Chief of Staff – Strategy & Transformation Organization

Chief of Staff – Strategy & Transformation Organization

Description -

This role is the L1 Chief of Staff (CoS) to the Chief Strategy & Transformation Officer (CS&TO) who oversees the Global Strategy, Corporate Development and Transformation organizations.  The CoS will act as a strategic operator, force multiplier, and trusted partner to the CS&TO. This is a critical role in driving key enterprise strategic initiatives, optimizing organizational effectiveness, and ensuring seamless execution across the business, blends strategy, operations, and execution enablement. This is a highly visible, individual contributor role that requires significant interaction with the Executive Leadership Team organization, including the L1 CoS community.  As an extension of the CS&TO, this role also requires exceptional diplomacy and influencing skills to facilitate alignment, collaboration, and performance across the Strategy & Transformation (S&T) Leadership Team, driving both operational excellence and cultural impact. 

This role is based in Palo Alto, CA, and is expected to comply with HP’s Hybrid Work policy of a minimum 3 days in the office per week. 

Key responsibilities:

Executive Leadership Team (ELT) and Board of Directors Engagement: 

• Manage operating mechanisms for the ELT to ensure alignment on strategy, monitor execution, and remove roadblocks to success. 

• Own the preparation and coordination of all materials for Board of Directors meetings, including agenda setting, presentation development, and follow-up on action items. 

• Prepare the CS&TO for critical external engagements, including investor presentations, earnings calls, and speaking opportunities. 

Strategic Planning & Execution: 

• Work with the S&T organization and ELT CoS to facilitate the strategic planning process, translating high-level objectives into tangible, company-wide goals. 

• Monitor the execution of key strategic initiatives, providing regular updates to the CSTO and the S&T leadership team. 

• Identify and help solve high-priority, cross-functional business issues that do not fall neatly into a single department. 

Strategic Leadership & Operational Excellence 

• Partner with the CSTO on defining annual priorities, LTP outcomes, and leadership communications to the ELT and Board of Directors. 

• Lead the priorities planning rhythm and integration of OKRs across the S&T team to enable alignment and accountability. 

• Scale AI-enabled instant work tools to accelerate execution and data-driven decision-making. 

• Streamline cross-functional planning and quarterly business reviews, linking insights to measurable business outcomes. 

• Manage the S&T Leadership team’s operational cadence, including prep and facilitation of regular staff meetings, AEMs, F2F agendas, ad hoc huddles/townhalls.

• Manage continual improvement and operations for technology platforms and pan-S&T Org processes. 

Cross-Functional Influence & Partnership 

• Serve as an enterprise connector across HP’s ELT L1 CoS community, ensuring Strategy initiatives are integrated, resourced, and communicated effectively. 

• Provide counsel to the CSTO on strategic priorities, organizational design, and stakeholder alignment. 

People, Culture & Leadership Development 

• Activate HP’s Leadership Principles—Start with Customers, Develop the Team, Deliver Outcomes—through leadership forums, engagement programs, and coaching. 

• Partner closely with HR & CSTO to strengthen leadership capability, talent readiness, and team culture within the Strategy organization.

• Lead initiatives to boost employee engagement, connection, and performance across the S&T organization. 

Key Skills & Capabilities

• Exceptional Strategic Thinking & Business Acumen: The ability to think strategically and translate the CSTO vision into actionable plans. This person can quickly grasp complex business issues and connect disparate information to form a clear and concise point of view. 

• Strong Leadership Skills: Can lead without direct authority, inspire confidence, and drive results across multiple functions. The ability to build trust and influence senior leaders is paramount. 

• Superior Communication Skills: Highly effective verbal and