Planning & Operations Lead - GTM Communications

Planning & Operations Lead - GTM Communications

Description -

Job Summary

Reporting to the VP of Go to Market (GTM) Communications, the Planning & Operations Lead serves as a central coordinator across all global markets. This role is critical in driving operational excellence, ensuring alignment across planning, budgeting, reporting, and business execution.

As a key member of the team, this individual will bridge gaps across financial management, performance tracking, and program operations - enabling the organization to operate with greater clarity, discipline, and impact. Core responsibilities include strategic planning, budget oversight, KPI reporting, and facilitation of business reviews.

This role requires exceptional organizational and program management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate is proactive, detail-oriented, and highly professional, with strong judgment and discretion. Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint, along with strong written communication skills, is highly desirable.

Key Responsibilities

Budget Management

Lead global budget planning, forecasting, and ongoing management (including LTP)
Monitor spend against forecasts and ensure alignment with strategic priorities and financial controls
Serve as primary liaison with Finance and Marketing Operations
Oversee and track team travel budget
Vendor & Agency Management Manage SOW and PO processes, including approvals and compliance
Track invoices and ensure alignment with budget management systems (BMS)
Partner with agency teams on PO management and quarterly Proof of Execution (POE)
Metrics & Reporting Develop executive-level KPI summaries (quarterly and YoY)
Drive annual playbook development across markets
Lead quarterly and annual reporting processes
Serve as back up resource for CO Portal updates
Business Reviews (QBRs/QBWs) Coordinate inputs across geographic markets
Support development of executive presentations and materials
Events Support execution of key Tier 0 corporate events (e.g., One HP, Amplify)
Coordinate speaker and panel logistics and communications
Manage GTM Communications staffing plans
Support media and analyst program logistics
Education, Knowledge & Skills Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Operations, Communications, or related field
7-10 years of experience within a technology company or global brand
Exceptional organizational and program management skills in fast-paced, high-demand environments
Strong attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy and follow-through
High levels of professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment
Proven ability to engage effectively across all levels, including senior leadership
Agile, flexible, and able to thrive in a dynamic, evolving organization
Collaborative mindset with a team-first approach
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and collaboration tools (e.g., Teams, Zoom, SharePoint). HTML proficiency a plus.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to synthesize complex information into clear, executive-ready content

Preferred Certifications
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification

Cross-Org Skills
• Effective Communication
• Results Orientation
• Learning Agility
• Digital Fluency
• Customer Centricity

Impact & Scope
• Impacts function and leads and/or provides expertise to functional project teams and may participate in cross-functional initiatives.

Complexity
• Works on complex problems where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of multiple factors.

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.

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
[https://hpbenefits.ce.alight.com/])

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.

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
[https://hpbenefits.ce.alight.com/])

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 -
Not Specified

Relocation -
No
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