Director, HR Business Partnership - Global Technology

DraftKings Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

DraftKings Inc. is seeking a Director of HR Business Partnership, Global Technology, to act as a strategic advisor to Engineering, Product, Platform, and IT leaders.

You will shape organizational design, workforce strategy, and leadership effectiveness to enable scalable, innovative teams in a fast-paced tech environment. You will guide transformation initiatives, leverage analytics, and partner with Talent Acquisition, Learning, Total Rewards, and Inclusion teams to deliver integrated people

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, Organizational Psychology, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in Human Resources, Organizational Effectiveness, Workforce Strategy, or related disciplines.
• Experience supporting Engineering, Product, Technology, or Digital organizations, preferably in high-growth tech environments.
• Demonstrated expertise in organizational design, workforce planning, talent strategy, leadership development, and change management.
• Proven ability to influence senior leaders, navigate complex organizations, and drive business outcomes through people strategies.

Responsibilities

• Advise leaders across Engineering, Product, Platform, and IT on organizational effectiveness and workforce strategy.
• Influence decisions using workforce data, market intelligence, and stakeholder input.
• Lead organizational design initiatives and evolve operating models to support growth and scalability.
• Develop workforce planning aligned to business priorities and long-term health.
• Partner with leaders to build high-performing teams through talent strategy and leadership development.
• Assess workforce capabilities and identify critical skill gaps for the technology roadmap.
• Advise on AI, automation, and emerging tech implications for the workforce.
• Lead change management and transformation initiatives including operating model evolution.
• Leverage people analytics to identify opportunities, mitigate risks, and drive decisions.

Skills

Organizational design

Workforce strategy

Talent development

Change management

Executive coaching

Stakeholder management

Data-driven decision making

Leadership development

People analytics

AI/workforce implications

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business

Master's degree preferred

Job description

At DraftKings, AI is becoming an integral part of both our present and future, powering how work gets done today, guiding smarter decisions, and sparking bold ideas. It’s transforming how we enhance customer experiences, streamline operations, and unlock new possibilities. Our teams are energized by innovation and readily embrace emerging technology. We’re not waiting for the future to arrive. We’re shaping it, one bold step at a time. To those who see AI as a driver of progress, come build the future together.

The Crown Is Yours

As a Director, HR Business Partnership, Global Technology, you will serve as a strategic advisor to leaders across DraftKings' global Technology organization. Partnering closely with Engineering, Product, Platform, and IT leaders, you will help shape the teams responsible for building and scaling the products and experiences that power DraftKings' Sportsbook, Casino, Fantasy Sports, Media, and emerging businesses. You will drive organizational design, workforce strategy, leadership effectiveness, and transformation initiatives that enable our teams to scale, innovate, and perform at their best. As DraftKings continues to evolve, you will help leaders prepare for the future of work, including the opportunities and challenges presented by AI, automation, and emerging technologies. This role goes beyond traditional HR partnership. You will operate as a trusted advisor, organizational architect, and change leader, helping technical organizations evolve while maintaining a high-performance, innovative, and inclusive culture.

What You’ll Do

• Partner closely with Consumer Engineering leaders across Sports, iGaming, Platform, and IT as a trusted advisor on organizational effectiveness, workforce strategy, and leadership development.
• Influence business decisions through organizational insight, workforce data, and market intelligence while helping leaders navigate growth, change, and evolving business priorities.
• Lead organizational design initiatives and evolve team structures, operating models, and ways of working to support business growth, innovation, and scalability.
• Develop workforce planning strategies aligned to business priorities, future capability needs, and long-term organizational health.
• Partner with leaders to build high‑performing teams through talent strategy, succession planning, leadership development, and organizational effectiveness programs.
• Assess workforce capabilities and identify critical skill gaps required to support DraftKings' technology roadmap and future growth.
• Advise leaders on the organizational, talent, and workforce implications of AI, automation, and emerging technologies.
• Help Engineering leaders evaluate, adopt, and scale AI‑enabled ways of working that improve productivity, collaboration, innovation, and organizational effectiveness.
• Lead change management and transformation initiatives, including organizational redesigns, operating model evolution, and business growth programs.
• Leverage people analytics, engagement data, and workforce insights to identify opportunities, mitigate risks, and drive informed decision‑making.
• Collaborate with Talent Acquisition, Learning & Organizational Effectiveness, Total Rewards, People Operations, and Inclusion, Equity & Belonging teams to deliver integrated people strategies.
• Continuously improve people programs, processes, and team member experiences to support a high‑performing and scalable organization.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; Master’s Degree preferred.
• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Psychology, or a related field; an advanced degree is preferred.
• A minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in Human Resources, Organizational Effectiveness, Workforce Strategy, or related disciplines.
• Experience supporting Engineering, Product, Technology, or Digital organizations, preferably within high‑growth technology environments.
• Demonstrated expertise in organizational design, workforce planning, talent strategy, leadership development, and change management.
• Proven ability to influence senior leaders, navigate complex organizations, and drive business outcomes through people strategies.
• Experience supporting software engineering organizations and globally distributed technical teams.
• Experience leading organizational transformation initiatives, including digital transformation, operating model evolution, workforce transformation, or future‑of‑work programs.
• Demonstrated understanding of how AI and emerging technologies impact workforce planning, organizational design, capability development, leadership effectiveness, and ways of working.
• Ability to advise leaders on the people, organizational, and change‑management implications of AI, automation, and technological change.
• Strong analytical, consulting, and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to translate data and insights into actionable recommendations.
• Exceptional coaching, communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong business acumen, systems‑thinking capability, and the ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, high‑growth environment.

Join Our Team

We’re a publicly traded (NASDAQ: DKNG) technology company headquartered in Boston. As a regulated gaming company, you may be required to obtain a gaming license issued by the appropriate state agency as a condition of employment. Don’t worry, we’ll guide you through the process if this is relevant to your role.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.