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

A snapshot of our many perks and benefits as a Cogniter