Partner with the CTO & CISO to design and launch a global R&D management strategy.
Lead the functional vision for R&D’s, building a culture of innovation that works seamlessly across remote and in-person environments.
Serve as a strategic advisor and coach to the R&D leadership team, identifying gaps in leadership capability.
Address multi-dimensional organizational constraints by building flexible, business-aligned processes.
Serve as the strategic lead for all R&D people initiatives, operating with autonomy to the CTO.
Drive direction across Finance, Talent, and Operations to ensure the R&D infrastructure is built for scale.

12+ years with a significant portion spent building or transforming R&D organizations in high-growth tech.
Successfully built teams and understand how to maintain culture across different geographies and work models.
Comfortable sitting at the table with the CTO and C-Suite, providing the strategic insights that shape organizational thinking.
Excel when there is no playbook, turning vague business goals into concrete, scalable people processes.
Understand that process is a tool for output and can pivot quickly as the R&D identity evolves.

Senior People Partner, R&D

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