Workplace Strategy Manager

Workplace Strategy Manager Description - As a Workplace Strategy Manager at HP, you will shape the future of work environments for a global, distributed workforce. This role drives strategic initiatives that align our workplace portfolio with business objectives, employee experience, and ESG priorities—creating spaces that foster innovation, agility, and sustainability at scale. You will influence senior stakeholders, lead cross-functional teams, and deliver measurable impact on cost efficiency, engagement, and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities Global Workplace Strategy Development: Design and implement workplace strategies across regions that support hybrid work, operational efficiency, and cultural alignment.

Portfolio Optimization: Partner with Portfolio Planning and Finance to assess space utilization, forecast demand, and optimize global footprint, targeting cost savings and improved employee experience.

Hybrid Work Enablement: Develop flexible workplace models that balance remote collaboration, in-person innovation, and seamless transitions between work modes. Data-Driven Planning: Use workplace analytics, employee sentiment, and utilization data to inform decisions and track KPIs (e.g., space efficiency, engagement scores, sustainability metrics). Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with IT, HR, and Real Estate teams to deliver integrated, scalable, and future-ready workplace initiatives.

Experience Design: Champion inclusive, accessible, and tech-enabled environments that reflect our brand and support a range of workstyles and employee well-being.

Technology Integration: Evaluate and deploy emerging workplace technologies (e.g., booking systems, sensors, AI-driven analytics, digital twins) to enhance user experience and operational insight.

Workplace Standards: Develop global standards that advance environmental sustainability, social responsibility, and employee well-being.

Change Management: Drive global transformation programs, including communications, training, and stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Design, Real Estate, Business, or related field (Master’s preferred). 10+ years of experience in workplace strategy, corporate real estate, or employee experience, preferably in a global tech or Fortune 500 environment. Proven success managing complex, multi-region workplace programs with measurable outcomes. Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills; proficiency with workplace data platforms and visualization tools.

Exceptional communication and executive influence skills in matrixed organizations. Deep understanding of hybrid work models, agile methodologies, and workplace technology ecosystems.

Preferred Skills Experience with IWMS, CAFM, or workplace analytics platforms.

Certification in Change Management. Familiarity with sustainability and well-being standards (e.g., LEED, WELL, Fitwel). Ability to navigate global compliance, cultural nuances, and regional workplace norms.

Why Join

Us? Opportunity to shape global workplace strategy and influence the future of work. Work on initiatives that directly impact employee engagement, sustainability, and innovation. Mentorship and career growth.

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.

Salary The pay range for this role is $105,050 to $161,800 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. Job - Business Planning Schedule - Full time Shift - No shift premium (United States of America) Travel - Relocation - Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) - HP, Inc. provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and prospective employees, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, age, disability, or status as a protected veteran, marital status, familial status, physica

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