Print Strategy Principal
$176,900–$230,850 year
On-sitePalo Alto, California, United States or Vancouver, Washington, United States
Job Summary
Shape the strategic direction of the Office Print business through analysis of market trends, customer needs, competitive dynamics, emerging technologies, and industry disruptions. Develop and recommend business-unit strategies defining where to play, how to win, and the strategic choices required to drive sustainable growth over the next 1–5 years. Identify and drive strategic initiatives that unlock near-, mid-, and long-term business and financial value, establishing clear priorities, execution roadmaps, milestones, and accountability to accelerate results. Lead complex, high-impact strategic initiatives from problem definition through recommendation and implementation, ensuring measurable business outcomes. Structure and execute rigorous, hypothesis-driven analyses, synthesizing insights into clear, data-backed recommendations for senior executives. Serve as a trusted thought partner to business leaders on topics including growth strategy, portfolio management, competitive positioning, investment priorities, risk management, and new business opportunities. Drive strategic choices across product and portfolio roadmaps, go-to-market models, partnerships, acquisitions, and adjacent growth opportunities. Lead large, cross-functional teams across businesses, functions, and geographies to build alignment, influence decision-making, and ensure successful execution. Partner effectively across HP's global matrix organization to translate strategy into actionable plans and deliver results at scale. Advance the strategic capabilities of the organization through thought leadership, best practices, and innovative approaches to strategy development and problem solving.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree
- 10+ years of experience in strategy, management consulting, corporate strategy, business planning, or related strategic roles
- demonstrated track record of driving business impact
- Prior experience at a top-tier management consulting firm
- Exceptional strategic thinking, analytical rigor, and problem-solving capabilities
- Ability to thrive in ambiguity, independently framing problems, developing structured approaches, and driving initiatives from concept through execution
- Strong executive communication skills, including the ability to distill complex concepts into clear, compelling narratives tailored to senior leadership audiences
- Broad business acumen with the ability to connect market, customer, financial, operational, and technology insights to inform strategic decision-making
- Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, including executive presentations, stakeholder management, negotiation, and influence without authority
- Proven ability to lead and manage complex, cross-functional projects, balancing multiple priorities while delivering high-quality outcomes in fast-paced environments
- Strong partnership and relationship-building skills, with credibility and judgment to serve as a trusted advisor to senior business leaders
- Intellectual curiosity and learning agility, with the ability to apply innovative analytical approaches and frameworks to solve evolving business challenges
- Deep experience leading sophisticated research and analytical efforts, leveraging data, market intelligence, and advanced analytical techniques to uncover insights and guide strategic choices
- Strong strategic judgment, including the ability to assess trade-offs, evaluate risks and opportunities, and anticipate the business implications of key decisions
- Relocation
Desired Qualifications
- MBA or other advanced degree
- Degree concentration in Business, Finance, Economics, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
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