Communications Manager, Corporate Transactions (Houston, TX)
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Development LP, Spring, Texas, us, 77391
Overview
Communications Manager, Corporate Transactions (Houston, TX). This role has been designed as ‘Hybrid’ with an expectation that you will work on average 2 days per week from an HPE office.
Who We Are Hewlett Packard Enterprise is the global edge-to-cloud company advancing the way people live and work. We help companies connect, protect, analyze, and act on their data and applications wherever they live, from edge to cloud, so they can turn insights into outcomes at the speed required to thrive in today’s complex world. Our culture thrives on finding new and better ways to accelerate what’s next. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good. If you are looking to stretch and grow your career our culture will embrace you. Open up opportunities with HPE.
Job Description The
Corporate Transactions Communications Manager
is an individual contributor, responsible for coordinating communications activities related to the Catalyst program, mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, integrations, restructurings, and major company change management initiatives.
This is an opportunity to join HPE’s world-class Global Marketing and Communications team and play a central role supporting the company’s most complex and strategically important financial communications initiatives.
How you’ll make your mark We are seeking an experienced Corporate Transactions Communications Manager with strong collaborative instincts and influencing ability to join our corporate communications organization. This individual contributor will be responsible for leading day-to-day communications activities for corporate actions, mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, integrations, restructurings, and major company change management initiatives.
This role reports to the Financial Communications Manager and will have significant responsibility for bringing together key internal stakeholders across the company, working in close partnership with organizations within Global Marketing & Communications; Finance & Strategy; and Operations, Legal & Administrative Affairs.
In this role, you will In this role, you will serve as an individual contributor and trusted execution partner supporting some of HPE’s highest-profile financial communications moments. You will be the day-to-day Global Marketing and Communications liaison for corporate action programs, transactions and special situations, and complex change management activities.
You will play a critical role in enabling transaction success, executive readiness, and stakeholder confidence. We’ll expect you to lead with collaboration – bringing together the right people and ideas – and to be able to translate complex financial and strategic topics into clear and compelling narratives. You are also key to ensuring our communications across stakeholders is disciplined, accurate, and aligned.
As a member of the Global Marketing & Communications team, you’ll work in a close-knit group of talented colleagues supporting strategic communications and the implementation of 360-degree communications plans. The team you’ll join is high performing and offers many opportunities for stretch projects that add to overall career development.
You’ll do well in this role if you:
Have a strategic mindset with a strong bias for action
Are skilled in driving cross-functional communication planning for major event-driven moments
Are energized by promoting continual change and proposing strategies for others to embrace change
Thrive in collaborative, matrixed environments
Responsibilities Financial Communications Execution & Advisory Support:
Serve as the day-to-day communications execution lead for corporate actions, mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, integrations, restructurings, and other strategic transactions
Lead the execution of cross-audience strategies developed for communicating corporate and financial activity that articulate strategic rationale, growth, and innovation benefits
Stand up ad hoc teams of Global Marketing & Communications colleagues and lead creation of clear and compelling communications campaigns for internal and external audiences
Draft and coordinate program- and transaction-related communications materials, including announcements, internal leadership messages, executive scripts, town hall materials, FAQs, Q&A documents, and integration messaging
Maintain messaging frameworks and Q&A documents throughout the lifecycle of corporate actions and transactions
Partner closely with Finance, Corporate Strategy, Corporate Development, Investor Relations, Legal Corporate Securities M&A, and Legal Corporate Transactions to understand a transaction’s objectives, timelines, and key stakeholders
Coordinate with legal and compliance teams to ensure all transaction communications meet regulatory, disclosure, and confidentiality requirements
Reputation & Content Creation Initiatives
Co-develop strategies with Global Marketing & Communications colleagues to amplify high-profile transformation moments and milestones
Champion clear, consistent narratives that articulate the strategic rationale behind transformation and change initiatives, ensuring stakeholders understand the purpose, impact, and expected outcomes
Oversee the quality and consistency of financial communications content, ensuring they are clear, accurate, and aligned with HPE’s messaging
Stakeholder Engagement
Foster strong relationships with key internal stakeholders to ensure alignment and support for communication initiatives
Ensure timely and accurate dissemination of communications planning activities to stakeholders
We are looking for someone who is/has
A collaborative, strategic planner with an ear for creating corporate narrative who eagerly takes execution action
Project management perseverance to take an initiative from start to finish, while managing multiple priorities and deadlines
Superior writing skills, with the ability to simplify complex financial information for diverse audiences
Adaptive, flexible mindset to pivot to meet evolving business and Global Marketing & Communications needs
Attuned to addressing the needs of all stakeholders in developing strategic communication plans and programs in a collaborative, effective way
Willingness to lead on both major and minor points of implementation
Qualifications
BA or BS in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Business, Finance, Accounting, or related field
10+ years of experience in financial communications, investor relations, business development, corporate communications, financial journalism, or a related field
Prior corporate work experience or large agency experience is highly preferred
Proven track record of developing and executing successful integrated communications strategies
Interest in financial markets, corporate finance, and regulatory requirements
Exceptional interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Ability to routinely handle highly confidential information with integrity
Strong preference for candidate based in the greater Houston, Texas area
Additional Skills Accountability, Accountability, Active Learning, Active Listening, Bias, Business, Business Communications, Coaching, Creativity, Critical Thinking, Data Analysis Management, Data Collection Management, Design Thinking, Empathy, Executive Communications, Executive Visibility, External Communication, Follow-Through, Growth Mindset, Intellectual Curiosity, Long Term Planning, Managing Ambiguity, Personal Initiative, Policy and procedures, Program Management
What We Can Offer You Health & Wellbeing
We strive to provide our team members and their loved ones with a comprehensive suite of benefits that supports their physical, financial and emotional wellbeing.
Personal & Professional Development
We also invest in your career because the better you are, the better we all are. We have specific programs catered to helping you reach any career goals you have — whether you want to become a knowledge expert in your field or apply your skills to another division.
Unconditional Inclusion
We are unconditionally inclusive in the way we work and celebrate individual uniqueness. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good.
Let\'s Stay Connected Follow HPECareers on social media to see the latest on people, culture and tech at HPE.
Job : Communications
Job Level : Master
The expected salary/wage range for this position is provided below. Actual offer may vary from this range based upon geographic location, work experience, education/training, and/or skill level. United States of America: Annual Salary USD 119,500 - 275,000 in Texas. The listed salary range reflects base salary. Variable incentives may also be offered.
Information about employee benefits offered in the US can be found at a non-link text summary above.
HPE is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, or any other protected category, and all decisions we make are based on qualifications, merit, and business need. Our goal is to be one global team that is representative of our customers, in an inclusive environment where we can continue to innovate and grow together.
No Fees Notice & Recruitment Fraud Disclaimer
It has come to HPE’s attention that there has been an increase in recruitment fraud whereby scammers impersonate HPE or HPE-authorized recruiting agencies and offer fake employment opportunities to candidates. These scammers often seek to obtain personal information or money from candidates. HPE will never charge any candidate a registration fee, hiring fee, or any other fee in connection with its recruitment and hiring process. The credentials of any hiring agency that claims to be working with HPE should be verified by candidates.
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Who We Are Hewlett Packard Enterprise is the global edge-to-cloud company advancing the way people live and work. We help companies connect, protect, analyze, and act on their data and applications wherever they live, from edge to cloud, so they can turn insights into outcomes at the speed required to thrive in today’s complex world. Our culture thrives on finding new and better ways to accelerate what’s next. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good. If you are looking to stretch and grow your career our culture will embrace you. Open up opportunities with HPE.
Job Description The
Corporate Transactions Communications Manager
is an individual contributor, responsible for coordinating communications activities related to the Catalyst program, mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, integrations, restructurings, and major company change management initiatives.
This is an opportunity to join HPE’s world-class Global Marketing and Communications team and play a central role supporting the company’s most complex and strategically important financial communications initiatives.
How you’ll make your mark We are seeking an experienced Corporate Transactions Communications Manager with strong collaborative instincts and influencing ability to join our corporate communications organization. This individual contributor will be responsible for leading day-to-day communications activities for corporate actions, mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, integrations, restructurings, and major company change management initiatives.
This role reports to the Financial Communications Manager and will have significant responsibility for bringing together key internal stakeholders across the company, working in close partnership with organizations within Global Marketing & Communications; Finance & Strategy; and Operations, Legal & Administrative Affairs.
In this role, you will In this role, you will serve as an individual contributor and trusted execution partner supporting some of HPE’s highest-profile financial communications moments. You will be the day-to-day Global Marketing and Communications liaison for corporate action programs, transactions and special situations, and complex change management activities.
You will play a critical role in enabling transaction success, executive readiness, and stakeholder confidence. We’ll expect you to lead with collaboration – bringing together the right people and ideas – and to be able to translate complex financial and strategic topics into clear and compelling narratives. You are also key to ensuring our communications across stakeholders is disciplined, accurate, and aligned.
As a member of the Global Marketing & Communications team, you’ll work in a close-knit group of talented colleagues supporting strategic communications and the implementation of 360-degree communications plans. The team you’ll join is high performing and offers many opportunities for stretch projects that add to overall career development.
You’ll do well in this role if you:
Have a strategic mindset with a strong bias for action
Are skilled in driving cross-functional communication planning for major event-driven moments
Are energized by promoting continual change and proposing strategies for others to embrace change
Thrive in collaborative, matrixed environments
Responsibilities Financial Communications Execution & Advisory Support:
Serve as the day-to-day communications execution lead for corporate actions, mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, integrations, restructurings, and other strategic transactions
Lead the execution of cross-audience strategies developed for communicating corporate and financial activity that articulate strategic rationale, growth, and innovation benefits
Stand up ad hoc teams of Global Marketing & Communications colleagues and lead creation of clear and compelling communications campaigns for internal and external audiences
Draft and coordinate program- and transaction-related communications materials, including announcements, internal leadership messages, executive scripts, town hall materials, FAQs, Q&A documents, and integration messaging
Maintain messaging frameworks and Q&A documents throughout the lifecycle of corporate actions and transactions
Partner closely with Finance, Corporate Strategy, Corporate Development, Investor Relations, Legal Corporate Securities M&A, and Legal Corporate Transactions to understand a transaction’s objectives, timelines, and key stakeholders
Coordinate with legal and compliance teams to ensure all transaction communications meet regulatory, disclosure, and confidentiality requirements
Reputation & Content Creation Initiatives
Co-develop strategies with Global Marketing & Communications colleagues to amplify high-profile transformation moments and milestones
Champion clear, consistent narratives that articulate the strategic rationale behind transformation and change initiatives, ensuring stakeholders understand the purpose, impact, and expected outcomes
Oversee the quality and consistency of financial communications content, ensuring they are clear, accurate, and aligned with HPE’s messaging
Stakeholder Engagement
Foster strong relationships with key internal stakeholders to ensure alignment and support for communication initiatives
Ensure timely and accurate dissemination of communications planning activities to stakeholders
We are looking for someone who is/has
A collaborative, strategic planner with an ear for creating corporate narrative who eagerly takes execution action
Project management perseverance to take an initiative from start to finish, while managing multiple priorities and deadlines
Superior writing skills, with the ability to simplify complex financial information for diverse audiences
Adaptive, flexible mindset to pivot to meet evolving business and Global Marketing & Communications needs
Attuned to addressing the needs of all stakeholders in developing strategic communication plans and programs in a collaborative, effective way
Willingness to lead on both major and minor points of implementation
Qualifications
BA or BS in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Business, Finance, Accounting, or related field
10+ years of experience in financial communications, investor relations, business development, corporate communications, financial journalism, or a related field
Prior corporate work experience or large agency experience is highly preferred
Proven track record of developing and executing successful integrated communications strategies
Interest in financial markets, corporate finance, and regulatory requirements
Exceptional interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Ability to routinely handle highly confidential information with integrity
Strong preference for candidate based in the greater Houston, Texas area
Additional Skills Accountability, Accountability, Active Learning, Active Listening, Bias, Business, Business Communications, Coaching, Creativity, Critical Thinking, Data Analysis Management, Data Collection Management, Design Thinking, Empathy, Executive Communications, Executive Visibility, External Communication, Follow-Through, Growth Mindset, Intellectual Curiosity, Long Term Planning, Managing Ambiguity, Personal Initiative, Policy and procedures, Program Management
What We Can Offer You Health & Wellbeing
We strive to provide our team members and their loved ones with a comprehensive suite of benefits that supports their physical, financial and emotional wellbeing.
Personal & Professional Development
We also invest in your career because the better you are, the better we all are. We have specific programs catered to helping you reach any career goals you have — whether you want to become a knowledge expert in your field or apply your skills to another division.
Unconditional Inclusion
We are unconditionally inclusive in the way we work and celebrate individual uniqueness. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good.
Let\'s Stay Connected Follow HPECareers on social media to see the latest on people, culture and tech at HPE.
Job : Communications
Job Level : Master
The expected salary/wage range for this position is provided below. Actual offer may vary from this range based upon geographic location, work experience, education/training, and/or skill level. United States of America: Annual Salary USD 119,500 - 275,000 in Texas. The listed salary range reflects base salary. Variable incentives may also be offered.
Information about employee benefits offered in the US can be found at a non-link text summary above.
HPE is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, or any other protected category, and all decisions we make are based on qualifications, merit, and business need. Our goal is to be one global team that is representative of our customers, in an inclusive environment where we can continue to innovate and grow together.
No Fees Notice & Recruitment Fraud Disclaimer
It has come to HPE’s attention that there has been an increase in recruitment fraud whereby scammers impersonate HPE or HPE-authorized recruiting agencies and offer fake employment opportunities to candidates. These scammers often seek to obtain personal information or money from candidates. HPE will never charge any candidate a registration fee, hiring fee, or any other fee in connection with its recruitment and hiring process. The credentials of any hiring agency that claims to be working with HPE should be verified by candidates.
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