Principal, Executive Communications & Strategic

Position: Principal, Executive Communications & Strategic Change
Location: Spring

The  
** Principal**  **, Executive Communications & Strategic Change
** is a senior operations analyst operating at the intersection of  
** enterprise change, sustainability, and supply chain strategy** . This role supports both the  
** Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO)
** and the  
** SVP of Supply Chain Planning** , shaping how complex strategies, transformations, and priorities are understood, communicated, and adopted across HP.

This position blends  
** change management, executive communications, program storytelling, and internal engagement** , with an added emphasis on  
** sustainability narratives, external thought leadership, and organizational effectiveness** .

The ideal candidate brings strong credibility with senior leaders, exceptional writing and storytelling skills, comfort on executive and external stages, and the judgment to navigate ambiguity with confidence.

** Key Focus Areas & Responsibilities*
* ** 1. Change Management & Enterprise Communications*
* + Design and deliver  
** end‑to‑end communication strategies
** that support enterprise transformation, operating model shifts, and major supply chain and sustainability initiatives.

+ Translate complex change into  
** clear narratives
** that answer:  _why this matters, what's changing, what improves, and what leaders and teams need to do differently_ .

+ Partner with Transformation PMOs, Supply Chain Planning leaders, and Sustainability SMEs to align messaging, sequencing, and leader enablement.

+ Develop leader‑ready toolkits, FAQs, cascades, and communication assets that support adoption across global, matrixed teams.

** 2. Executive Communications & Keynote Development*
* + Serve as a trusted communications and thought partner to the  
** CSO and SVP of Supply Chain Planning** , helping shape executive voice and narrative clarity.

+ Write and develop  
** keynotes, executive remarks, talking points, and strategic narratives
** for internal and external forums (town halls, leadership meetings, industry events).

+ Ensure executive communications balance  
** strategic ambition with operational credibility** , particularly across sustainability and supply chain topics.

+ Uplevel consistency, tone, and impact of executive communications across channels and audiences.

** 3. Sustainability Communications & Thought Leadership*
* + Act as a core architect for  
** sustainability communications** , ensuring HP's sustainability strategy, progress, and impact are clearly understood internally.

+ Translate complex sustainability topics-corporate strategy, regulatory landscape, industry trends, and market dynamics-into  
** relevant, accessible narratives** .

+ Support the  
** CSO's external presence
** with speaking materials, briefings, and thought leadership content for conferences, customer forums, and partner engagements.

+ Collaborate with Corporate Affairs, Legal, Marketing, and regional teams to ensure messaging accuracy, consistency, and market relevance.

+ Strengthen HP's reputation as a sustainability leader by connecting strategy to real‑world outcomes and execution.

** 4. Program Management Communications (Supply Chain Planning Focus)*
* + Own communications for complex, multi‑workstream programs within  
** Supply Chain Planning** , ensuring clarity across milestones, decisions, and interdependencies.

+ Align communication plans to operating rhythms, planning cycles, and leadership checkpoints.

+ Anticipate risks, confusion points, and stakeholder concerns-addressing them proactively through structured communications.

+ Track effectiveness and adoption, adjusting narratives as programs evolve.

** 5. Visual Storytelling & Narrative Design*
* + Translate strategy, data, and complex concepts into  
** clear visual narratives
** that support executive decision‑making and employee understanding.

+ Partner with design resources to produce  
** high‑impact presentations, storyboards, and visual frameworks** .

+ Set a high bar for narrative flow, clarity, and visual cohesion-ensuring communications are memorable, not just informative.

** Required Qualifications*
* + Bachelor's degree in Communications, Business, Marketing, Sustainability, or a related field.

+ 8+ years…