Global Director, Stakeholder Engagement & Strategic Platforms

Global Director, Stakeholder Engagement & Strategic Platforms
This role has been designed as 'Hybrid' with a requirement 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:
Hewlett Packard Enterprise’s Corporate Affairs team leads public affairs and advocacy across government relations, public policy, public relations, philanthropy, corporate social responsibility, and efforts to combat modern slavery. The team strengthens HPE’s reputation and advances strategic business priorities through engagement with public- and private-sector stakeholders worldwide.
We are seeking an accomplished Global Director of Stakeholder Engagement & Strategic Platforms to join the International Government Relations and Global Policy team. This leader will advance HPE’s reputation and business priorities at premier global forums, including the World Economic Forum's Annual Meeting in Davos, LEAP Tech Conference, GITEX Global, and Semafor. In partnership with Corporate Affairs leaders, Country Managing Directors, and Executive Committee members, the director will build a global engagement calendar that delivers business and reputational value. The ideal candidate can quickly master HPE’s portfolio and customer needs, tailor effective strategies to distinct audiences and settings, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. This role is critical to strengthening HPE’s standing with government, industry, and public-sector stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities:
Platform Strategy & Execution
Develop and implement strategies that strengthen platform engagement, support business growth, and enhance HPE’s reputation, including related government affairs and advocacy initiatives.
Stakeholder Mapping & Engagement
Partner with the North American and International Government
Relations teams to map key public- and private-sector decisionmakers who may influence enterprise IT spending and develop strategies for HPE executives to engage them at leading global business forums.
Government Relations & Public Policy
Build and maintain strong relationships with government officials, policymakers, and public-sector leaders. Represent HPE at key strategic platforms that help advance business and public policy initiatives.
Legal & Government Affairs
Analyze current and pending laws and regulations, assess their impact on HPE’s operations, and partner with legal teams to support compliance and address emerging regulatory risks that can be addressed through strategic platforms.
Team Leadership & Continuity
Ensure continuity during team transitions by sharing expertise, fostering collaboration, and mentoring colleagues. Possess a growth mindset and the ability to advance in HPE.
Qualifications:
Eight to ten years of experience in commercial or public-sector roles, with a strong record in government relations, public policy, regulatory affairs, or legal advocacy.
Advanced degree in law, public policy, economics, political science, or a related field preferred.
Strong legal background, with expertise in interpreting laws and regulations and assessing their business implications.
Demonstrated success in corporate social responsibility and ESG, particularly in supporting sales enablement and sustainability initiatives.
Proven ability to navigate complex legal and regulatory environments and achieve strategic outcomes for a large enterprise through effective advocacy.
Exceptional written and verbal advocacy skills across government, legal, and public policy contexts.
Proven ability to advance key initiatives by influencing senior stakeholders.
Experience leading complex, large-scale initiatives across functions.
Accessibility
HPE is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities. If you believe you require accommodation during any stage of the application or interview process, please submit your request by completing our secure form linked here.
Note: This option is reserved for applicants needing assistance/reasonable accommodation related to a disability.
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.
Unconditional Inclusion
We are unconditionally inclusive in the way we work and celebrate individual uniqueness. 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.
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Job:
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Job Level:
Strategist
The expected salary/wage range for this position is provided below. Actual offer may vary from this range based upon geographic location, work experience, education/training, and/or skill level.
– United States of America: Annual Salary USD 166,000 - 332,000 in Massachusetts
The listed salary range reflects base salary. Variable incentives may also be offered.
Information about employee benefits offered in the US can be found at https://myhperewards.com/main/new-hire-enrollment.html
HPE is an Equal Employment Opportunity/ Veterans/Disabled/LGBT employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, or any other protected category, and all decisions we make are made on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business nee