Principal, Executive Communications & Strategic Change

Principal, Executive Communications & Strategic Change **Description -** ## ## 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 n…