HP Industrial Print is a business unit within the HP Imaging, Printing and Solutions organization. The leader in the digital commercial and packaging printing markets providing the most extensive and diverse portfolio in the industry. We are committed to delivering our customers best in class products, service and business support. We are looking for passionate people to help us continue to deliver this commitment and expand our business.
We are seeking a highly structured and strategic Business & Strategy Manager to drive regional planning, performance governance, and cross-functional alignment and strategic enablement across the APJ Industrial Print business.
This role integrates strategic planning, market intelligence, executive communication, and performance monitoring to ensure disciplined execution and informed decision-making at the leadership level. The role partners closely with GTM, Category, Finance, Supply Chain, Service, and Global Business Units to support revenue growth, margin optimization, and operational discipline.
The role serves as a strategic thought partner to the Regional CBM Manager and Industrial Print GM helping shape priorities, frame complex business topics, and bring clarity and structure to leadership discussions.
The ideal candidate combines strong analytical capability with excellent communication skills and the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Planning & Governance
- Lead Long-Term Planning (LTP) and Annual/Quarterly Business Planning processes
- Manage structured planning cadence, frameworks and executive-ready presentations.
- Translate strategic objectives into measurable KPIs and structured action plans
- Align regional priorities with global direction and category strategy
Performance Analytics & Insights
- Monitor regional performance (Revenue, Margin, Funnel, Mix, Coverage)
- Build data-driven frameworks to Identify risks, gaps, and opportunity areas early
- Develop executive-ready insights and dashboards
- Conduct deep-dive analysis to support corrective actions and scenario planning
- Support tracking of key decisions and strategic initiatives to ensure visibility and follow-through
Market & Competitive Intelligence (Indigo/PWP)
- Conduct market sizing and opportunity analysis
- Perform SWOT analysis and competitor benchmarking
- Evaluate territory coverage and segmentation effectiveness
- Develop structured market reports and provide recommendations to guide strategic decisions
Business Communication & Executive Enablement
- Develop high-impact executive presentations for leadership forums
- Develop structured executive presentations: background, objective, analysis, impact, recommendation
- Support Regional GM and leadership team in strategic reviews
- Influence decision-making through structured narrative and visual clarity
Qualifications
- 8-10+ years in business strategy, commercial finance, or operations
- Experience in B2B technology, printing, hardware, or industrial solutions preferred
- Strong financial acumen and analytical skills
- Advanced PowerPoint and Excel capabilities, power BI experience is a plus
- Experience working in cross-functional, matrix, and regional environments
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Key Competencies
- Strategic and structured thinker with strong problem-solving capability
- Advanced analytical and financial acumen
- Executive storytelling and communication strength
- Strong stakeholder management and collaboration skills
- High governance discipline and attention to detail
- Organized and strong project management skills
What Success Looks Like
- Improved visibility and predictability of regional performance
- Clear, structured business reviews that elevate leadership decision-making
- Strong alignment across GTM, Category, Finance, Supply Chain, Service, and Global teams
- Early identification of risks and opportunities through disciplined analytics
- Consistent executive-ready materials that enhance credibility and clarity
