Director, Commercial Channel Strategy

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Job Summary

The Director of Channel Strategy is responsible for establishing the vision and leading the strategy for HPs channel programs directly influencing the performance of the companys commercial resellers worldwide.

Key responsibilities include setting ambitious goals for the team developing talent and driving organizational change to maintain an agile and innovative channel ecosystem. The position utilizes data-driven business cases and comprehensive financial models to support improvements in shareholder value and profitability.

The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in channel strategy and program development demonstrating a proven track record of driving growth through innovative partner initiatives. They should possess a strong industry network enabling them to build and leverage relationships with key stakeholders and commercial resellers. Additionally candidates should have deep expertise in navigating complex channel ecosystems and executing strategic plans that align with company priorities. Experience transforming traditional transactional channel programs into outcome-based models is highly valued showcasing the ability to drive measurable results and adapt to evolving business needs.

Responsibilities

Define and drive partner strategy growth plans and programs that align with company priorities.
Provide thought leadership to foster a culture of strategic planning.
Lead high-impact planning initiatives balancing both short- and long-term investments.
Influence C-level leaders by advising on priorities risks and execution strategies.
Set team goals develop talent and champion organizational change.
Build data-driven business cases and financial models to enhance shareholder value and profitability.
Accelerate channel revenue through effective partner programs and a superior partner experience.
Drive operational efficiency and guide investment decisions using rigorous risk and return analysis.
Cultivate relationships and credibility with both industry and internal stakeholders.
Develop and align process and capability development strategies with the organizations broader strategic goals.
Owns tracking and reporting of business metrics including financial targets goals and business insights on results and outcomes.
Creates a performance driven culture that ensures that the organization has the best strategic planning team in the industry.
Influences executives on a wide range of business issues including risk management and implementation tactics.


Education & Experience Recommended
10 years experience in channels and partner program execution including 5 years in channel leadership; global leadership background; management consulting a plus.
Track record of delivering organizational financial results and serving as a senior advisor.
Experience leading externally (e.g. industry boards/associations) preferred.
Knowledge of services/subscription selling models; MBA/advanced degree preferred; bachelors or equivalent experience required.


Preferred Certifications
Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification

Knowledge & Skills
Strategy: Lead strategic planning and execution to drive profitable growth and market share.
Financial leadership: Own budgets investments and P&L decisions with strong business and financial acumen.
Execution & partnering: Align across BUs and partners to deliver operational results and executive-level engagement.
Leadership: Lead through complexity; drive change problem solving and high-performing teams.

Cross-Org Skills
Customer Centricity
Prioritization
Resilience
Team Management
Strategic Thinking

Impact & Scope
Impacts multiple functions and may act as a lead to peers on cross-functional project teams working to establish and execute business goals.

Complexity
Contributes to the development of company objectives and achieves goals through subordinate high-level individual contributors and managers.

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 $166050 to $265700 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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