VP / People Business Partner (HR)

Cognite • $150K — $200K *
Phoenix, AZ 85032In-Person
Consumer Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
1 month ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 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.
  • Experience across multiple organizational stages from startup/scaleup to larger, matrixed enterprises.
  • Preferred experience in SaaS or B2B tech companies, with a bonus for familiarity with Customer Success, Sales, or Go-To-Market structures.
  • Proven ability to support global, distributed teams across various time zones.
  • Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree or professional certification preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as a trusted advisor to Cognite's executive and senior leadership teams on strategic people needs.
  • Coach leaders on their development needs to inspire teams and drive results.
  • Identify leadership capability gaps and implement scalable solutions to build a high-performing leadership pipeline.
  • Lead people-focused initiatives to support the scaling of Cognite's teams aligned with global strategies.
  • Champion change management initiatives to facilitate transitions to new operating models.
  • Develop frameworks for talent planning, succession, and organizational effectiveness to enhance scalability.
  • Collaborate with business units to strengthen Cognite's culture and enhance employee engagement.

Benefits

  • 401(k) with employer matching
  • Competitive health, dental, vision & disability coverages for employees and dependents
  • Unlimited PTO
  • Paid mobile phone and WiFi
  • Lunch of your choice at Cognite's offices
  • Paid Parental Leave Program
  • Employee Referral Program
Full Job Description
This role is based in Phoenix, Arizona, as part of Cognite's Headquarters.
How you'll demonstrate Ownership

About the role

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.
Tasks & responsibilities

Strategic Partnership & Leadership Development
  • 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.

Change Management & Organizational Scaling
  • 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.

Organizational Development & Culture Building
  • 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.

Data-Driven Talent Insights & Strategic Planning
  • 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.

Talent Management & Succession Planning
  • 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.


The Impact you bring to Cognite

We believe most of these should match your experience
  • 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; advanced degree (MBA, MS in Organizational Psychology, or similar) or professional certification (SHRM-SCP, CIPD Level 7) preferred.


A snapshot of our many perks and benefits as a Cogniter

  • 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


Learn more about us

  • Impact 2025
  • Cognite's Industrial AI: Moonshot
  • We're globally recognized domain experts with an international presence that spans Phoenix, Houston, Oslo Tokyo, Bengaluru, and Abu Dhabi.

About Cognite

Cognite is a technology company that provides industrial data management and analytics solutions. The company's platform allows businesses to collect, process, and analyze data from industrial equipment and systems. Cognite's solutions help businesses optimize their operations, reduce costs, and improve safety. The company was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Oslo, Norway.
Learn more about Cognite
Size
500 employees
Industry
Enterprise Technology
Founded
2017
* Ladders Estimates

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