Head of Automation, Analytics & Process Engineering

Head of Automation, Analytics & Process Engineering

  

This role has been designed as ‘Hybrid’ with an expectation that you will work on average 2 days per week from an HPE office.

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 varied 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:

   

About the Role

We are seeking a highly accomplished transformation leader to serve as the Head of Automation, Analytics & Process Engineering within the Process and Operations Transformation (POT) team. This role is the strategic face of our automation and analytics agenda to senior stakeholders across the business unit, accountable for setting the vision, establishing the prioritization framework, and leading execution for how we identify, assess, and deliver high-value transformation opportunities.

As the owner of the Value Realization program, you will ensure that every investment in automation, analytics, and process engineering is tightly aligned to enterprise goals and delivers measurable business outcomes. You will lead a large, diverse team of professionals from varied disciplines — including business process specialists, analytics leaders, and automation strategy experts — who work in close partnership with IT and external solution providers to bring transformation strategies to life.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the senior point of contact for automation, analytics, and process engineering with executive and functional leadership, ensuring stakeholder priorities are understood and transformation strategies are aligned

• Define and lead the formalized strategy for identifying, evaluating, and prioritizing transformation opportunities across the business unit

• Oversee and inspire a large, multidisciplinary team with varied professional backgrounds, fostering collaboration between business, IT, and vendor partners to deliver sustainable transformation outcomes

• Own the Value Realization program for the business unit, ensuring a consistent framework for measuring and reporting the impact of transformation initiatives

• Guide the design and deployment of automation, analytics, and process optimization solutions in close collaboration with IT and trusted external providers

• Establish governance and oversight structures that provide transparency to leadership on progress, risks, and benefits realization

• Build and maintain strong relationships with senior stakeholders, influencing investment decisions and fostering a shared ownership mindset for transformation success

• Ensure continuous capability growth by adopting emerging tools, technologies, and methodologies that keep the organization at the forefront of operational innovation

Knowledge and Skills

• Proven experience leading cross-functional transformation programs in a global enterprise

• Expertise in process engineering, automation strategy, and analytics, with a strong track record of working through IT partnerships and external providers

• Strong strategic planning and prioritization skills, with the ability to align technology-enabled solutions to business outcomes

• Exceptional stakeholder engagement skills, including the ability to influence and build consensus across senior leadership communities

• Experience managing large, diverse teams across disciplines and geographies

• Strong business acumen with the ability to translate technical possibilities into compelling business cases

Ideal Candidate Profile

• 12+ years in business transformation, operational excellence, or related fields, including leadership of multi-disciplinary teams

• Demonstrated success in creating and executing enterprise-level transformation strategies with measurable results

• Skilled in balancing innovation with disciplined execution and benefit tracking

• Adept at navigating complex, matrixed organizations and driving change at scale

Additional Skills:

Accountability, Accountability, Active Learning (Inactive), Active Listening, Bias, Business Decisions, Business Development, Business Metrics, Business Performance, Business Strategies, Calendar Management, Coaching, Computer Literacy, Creativity, Critical Thin