Strategic Technology Planning Intern
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About HP Inc.
HP Inc. is a leading technology company with a history dating back to 1939. They boast a diverse portfolio spanning printing, personal computing, software, and services, serving over 1 billion customers in more than 170 countries. HP is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and supports employee success at all levels. Their mission is “to engineer experiences that amaze.” The company emphasizes innovation and believes its future success depends on fresh ideas from students.
Job Description: Strategic Technology Planning Intern
This is a 12-week paid summer internship within HP’s Personal Systems division, focusing on Commercial Systems. The internship offers a balance of networking, executive speaker events, community involvement, and project work. The team’s work centers around three pillars:
• Advancing leadership in Computing: Developing laptops, desktops, business PCs, gaming PCs, Chromebooks, and more.
• Creating leadership in Peripherals: Producing monitors, docks, webcams, keyboards, mice, and gaming gear (following the acquisitions of HyperX and Poly).
• Expanding Digital Services: Providing services to support hybrid workforces, addressing remote work challenges, leveraging acquisitions like Teradici.
Responsibilities:
As a Strategic Technology Planning Intern, you will:
• Evaluate current and future technologies for human interface devices (input methods for electronic devices).
• Gather insights and recommendations from customers and research to predict the direction of the field in the next 3-5 years.
• Develop recommendations for future products that enhance the customer input experience.
Requirements:
• Completion of the first year of a Master’s/MBA program (non-technical specialization).
• Full-time enrollment at an accredited university.
• Engineering or Computer Science background preferred.
• Business Planning, Business Strategy, or Marketing major preferred.
• Understanding of fundamental computer technology and MS Office.
• Familiarity with current human interface devices and technology.
• Experience with business case analysis and forecasting.
• Customer-oriented approach and strong customer interaction skills.
• Future-thinking mindset.
• Creativity and the ability to combine technology, customer needs, and business cases to form recommendations.
Note: This internship is intended for conversion to a full-time role, but work authorization sponsorship is not offered. Candidates must be eligible to work in the US without needing future sponsorship.
