Karim Khan

About Karim Khan

Versatile business operations leader with over a decade of experience converting strategic initiatives into operational programs — delivering through creativity, persistence, and tolerance for ambiguity: Led the overhaul of the HP Solutions NPI framework, building Smartsheet assets to deliver real-time performance metrics and reduce time-to-market by 15% Partnered with a startup to launch HP Intelligent Transformation, an AI-driven SaaS offer allowing HP to streamline digital transformation inside any organization Researched, cleared, and executed a creative solution to pay partner and sales compensation for channel orders placed with a subsidiary company—a scenario we were initially told isn\'t supported Hand-built the HP On Demand customer datamart: SQL backend and Microsoft SSRS front-end providing the only confirmation we exceeded our Year 1 account activation goal by 71% Managed HP Roam for Business—a major cloud printing software initiative—through internal legal, finance, GTM, engineering, marketing, security, privacy, quote to cash, supply chain, quality, and support hurdles into fully launched status Known for: 🤝 Stakeholder Empathy & Management Bridging Resource Gaps with Hands-On Execution Concise Executive Communication Technology Maximization & Tooling Efficiency 🧭 Leading novel initiatives without an existing playbook Mentorship of colleagues, especially new team members Technical Proficiencies: • SQL for complex queries, essential database design • Advanced Excel and Smartsheet • Microsoft 365 suite (PowerPoint, Teams, Loop, etc.) • Scripting & macros for automation

Experience

1. Sr Portfolio Enablement Program Project Manager - Hp Solutions

   HP

   Mar 2013 — Present · San Diego, CA, US

   Launched HP Intelligent Transformation, a groundbreaking tool that optimizes digital transformation initiatives in an organization * Created HP\'s capability to quote, order, deliver, and support multiple cloud-based printing solutions and platforms, including HP Roam for Business, and supporting hardware accessories * Assembled governing body of management stakeholders for each project, set schedule, and drove cross-functional teams of contributors to meet milestones * Maintained succinct, clear, and frequent communication with contributors and stakeholders, anticipating hurdles and avoiding unnecessary surprises * Emerged as the go-to colleague for financial analysis of projects, ultimately creating an easy-to-use modeling tool that reduced our dependence on HP Finance * Reduced ramp-up time for new team members by documenting our project processes and creating the template we use in our governance checkpoints * Researched, recommended, and implemented the introduction of a new productivity and dashboarding tool (Smartsheet) to the organization * Independently solved problems that didn\'t fit our established framework, such as creating a tool to schedule meetings at our annual partner conference, or clearing new regulatory hurdles imposed on our products

Education

• Indiana University - Kelley School of Business

  MBA

  2009 — 2011

• University of Pennsylvania

  Computer Science Engineering

  1994 — 1996

• Hampshire College

  BA

  1997 — 2000

Skills

• Brand Management
• Analytics
• Powerpoint
• Customer Success
• Advertising
• Saas
• Creative Briefs
• Marketing Communications
• Marketing Management
• Microsoft Excel
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Social Media
• Competitive Analysis
• Project Management
• B2b Marketing
• Leadership
• Product Marketing
• Segmentation
• Social Media Marketing
• Digital Strategy
• Salesforce.com
• Editing
• Strategic Planning
• Management
• Product Management
• Brand Architecture
• Crm
• Written Communication
• Marketing Strategy
• Marketing
• Strategy
• Data Analysis
• Business Strategy
• Market Research
• Sql