Program Lead
Role: Strategy & Program Lead Duration: 1 6 months, with potential extension Location: Remote / Sunnyvale, CA(Remote candidates from Bay Area) Start: ASAP Role Overview HPE Networking s Strategy & Business Development team is looking for an experienced former management consultant to support high-priority strategic initiatives. The candidate should be able to operate like a top-tier Engagement Manager structuring ambiguous problems, driving strategic workstreams, managing stakeholders, and delivering executive-ready outputs.
Key Responsibilities
Set up and run strategic projects end-to-end, including scope, workplans, governance, and stakeholder alignment. Structure ambiguous business problems into clear hypotheses, analyses, and recommendations. Drive engagement cadence, timelines, workstreams, and cross-functional contributors. Develop and quality-control executive-ready presentations, storylines, and briefing materials. Provide program management across multiple parallel initiatives. Act as a thought partner to Strategy & Business Development leadership. Must-Have Qualifications 3 4+ years of experience at McKinsey, Bain, or BCG. At least 1 year as an Engagement Manager / Project Leader / Case Team Leader or equivalent. Proven experience independently setting up and driving strategic projects/programs. Strong problem structuring, analytical, and executive communication skills. Working knowledge of the technology sector. Currently operating as an independent contractor. Strongly Preferred Experience in networking / networking equipment, including enterprise, data center, campus, wireless, or service-provider environments. Exposure to corporate strategy, M&A, partnerships, or business development. Experience working with senior executives and cross-functional leadership teams.