Office of the Chief Operating Officer Early Career Program

Accelerate your career with our leadership development rotational program and take your first steps towards making your mark.
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What is the Office of the Chief Operating Officer (OCOO)?

The Office of the COO is responsible for driving operational and executional excellence across Operations, Legal, and Administrative Affairs, and ensuring our capabilities are brought to bear in the most impactful way to accelerate HPE’s transformation.

HPE’s range of careers 

When your goal is changing the world, the possibilities are endless. Find the perfect career opportunity for you at HPE. 
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Internship Program

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PREP Program

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Rotational Areas

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Perks & Benefits

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How to Apply

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Office of the COO Internship Program 

At HPE, we bring together the brightest minds to create breakthrough solutions. Developing early career talent is a top priority, and we believe this is what drives our interns to return to HPE after graduation. The Office of the COO internship program recruits talented, diverse students to work at HPE while they are still enrolled in college, providing them with valuable, substantive work experience. Our teams empower our customers, anticipate their needs, and drive results. Join us and make your mark.
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Training program

  • Opportunities to learn about HPE and its organizations
  • OCOO training
  • Early career development
  • Unique, open, and transparent sessions with leaders

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Program elements

  • 3 to 6 months, depending on location
  • Hands-on management and mentorship
  • Substantive projects
  • Wide variety of training opportunities
  • Fun activities and volunteering opportunities with all HPE Interns

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Program benefits

  • Professional experience and exposure to corporate environment
  • Opportunity to develop a professional network across peers, leaders, and executives
  • Exposure to HPE, the Office of the COO, and organization leadership
  • First-hand experience and knowledge supporting the Office of the COO
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The Office of the COO PREP Program 

The OCOO PREP Program is a two-year program that builds the pipeline of next-generation leaders and provides opportunities for development of leadership skills, business acumen, and future career advancement within the Office of the COO. The objective of the program is to attract, develop, and retain exceptional early-career talent by providing diverse experiences, a platform to build a strong network, and the opportunity to gain significant exposure to leaders and executives in various functions. You’ll be guided by feedback and support to accelerate your learning and maximize your knowledge. Join us and make your mark.
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Training program

  • International professional development curriculum 
  • Job-specific training 
  • Soft skills, technical excellence, and leadership training 
  • Emotional intelligence 
  • Critical thinking 
  • Result-driven mindset
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Program elements

  • Three 6-month OCOO rotations and one 6-month rotation outside of OCOO
  • Final placement in OCOO based on interest, skills, and business need
  • Best-in-class training program
  • Hands-on management and mentorship
  • Fun activities and volunteering opportunities

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Program benefits

  • Global exposure working across all organizations
  • Core business skills and professional experience
  • Opportunity to develop professional networks across peers, leaders, and executives
  • Continuous skill development through a wide variety of training 

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Office of the COO PREP rotations

  • Procurement
  • Travel & fleet
  • Real estate
  • Legal & compliance
  • RPA automation

  • Process reengineering
  • Digitization
  • Data analysis
  • Automation
  • Agility

  • Long-term planning
  • Staffing plans
  • Financial goals & metrics
  • Monthly/quarterly results

  • Chief of staff
  • Customer experience
  • Early Career Programs
  • Talent development
  • OKR–based result management
A sense of mutual respect and mindfulness permeates our culture-in fact, it’s the key to our success.
“At HPE, we advance the way people live and work. That's our purpose. That's our promise. It's part of our legacy, and it's our future.”

Our heritage in Ireland

Antonio Neri, President and Chief Executive Officer - Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Industry-leading benefits and incentives

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Learn & develop

Whether through a rotational program or specific practice group legal work, our early career teams receive a broad, practical foundation through hands-on project work, exposure to a variety of experiences, and innovative education & development.   

Our tailored training program gives our early career teams experience, knowledge, and professional development that can’t be beat.
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Have fun

There are many opportunities to get together with team members and just have fun:

  • Culture Days
  • Team Member Appreciation Days with all-day activities
  • Fun team and local site events
  • Virtual game nights
  • Fun and engaging teambuilding events 
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Be a force for good

We are passionate about pro bono programs and volunteering and offer many ways team members can get involved:

  • Participate in Volunteering Days alongside colleagues
  • Donate and receive up to $5,000 USD in annual matching
  • Take time to volunteer outside of the office—HPE allows 60 hours of time off each year for volunteering activities
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Make your mark

Talent is the heart and soul of a great company and, at HPE, we are talent makers—not talent takers. Our goal is to develop a high-performing workforce of top talent, creating diverse career opportunities for continued growth and development. This allows our early career teams to choose their career path and make their mark.
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Let's talk money

  • Generous 401(k) company match (US only)
  • Free advice from a professional financial coach
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Up to $9,000 of student loans repaid (US only)
  • Health Savings Account
  • Life, accident, and disability insurance options
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Stuff you love

  • Generous time off
  • Three hours off each month for Wellness Friday
  • Paid volunteer time
  • Exclusive discounts for working at HPE
  • Charitable contribution matching by the HPE Foundation
  • Generous leave for new parents

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Stay healthy

  • Excellent health plans (medical, dental, vision)
  • Winning with Wellness program
  • Stress-management programs
  • Discounted gym memberships
  • Confidential counseling, self-help programs, and more
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How to join our team

Application process
  • We recruit and hire students from September through April
  • Intern positions start in May or June, while PREP positions start in January and July

Education requirements
  • Candidates must be currently enrolled and have completed at least two years of college to be considered for an intern position
  • Candidates for the PREP program must have graduated with a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctoral degree before the position start date 

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Need assistance?

If you have questions about our recruiting process, we are happy to assist you. 
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