Hewlett Packard Enterprise is hiring: Executive Communications Manager, Chief Ma
Hewlett Packard Enterprise, San Jose, CA, United States
Who We Are
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 diverse 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
HPE is looking for an Executive Communications Manager to support our Chief Marketing & Communications Officer (CMCO). With more than 1000 marketers and communicators across the globe supporting global communications, brand and corporate marketing, field and partner marketing, product and solutions marketing, performance marketing and analytics, the Chief Marketing & Communications officer and her team are responsible for ensuring HPE’s value propositions are clear and differentiated, that new and immersive experiences bring to life the company’s innovation and purpose, and the strength of the company’s brand advances its market position as the leader in hybrid cloud with enterprise AI and Networking as macerators. In this role, you will develop and execute internal and external communications for our Chief Marketing & Communications Officer to increase visibility, expand influence, and enable cultural imperatives for transformation and growth. The ideal candidate is a strategic, collaborative, and articulate communicator with experience client-facing public relations agency experience and/or supporting senior executives with a commitment to operational excellence.
Responsibilities
- Thought Leadership: Develop distinct thought leadership platforms aligned to CMCO’s priorities. Identify, secure, and maximize top-tier targets for media engagement, influencer relationships, and public speaking. Develop executive speeches, scripts, presentations, talking points, and briefing documents.
- Social Media: Develop and execute the social media strategy for CMCO to promote HPE’s business, reputation, and culture. Capitalize on real-time opportunities for news making, brand building, and stakeholder engagement. Develop content, facilitate approvals, monitor activity and continually optimize performance.
- Team Culture: Foster pride, confidence, and engagement among team members with consistent communication. Drive business acumen through communication and trainings. Organize celebrations for performance milestones, cultural moments, and life events with a spirit of fun, creativity, and inclusivity. Manage team meetings from concept to execution, optimized for digital and global engagement.
- Cross-functional collaboration: Represent the interests of the CMCO in meetings. Align with senior leaders on strategic priorities. Partner with cross-functional executive communicators to drive a cohesive narrative across the enterprise.
- Operational Excellence: Enhance the brand of the CMCO and Global Marketing & Communications team with consistent communication and experiences (standards, templates, processes, etc.). Analyze effectiveness of communication and continually optimize performance.
About You
- Solid communications background, (working directly with clients and senior leaders, developing executive-level communications, building trust and influencing cross-functional teams, etc.)
- Exceptional writing, editing and presentation skills, with the 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.
- Based in and excited to be in-person in the San Jose, CA (preference) or Spring, TX offices when the CMCO is in-office.
Education And Experience Required
- BA or BS in Communications, Marketing or Business Administration.
- 5+ years of experience in employee communications, journalism or marketing.
- Previous client facing agency experience is highly preferred
- Experience leading media relations, internal communications strategies, and creative planning is highly preferred
- Previous experience contributing to or leading 360 Communications
- Aptitude for collaboration with cross functional teams
Knowledge And Skills
- Advanced writing and editing skills – very minimal peer or manager edits needed.
- Strong listening and interpersonal skills.
- Strong organization and program management skills.
- Ability to link communications plans and activities to business results.
- Advanced knowledge and understanding of employee communications methodologies, tools and vehicles.
- Proven experience managing, leading, driving and measuring virtual teams toward common goal.
- Fluency in local language and English.
- High levels of tact and diplomacy.
Additional Skills
Accountability, Accountability, Active Learning (Inactive), Active Listening, Bias, Business, Business Communications, Coaching, Creativity, Critical Thinking, Data Analysis Management, Data Collection Management (Inactive), Design Thinking, Empathy, Executive Communications, Executive Visibility, External Communication, Follow-Through, Growth Mindset, Intellectual Curiosity (Inactive), Long Term Planning, Managing Ambiguity, Personal Initiative, Policy and procedures, Program Management {+ 4 more}
What We Can Offer You
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.
Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging
We are unconditionally inclusive in the way we work and celebrate individual uniqueness. We know diverse 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
Communications
Job Level
Expert
States with Pay Range Requirement
The expected salary/wage range for a U.S.-based hire filling this position is provided below. Actual offer may vary from this range based upon geographic location, work experience, education/training, and/or skill level. If this is a sales role, then the listed salary range reflects combined base salary and target-level sales compensation pay. If this is a non-sales role, then the listed salary range reflects base salary only. Variable incentives may also be offered. Information about employee benefits offered can be found at https://myhperewards.com/main/new-hire-enrollment.html.
USD Annual Salary: $101,900.00 – $234,500.00
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