VP / People Business Partner (HR)

Cognite • Phoenix, AZ

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The VP / People Business Partner for Global Product & Engineering will play a critical role in driving Cognite’s success as a trusted strategic advisor to the leadership teams of our Product Division. With an emphasis on scalability and maturing leadership capabilities, this role requires a high degree of business acumen, an understanding of complex change management, and the ability to build leadership capability across a fast-scaling global organization. You will work closely with senior leaders to build a cohesive talent strategy that aligns with Cognite’s long-term business objectives.

Requirements

• 10+ years of progressive P&O/HR leadership experience, with at least 3–5 years at VP or Senior HR Leader level in a high-growth technology company.
• Demonstrated experience working across multiple organizational stages — from startup/scaleup environments through to larger, matrixed enterprise organizations.
• SaaS or B2B tech company experience is strongly preferred ; familiarity with Customer Success, Sales, or Go-To-Market org structures is a plus.
• Experience supporting global, distributed teams across multiple time zones and geographies.
• Bachelor's degree required

Nice To Haves

• advanced degree (MBA, MS in Organizational Psychology, or similar) or professional certification (SHRM-SCP, CIPD Level 7) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted advisor to Cognite’s executive and senior leadership teams, focusing on strategic people needs that drive business success and growth.
• Coach leaders on their development needs, equipping leaders with the skills to navigate complexity, inspire teams, and drive impactful results.
• Identify leadership capability gaps and implement scalable solutions for building a high-performing leadership pipeline across the Product Division.
• Lead people-focused initiatives for the respective Product Division aligned with global strategies to support scaling Cognite’s teams, ensuring alignment with rapid business growth.
• Champion change management initiatives, helping teams transition smoothly to new operating models and adapt to Cognite’s evolving needs.
• Develop frameworks for talent planning, succession, and organizational effectiveness to support Cognite’s scalability and business continuity.
• Collaborate with business units to strengthen Cognite’s culture, emphasizing ownership, impact, and relentless innovation.
• Build and oversee engagement programs that foster employee satisfaction, retention, and cultural alignment across global offices.
• Design and drive initiatives that support Cognite’s strategic focus on being a global, sustainable organization.
• Use analytics to provide data-driven insights on workforce dynamics, leadership readiness, and team effectiveness.
• Support executive decision-making through data-backed insights, identifying trends and implementing proactive strategies for talent management.
• Develop KPIs and success metrics to monitor the impact of people initiatives on Cognite’s business objectives.
• Build and drive a cohesive talent strategy that supports career development, succession planning, and leadership readiness.
• Partner with the People & Organization team to implement best-in-class frameworks that foster growth, adaptability, and performance.

Benefits

• 401(k) with employer matching
• Competitive health, dental, vision & disability coverages for employees and all dependents
• Unlimited PTO
• Paid mobile phone and WiFi
• Lunch of your choice at our offices
• Paid Parental Leave Program
• Employee Referral Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive