HPE Aruba Networking Integration Program Manager

This role has been designated as 'Hybrid' with an expectation that you will work on average 2-3 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 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.

Job Description:

HPE Aruba Networking M&A Integration PMO team is a small group of talented and fun individuals who program-manage integrations of external acquisitions or internal business units into Aruba Business Unit and HPE, as well as Aruba's various strategic and compliance programs such as Business Continuity Planning, Records Retention and others.

Our team is a part of Transformation & PMO organization and reports to the Transformation PMO VP and Chief of Staff to EVP & GM of Aruba. The team works directly with HPE's senior executives to define, analyze, and shape HPE's overall M&A or internal integration strategy, and ensure the operational and financial targets of each program are fully realized.

The Aruba Integration Program Manager will be part of HPE Aruba Networking M&A Integration PMO team, reporting to a Sr. Manager while supporting the broader IMO (Integration Management Office) Leaders across one or more integrations. This individual will be responsible for all operational and process management support required to integrate a business into Aruba , including facilitating cross-functional interlock meetings with 20+ workstreams, creating and managing detailed Integration Plans of Record, Project Managing smaller initiatives/projects within a program as needed, and building and maintaining repeatable tools and templates (Excel, PPT, Smartsheet, MS Forms) to ensure consistency and continuous IMO improvement. Other responsibilities may include leading a Compliance program or other smaller initiatives as needed.

The HPE integration processes are highly matrixed, with subject matter experts from all relevant functions working at the direction of the IMO/ Program manager. This individual must demonstrate strong project management, communication, problem solving, and influencing skills to work effectively with stakeholders across work streams, business units, and geographies. Dealing effectively with ambiguity, high pressure, and time constraints is a requirement.

Management Level Definition:

Unique mastery and recognized authority on relevant subject matter knowledge including technologies, theories and techniques. Contributes to the development of innovative principles and ideas. Successfully operates in the most complex disciplines, in which the company must operate to be successful. Provides highly innovative solutions. Leads large, cross-division functional teams or projects that affect the organization's long-term goals and objectives. May participate in cross-division, multi-function teams. Provides mentoring and guidance to lower level employees. Routinely exercises independent judgment in developing methods, techniques and criteria for achieving objectives. Develops strategy and sets functional policy and direction. Acts as a functional manager within area of expertise but does not manage other employees as a primary job function.

Key Responsibilities:

• Project Manage M&A Integration for acquisitions, divestitures and other strategic projects, as part of Integration Management Office and with the guidance from IMO and Executive Steering Committee Leads
• Develop, maintain, and track Integration Plans of Record for interim operating models and Business Day 1 execution
• Proactively mitigate integration risk, monitor program status, and triage / resolve issues swiftly
• Develop governance process and communication plans to keep Integration stakeholders updated
• Develop and maintain integration success metrics and recommend strategy to address performance gaps
• Lead some compliance initiatives for HPE Aruba Networking, such as Business Continuity Planning, Records Retention Program, and Enterprise Risk Management
• Establish and nurture partnerships with stakeholders in the businesses and global functions
• Develop structured integration frameworks, playbooks, and retrospectives

About you:
Typically 10+ years total experience in strategy, planning, operations, finance, or related functional area. Advanced university degree required (e.g., MBA) or demonstrable equivalent experience.

• Excellent project management skills, including leading multiple large, time-sensitive and cross-functional initiatives that impact the organization.
• Leadership skills, including team building, conflict resolution, and management.
• Superior business acumen and technical knowledge within area of responsibility, including HPE L2C processes and tools.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including negotiation and influence skills.
• Excellent relationship management skills, including partnering and consulting.
• Ability to identify emerging trends from market and industry data, and make clear and compelling business planning recommendations.
• Extensive knowledge of research methodology for the most challenging business issues.
• Excellent analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.

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• A competitive salary and extensive social benefits

• Diverse and dynamic work environment

• Work-life balance and support for career development

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HPE is an Equal Employment Opportunity/ Veterans/Disabled/LGBT and Affirmative Action employer. We are committed to diversity and building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We do not discriminate and all decisions we make are made on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

Additional Skills:

Accountability, Accountability, Active Learning, Active Listening, Bias, Business Decisions, Business Development, Business Metrics, Business Performance, Business Strategies, Calendar Management, Coaching, Computer Literacy, Creativity, Critical Thinking, Cross-Functional Teamwork, Design Thinking, Empathy, Follow-Through, Growth Mindset, Intellectual Curiosity, Leadership, Long Term Planning, Managing Ambiguity, Policy and procedures {+ 5 more}

What We Can Offer You:

Health & Wellbeing

We strive to provide our team members and their loved ones with a comprehensive suite of benefits that supports their physical, financial and emotional wellbeing.

Personal & Professional Development

We also invest in your career because the better you are, the better we all are. We have specific programs catered to helping you reach any career goals you have - whether you want to become a knowledge expert in your field or apply your skills to another division.

Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

We are unconditionally inclusive in the way we work and celebrate individual uniqueness. 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.

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The expected salary/wage range for a U.S.-based hire filling this position is provided below. Actual offer may vary from this range based upon geographic location, work experience, education/training, and/or skill level. If this is a sales role, then the listed salary range reflects combined base salary and target-level sales compensation pay. If this is a non-sales role, then the listed salary range reflects base salary only. Variable incentives may also be offered. Information about employee benefits offered can be found at https://myhperewards.com/main/new-hire-enrollment.html.

Annual Salary: $111,000.00 - $255,500.00

HPE is an Equal Employment Opportunity/ Veterans/Disabled/LGBT and Affirmative Action employer. We are committed to diversity and building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We do not discriminate and all decisions we make are made on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. Our goal is to be one global diverse team that is representative of our customers, in an inclusive environment where we can continue to innovate and grow together. Please click here: Equal Employment Opportunity.

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

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