Job Description

Description
Position at Wind River
Senior People Partner - CTO, Engineering and Product Management
About Wind River
Wind River is a global leader in delivering software for mission-critical intelligent systems. For over four decades, we've powered billions of secure, safe, and reliable systems across industries including aerospace, automotive, defense, industrial, medical, and telecommunications. Our culture is built on a growth mindset, customer focus, and a deep commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
About the Opportunity
This strategic role reports to the Global Director People Team and serves as the lead People Partner for the CTO (Chief Technology Office), Engineering, and Product Management functions globally. You will collaborate with senior leaders, executive team members, and the broader People Team to align people strategies with business priorities, drive transformation, and ensure operational excellence across both global and regional scopes.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Business Partnership
- Serve as the primary Senior People Partner for CTO, Engineering and Product Management globally.
- Identify and lead people initiatives that address strategic business needs and support organizational growth.
- Build strategic workforce plans in partnership with business and finance leadership.
- Partner with senior leaders to drive transformation and organizational design aligned with future talent needs.
- Use people-related metrics to inform business decisions.
Operational Excellence
- Be a point of contact for managers and employees in partnership with Regional People Partners.
- Support and facilitate organizational design and development in collaboration with global and local stakeholders.
- Deliver compensation related programming. Support rewards and recognition opportunities in support of respective business areas.
Talent & Culture Development
- Lead talent planning, career mapping, and succession planning for critical roles.
- Champion Wind River's culture and values, driving inclusivity and a growth mindset.
- Implement and communicate core People policies, programs, and practices.
- Drive employee engagement initiatives to sustain high levels of performance and satisfaction.
Collaboration & Communication
- Actively engage with the global People Team and COE Leads to ensure alignment and execution of strategies.
- Facilitate sharing of best practices and learnings across the People Team.
- Build strong relationships with senior leaders through frequent communication and coaching.
About You
Skills & Attributes
- Strategic thinker with the ability to translate vision into actionable plans.
- Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills in a matrixed organization.
- High level of customer service orientation and commitment to employee experience.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and listening skills.
- Results-driven with a bias toward action and implementation.
Experience & Expertise

• 10+ years of progressive HR experience, including strategic business partnership in people partner support to Software Engineering/PM/CTO functions.
• Tech Industry experience required
• International exposure and ability to work across cultures.
• Strong foundation in business fundamentals, organizational planning, and financial acumen.
• Demonstrated success in coaching, talent/performance management, and employee engagement.
• University degree in business, human resources or related education.
• Human resources designation, HRPA and/or SHRM membership an asset.
• Must reside in either Walnut Creek, CA or Ottawa, Canada areas with ability to be present on site at least 3 days/weekly.
• Must be legally able to work in the U.S. or Canada without requirement of any type of visa sponsorship or transfer at any time.
• Travel required (regionally). International travel may be required

BENEFITS

• Hybrid work model for workplace flexibility
• Comprehensive health, dental, and life insurance
• Short and long-term disability coverage
• RRSP matching for financial security
• Flexible time-off policies for work-life balance
• Learning benefits, including a LinkedIn Learning subscription and seminars

Join us at Wind River, where we're not just shaping technology; we're shaping the future of a safer, more connected world. Your journey to make a meaningful impact begins here.
APPLICANT PRIVACY NOTICE:
Your privacy is of the utmost importance to us. At Wind River, we strictly adhere to all applicable data privacy laws. Please review Wind River's Applicant Privacy Notice, which can be found .
Wind River is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a commitment to diversity. We prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation or any other legally protected status.
COMPENSATION:
The annual base salary range for this role's listed grade level is currently $147,600 to $200,000 plus a bonus for SF Bay Area residents only. Salary ranges are determined through interviews and a review of the education, experience, knowledge, skills, location, and abilities of the applicant, and equity with other team members.
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Wind River is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a commitment to diversity. We prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation or any other legally protected status.
Diversity is foundational for Wind River's business success. We want to be a workplace of choice for all people and we value the unique perspectives offered by a diverse workforce. Wind River does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, age, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, or any other legally protected status. This principle applies to all areas of employment: recruitment and hiring, training, performance evaluations, promotions and transfers, compensation and benefits, and social and recreational programs.
Wind River desires to be an employer of choice with an inclusive environment for all individuals. As part of this goal and in compliance with various laws and regulations, Wind River provides reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees. Requests for reasonable accommodation for applicants and employees are examined on a case-by-case basis. Please let us know if you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application, interviewing, hiring or at any other time during the employment process. You can email us at: . Please do not include personal medical information in the email.

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