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The Director, Service Supply Chain Cost Optimization leads financial and operational management activities focused on cost optimization, business performance, and operational efficiency across a complex services and supply chain environment. This role translates financial and operational insights into strategic priorities, executive decision-making, and measurable business outcomes.

The Director drives the modernization of cost management practices through advanced analytics, digital capabilities, and predictive decision support, enabling greater operational effectiveness and financial discipline.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead business and financial planning processes, including forecasting, budgeting, performance reviews, and corrective action planning.
• Drive cost optimization initiatives and operational efficiency programs across the organization.
• Establish alignment among cross-functional stakeholders to ensure achievement of business, operational, and financial objectives.
• Develop and execute strategies that improve operational performance and reduce inefficiencies.
• Implement process improvements that enhance quality, productivity, and cost effectiveness.
• Modernize cost management practices through digital tools, advanced analytics, forecasting, and predictive insights.
• Utilize scenario planning, root-cause analysis, and risk assessment to address complex operational and supply chain challenges.
• Develop mitigation strategies and lead transformational initiatives that improve efficiency, cost performance, and business predictability.
• Exercise decision-making authority on key operational and administrative matters within the organization.
• Ensure effective execution of organizational and business objectives.

Leadership and Collaboration

• Lead, develop, and mentor a high-performing team of experienced professionals.
• Establish strategic priorities and ensure disciplined execution against key objectives.
• Partner with leaders across finance, operations, procurement, customer support, and other business functions.
• Influence senior stakeholders and build alignment across multiple organizations and leadership levels.
• Communicate complex operational and financial topics clearly and effectively to executive audiences.
• Drive collaboration across regions, functions, and business units to achieve shared goals.

Knowledge and Skills

• Strong business and financial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, cost management, and operational performance analysis.
• Proven ability to translate financial and operational data into actionable business recommendations.
• Expertise in analytical problem-solving, scenario planning, risk assessment, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience leading digital transformation initiatives and modernizing business processes.
• Systems-thinking mindset with the ability to navigate complex, cross-functional challenges.
• Exceptional executive communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills.
• Ability to operate successfully in highly complex, fast-paced, and ambiguous environments.

Scope and Impact

This position influences strategic direction across multiple business areas, functions, and regions. The role is responsible for driving operational excellence, financial performance, and cost optimization initiatives that support overall business objectives. Decisions made in this role have a significant impact on organizational performance, operational effectiveness, and long-term business outcomes.

The pay range for this role is $166,050 to $265,700 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.

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