HP

Senior Technology Strategist

Palo Alto, California, United States of America Full time
Senior Technology Strategist

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Job Summary

As a senior member of HP’s Technology & Innovation Organization (TIO) Strategy team, you will independently lead the development and articulation of enterprise-level strategy that shapes HP’s future technology bets. This role sits at the intersection of AI, software, systems, and business strategy, responsible for sharpening HP’s long-term aspiration, informing where-to-play and how-to-win choices, and defining new growth opportunities across emerging technologies and strategic whitespace.
 

You will bring a uniquely blended background: hands-on experience working with AI, ML, or edge technology (either at a leading technology firm or high-velocity startup) combined with strong strategic problem framing, business planning, and executive-ready communication. You will connect the end-to-end chain from customer pain points to use cases to business model to technology stack, to shape HP’s next-generation roadmap and create clear, actionable business plans.
 

This is a high-impact, high-visibility role delivering insights and recommendations directly to HP’s executive leadership and Board.
 

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Insight & Opportunity Identification

  • Lead structured outside-in analysis across emerging domains including GenAI, edge AI inferencing, multimodal capabilities, vertical-specific AI workflows, device-centric SW, and future compute platforms
  • Identify, validate, and size new opportunity areas by triangulating customer needs, industry trends, competitive moves, and HP’s differentiated assets
  • Conduct segmentation, TAM/SAM modeling, business model evaluation, and scenario planning for next-horizon bets

Business Planning & Strategic Choice-Making

  • Independently build robust, data-driven business plans—including financial models, adoption forecasts, value chain analysis, pricing/monetization frameworks, and go-to-market implications
  • Develop investment theses and strategic recommendations (build/partner/invest/acquire) including assessment of ecosystem dynamics and potential partners
  • Translate customer jobs-to-be-done and pain points into technology requirements that shape TIO’s architecture and product roadmap

Technology & Ecosystem Integration

  • Engage deeply with technical leaders to understand HP’s capabilities across AI/ML, compute systems, runtime optimization, model compression, device SW, cloud/edge hybrid architectures, and vertical workflows
  • Build credible, technically informed perspectives on how emerging technologies (e.g., LLMs, multimodal, RAG, on-device inferencing, runtime optimization, edge data pipelines) unlock new business opportunities
  • Maintain active engagement with startups, VCs, research labs, hyperscalers, and ecosystem partners to inform strategy and accelerate innovation

Executive Communication & Influence

  • Develop crisp, compelling narratives for ELT and Board audiences—including framing, storyline, visualizations, and strategic implications
  • Synthesize complex technical and market signals into clear, actionable choices for HP
  • Influence cross-functional leaders across TIO, Business Units, and Corporate Strategy to drive alignment and execution

What Success Looks Like

  • You independently build business cases and recommendations that directly shape HP’s technology roadmap and investment decisions
  • You can “talk the talk” with senior technologists while also framing complex choices for non-technical executives
  • You deliver clear, strategic narratives that are used in Board and ELT discussions
  • You serve as a bridge between customer needs, HP’s technology stack, and commercial strategy
  • You elevate the quality and pace of HP’s strategic decision-making in AI, software, and innovation

Key Skills & Capabilities

Strategic & Analytical Excellence

  • Structured problem-solving with the ability to break down ambiguous spaces and drive clarity
  • Strong market modeling (TAM/SAM), competitive intelligence, ecosystem mapping, and scenario planning
  • Deep experience with business model design and monetization strategies in AI, edge, SaaS, developer tools, or platform technologies


Technical Depth (Must-Have)

  • Prior hands-on experience in AI/ML, software engineering, data systems, runtime optimization, model compression, or adjacent technical domains
  • Ability to understand architecture trade-offs and connect them to business value
  • Fluency in emerging AI and software landscapes, including open-source ecosystems


Communication & Influence

  • Exceptional storytelling, narrative development, and visual communication for senior audiences
  • Ability to synthesize signals and shape recommendations for executives and the Board
  • Strong cross-functional leadership and stakeholder alignment skills

Education & Experience

  • 15+ years in technology strategy, product strategy, corporate development, venture/startup ecosystem, or deep tech consulting
  • Hands-on experience working in AI/ML, edge compute, or software at a top-tier tech company or cutting-edge startup (e.g., model development, applied ML, systems engineering, developer tools, distributed systems, or advanced compute)
  • Demonstrated success developing business plans, investment theses, and market strategies in emerging technology domains
  • Experience preparing and delivering executive-level presentations and strategic narratives
  • Ability to navigate ambiguity, influence senior leaders, and drive time-sensitive cross-company initiatives
  • Advanced degree in engineering, computer science, business, or related fields a strong plus


Disclaimer
• This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed in this role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, responsibilities, knowledge, etc. These may be subject to change and additional functions may be assigned as needed by management.

The pay range for this role is $166,050 to $298,900 USD annually with additional opportunities for pay in the form of bonus and/or equity (applies to United States of America candidates only). Pay varies by work location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Benefits:

HP offers a comprehensive benefits package for this position, including:

  • 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 (US benefits overview)

The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.

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