This role has been designated as ‘Edge’, which means you will primarily work outside of an HPE office.

Job Description

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.

At HPE, we bring together the brightest minds to create breakthrough technology solutions and advance the way people live and work. Our legacy inspires us as we forge ahead dedicated to helping our customers make their mark on the world. We’re solving the world’s most complex challenges, and our people are at the forefront of progress.

The Senior Director, CEO Communications role will lead CEO Communications, reporting to the VP, Corporate & Financial Communications and collaborating with the Chief Communications Officer as well. This leader will serve as a trusted communications advisor to the CEO and develop and execute a strategic CEO communications program, including driving a core narrative, messaging and thought leadership platforms through speaking opportunities and other internal and external stakeholder content and programming.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute end-to-end CEO communications plan
Craft narrative, messaging and thought leadership platforms
Identify and prepare CEO for internal and external communications activities that advance strategic priorities; vet inbound requests; work with cross-functional stakeholders to manage all preparation
Work closely with Team Member Communications and Digital teams to leverage CEO for key internal priorities, channels and events
Write and edit compelling and persuasive communications, including narratives/POVs, scripts, talking points, blog posts, email messages and briefing documents
Support CEO social media efforts, in partnership with Digital Comms team
Partner with Director, Corporate & Financial Communications, to drive strategic, top-tier media engagements for CEO
Develop infrastructure to manage and scale CEO communications program, including processes, templates, and tools
Serve as key leader within Global Communications, collaborating across the function to enhance programs and results
Serve as key communications counselor to CEO and partner regularly with the Office of the CEO
Travel with CEO to provide on-site support and coaching; could grow to approx. 25% travel

Education And Experience Required

10+ years of experience in internal or external communications
Previous executive communications and/or PR experience

Knowledge And Skills

Outstanding writing and editing skills; often asked to edit the work of others
Strong executive presence and strategic counselor skills
Creative and agile; able to think beyond what’s been done before
Ability to synthesize complex concepts to create compelling stories and messages
Finger on the pulse of emerging topics and themes worthy of CEO commentary
Collaborative approach and ability to work cross-functionally through matrixed organization
Organization and program management skills

Job

Communications

Job Level

Director

Hewlett Packard Enterprise is EEO F/M/Protected Veteran/ Individual with Disabilities.

HPE will comply with all applicable laws related to the use of arrest and conviction records, including the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and similar laws and will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories.

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