AI maturity
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Chief AI Officer
Chief AI Officer
Hewlett Packard Enterprise · Enterprise Technology / IT Infrastructure · 📍 Spring, TX
HPE is hiring a senior technologist to define and drive AI strategy across the enterprise from within its Office of the CTO and HPE Labs, positioning the company as an AI-native infrastructure and solutions leader.
Reports to
CTO
Company stage
public
Source
linkedin
Key responsibilities
- Define and lead AI strategy across HPE's portfolio and internal operations
- Bridge HPE Labs research capabilities with enterprise AI enablement and go-to-market
- Advise C-suite and business units on AI adoption, governance, and competitive positioning
- Represent HPE's AI vision externally with customers, partners, and analysts
- Identify and prioritize AI investment areas aligned with HPE's product and platform roadmap
Requirements
- Deep technical expertise in AI/ML, LLMs, or related fields at research or applied level
- Proven track record influencing enterprise AI strategy at a large technology organization
- Ability to operate across both research and business strategy domains
Signals
- ⚠ No salary range disclosed
- ⚠ Role scope is broad and somewhat vague — 'AI Strategy and Enablement' could mean many things
- ⚠ No previous postings from this company limiting historical context
- ⚠ Dual-org mandate (OCTO + HPE Labs) could indicate unclear reporting lines or political complexity
- ✓ HPE is a Fortune 500 global technology company with substantial AI infrastructure investments
- ✓ Role is embedded in OCTO — direct CTO proximity signals real strategic influence
- ✓ HPE Labs involvement suggests access to cutting-edge research and long-horizon thinking
- ✓ Distinguished Technologist designation is rare and prestigious within HPE's career framework
- ✓ Strong market tailwind: HPE is actively competing in AI infrastructure (GreenLake AI, Cray)