Strategy & Operations Program Manager – Personal Systems

Program Manager enhancing HP's Personal Systems Strategy by leading cross-functional initiatives. Collaborating with senior leadership to translate technology bets into measurable business impact.

Posted 6/13/2026full-timePalo Alto • California, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $160,000 - $235,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead execution of multiple cross-functional strategic and technology acceleration programs across PS Strategy and STAR, ensuring clear priorities, alignment and outcomes
Define clear project scopes, milestones, owners, timelines, and success measures to keep initiatives on track
Manage progress across multiple programs simultaneously, proactively identifying risks, dependencies, and mitigation plans
Bring structure, pace, and operational rigor to programs—from strategy and planning through incubation, execution, and follow-through
Support and coordinate leadership meetings, strategy reviews, offsites, and team engagements with a high bar for quality and preparation
Own and continuously improve the PS Strategy operating cadence (weekly/monthly/quarterly rhythms), ensuring decision-quality, clear outcomes, and consistent follow-through across PS Strategy and STAR
Build and maintain an integrated leadership scorecard (OKRs/KPIs, portfolio health, key risks/dependencies) to enable crisp performance conversations and a single source of truth
Establish and manage decision logs and commitment tracking (including action items and deliverables) to ensure clarity on what was decided, who owns it, and when it will be delivered
Run lightweight retrospectives after key forums, offsites, and major milestones to capture lessons learned and translate them into improved ways of working
Serve as a central connector across Consumer Strategy, Commercial Strategy, Gaming Strategy, Competitive Intelligence, Strategic Programs, Strategy & Planning, and STAR
Partner with stakeholders across Finance, Operations, and business units to align priorities, plans, and execution
Facilitate clear communication and alignment across interconnected workstreams, stakeholders, and leadership teams
Conduct targeted analysis and synthesize complex inputs into clear, actionable insights for decision-making
Support strategic planning, business reviews, and priority-setting activities across the organization
Support portfolio governance across PS Strategy and STAR: intake, prioritization, milestone health, and escalation of cross-functional risks and dependencies
Coordinate planning mechanics and resource visibility (capacity, key role assignments, and funding/resourcing signals) to help leaders make tradeoffs and keep priorities realistic
Own recurring leadership reporting artifacts (e.g., monthly business review packs and concise readouts): highlight deltas, implications, decisions needed, and clear asks
Develop clear, compelling narratives, presentations, and program updates for leadership audiences
Ensure consistency and alignment in communications across PS Strategy and STAR
Support leadership readiness for key internal meetings and strategic discussions

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Strategy, Engineering, or related field; MBA preferred
12+ years of experience in program management, strategy, business operations, consulting, or closely related roles
Strong program and project management capabilities, with experience leading complex cross-functional initiatives from planning through execution
Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities, stakeholders, and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including executive-level presentation development
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and the ability to simplify complexity
Ability to influence and drive alignment across teams and stakeholders without direct authority
High degree of ownership, initiative, and operational discipline

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Long term/short term disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Life insurance
Generous time off policies, including: 4-12 weeks fully paid parental leave based on tenure
11 paid holidays
Additional flexible paid vacation and sick leave

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Hard Skills & Tools

program managementproject managementstrategic planningbusiness operationsconsultinganalytical skillsproblem-solvingpresentation developmentmilestone trackingdecision-making

Soft Skills

organizational skillscommunication skillsinfluencing skillsownershipinitiativeoperational disciplinestakeholder managementalignmentattention to detailability to manage priorities

Certifications

Bachelor’s degreeMBA