--- title: Business Strategy Principal, Gaming at HP description: HP is hiring for the Business Strategy Principal, Gaming role in Palo Alto, CA. Pays $130.7K per year. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/business-strategy-manager-gaming-at-hp-01a165ac-3a40-7bd6-aedc-2f2b1fe2cf92 date: 2026-11-15T01:26:44Z og_description: Join HP as Business Strategy Principal, Gaming in Palo Alto, CA. Pays $130.7K per year. Full-time, on-site role. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/9yf824.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | [HP](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/hp-inc?utm_source=ai_markdown) | | **Location** | Palo Alto, CA | | **Salary** | $130.7K/yr | | **Type** | Full Time | | **Posted** | Oct 21, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** A · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** HP sponsors H-1B visas. It filed 218 H-1B petitions (FY2026 Q1 – FY2026 Q4). - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for HP. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $131,000 – $191,000 a year (median $131,000). ## Description Business Strategy Principal, Gaming **Description -** HP Personal Systems has the world’s broadest portfolio of devices, including notebooks, desktops, monitors, and gaming hardware, supported by services and next‑generation software. The Personal Systems business is HP’s largest unit, with over $38B in annual revenue. We are hiring a **Business Strategy Manager, Gaming** to play a pivotal role in shaping and driving enterprise‑level strategic initiatives across **HP Gaming Solutions**. This role operates as a senior individual contributor and trusted advisor to executive leadership, leading highly complex strategic problem‑solving, strategic framing, and analytical work that directly informs portfolio strategy, investment decisions, and long‑range planning. The role is expected to operate with broad autonomy, influence senior and executive stakeholders, and translate ambiguity into clear strategic direction and actionable implications across the Gaming business. This role is well‑suited for a seasoned strategy leader with deep analytical rigor, strong business judgment, and a proven ability to drive impact in fast‑moving, ambiguous environments. **Responsibilities** - Lead the development of short‑, mid‑, and long‑term Gaming business strategies, including market positioning, growth priorities, and investment trade‑offs. - Own and drive complex strategic analyses across markets, customers, competitors, and internal performance, with clear implications for executive decision‑making. - Design, build, and interpret advanced financial, statistical, and analytical models to support scenario planning, capital allocation, and portfolio strategy. - Synthesize large, complex datasets into clear, actionable insights and recommendations for senior leadership. - Independently prepare and present executive‑ready materials for leadership reviews, planning forums, and cross‑functional discussions. - Serve as a thought partner to senior leaders, proactively identifying risks, opportunities, and strategic inflection points. - Monitor and interpret key industry, technology, and business trends to inform Gaming strategy and long‑range planning. - Drive alignment across cross‑functional teams (Finance, Marketing, Product, Operations, Sales) on assumptions, data, and strategic direction. - Lead and structure workstreams for strategic initiatives, defining objectives, success metrics, timelines, and deliverables. - Apply structured problem‑solving and consulting frameworks to ambiguous, high‑impact business questions. - Provide mentorship, coaching, and quality review of work produced by junior strategy team members (without direct people‑management responsibility). **Education & Experience Recommended** - Four‑year or Graduate degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience. - Typically 10–15 years of relevant experience in business strategy, strategic planning, management consulting, corporate strategy, or related analytical roles. - Demonstrated experience leading end‑to‑end strategy workstreams and influencing senior stakeholders. - Strong background in quantitative analysis, financial modeling, and executive storytelling. - Consulting experience or equivalent internal strategy role strongly preferred. - Experience in technology, consumer electronics, or gaming ecosystems is a strong plus. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills; mastery in English **Performance & Personal Competencies** Strategic Thinking & Judgment - Demonstrates the ability to frame complex, ambiguous problems, identify key drivers, and evaluate trade-offs to inform sound strategic decisions. Analytical Excellence - Exhibits strong analytical rigor, including comfort with financial modeling, scenario analysis, and synthesizing quantitative and qualitative inputs into clear insights. Adaptability & Learning Agility - Demonstrates curiosity and continuous learning, including the ability to ramp quickly on new domains or industries. Collaboration & Stakeholder Management - Builds strong, trusted relationships across cross-functional teams (Finance, Product, Marketing, Sales, Operations). Professionalism & Integrity - Demonstrates sound business ethics, discretion with sensitive information, and a strong sense of professionalism in all interactions. **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, or knowledge. Responsibilities may change, and additional duties may be assigned as needed. **Salary** The pay range for this role is **$130,700** to **$205,200** 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 -** **Relocation -** **Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) -** HP, Inc. provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and prospective employees, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, age, disability, or status as a protected veteran, marital status, familial status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic predisposition or carrier status, uniformed service status, political affiliation or any other characteristic protected by applicable national, federal, state, and local law(s). Please be assured that you will not be subject to any adverse treatment if you choose to disclose the information requested. This information is provided voluntarily. 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For more information, review HP’s [EEO Policy](https://www8.hp.com/h20195/v2/GetDocument.aspx?docname=c08129225) or read about your rights as an applicant under the law here: “[Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal](http://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf)" ## Skills - Ramp - Portfolio Management - Influencing - Quantitative Analysis - Scenario Analysis - Scenario Planning - Discretion - Planning - Storytelling - Market Positioning - Corporate Strategy - Financial Modeling - Strategic Planning - Mentoring - Business Ethics - Continuous Learning - English - Leadership - Business Strategies - Quality Assurance - Communication - Coaching - Capital Allocation ## Benefits - Mental Health - Health Insurance - Dental Insurance - Vision Insurance - Disability Insurance - Life Insurance - Parental Leave - Paid Time Off (Pto) - Sick Leave - Tax-Advantaged Accounts ## Related - [More jobs at HP](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/hp-inc?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Management & Leadership jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/management-and-leadership?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [General Management jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/management-and-leadership/general-management?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Corporate Strategy Manager jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/management-and-leadership/general-management/corporate-strategy-manager?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Explore this job market - [California](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/california?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 260759 jobs - [Computer Hardware](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/technology/computer-hardware?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 22574 jobs - [Palo Alto, CA](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/california/palo-alto?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 4817 jobs - [HP](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/hp-inc?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 639 jobs ## Related pages - [California](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/california?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 260759 jobs - [Computer Hardware](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/technology/computer-hardware?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 22574 jobs - [Palo Alto, CA](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/california/palo-alto?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 4817 jobs - [HP](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/hp-inc?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 639 jobs ## Browse - [Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by country](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs in the United States by state and city](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B sponsors by location](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B salaries](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-salaries?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Sectors and industries](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by career field](https://www.foundrole.com/careers?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Latest jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/latest?utm_source=ai_markdown)