCommunications MeasurementHybrid CloudCTO CommunicationsNarrative Development

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this role remote or hybrid?

This is a hybrid role based in the Houston, TX office, with an expectation to work on average 2 days per week from an HPE office.

What are the main responsibilities of this role?

Responsibilities include developing and evaluating external executive communications strategies for SVP-level executives, writing speeches and preparing leaders for events, assisting with blogs and social media, and implementing comprehensive communications plans.

What is the company culture like at HPE?

HPE's culture thrives on finding new and better ways to accelerate what’s next, values varied backgrounds, offers flexibility to manage work and personal needs, embraces bold moves together, and supports career growth.

What skills make a strong candidate for this position?

A proven, motivated individual with strong executive presence, expertise in executive communications, ability to develop strategies and write speeches, and collaborative skills to work with PR and other teams.

What is the salary or compensation for this role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Provides enterprise IT solutions and services

About Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Hewlett Packard Enterprise provides enterprise IT solutions with a focus on cloud services, artificial intelligence, and edge computing. Their products include HPE Ezmeral for managing containers, HPE GreenLake for cloud services, and HPE Aruba for networking. These solutions help businesses improve their performance and adapt to digital changes. HPE's business model includes selling hardware, software, and services, as well as offering subscription-based services and long-term contracts. What sets HPE apart from competitors is its commitment to open-source projects and its active developer community, which supports collaboration and innovation. The company's goal is to empower organizations to transform digitally and optimize their operations.

Houston, TexasHeadquarters
1939Year Founded
IPOCompany Stage
Hardware, Enterprise Software, AI & Machine LearningIndustries
10,001+Employees

Risks

Integration challenges with Juniper Networks may delay AI-driven networking benefits.
Competition from startups like Flywheel could impact HPE's AI and cloud services.
HPE's acquisition strategy may strain resources and distract from core operations.

Differentiation

HPE's GreenLake offers a unique hybrid cloud platform for diverse IT environments.
HPE Ezmeral provides advanced container management, enhancing enterprise AI and analytics capabilities.
HPE's Aruba solutions integrate cloud security and networking for seamless, secure connectivity.

Upsides

HPE's acquisition of Juniper Networks boosts AI-driven innovation in networking.
OpsRamp acquisition enhances HPE's IT management with AI-based automation capabilities.
Axis Security integration strengthens HPE's cloud security offerings with SASE solutions.

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