Vice President, People Business Partners

Rocket Software; Annapolis (MD); Remote; USD 198,000 - 277,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited vacation

Health coverage

Life and disability coverage

401(k) with matching

Student debt benefit

Tuition reimbursement

Leadership training

Job summary

Rocket Software in the United States is seeking a Vice President, People Business Partners to lead the global PBP team, setting vision, standards, and operating model for strategic people partnership. Reporting to the Chief People Officer, the VP will align talent strategy with business goals, drive organization design, workforce planning, and cost optimization across Rocket's global footprint.

The ideal leader will champion data-driven decisions, accelerate leadership development, and foster an

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive People experience with strategic PBP roles.
• 10+ years in senior or executive leadership roles.
• Deep organizational development experience in PBP or COE.
• Experience leading enterprise change initiatives.
• Experience delivering team and organizational effectiveness programs.
• Ability to influence and align across all levels of an organization.
• Exceptional communication and executive presentation skills.
• Experience in a global technology environment.
• Experience supporting mergers and acquisitions.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop the People Business Partner team.
• Build trusted relationships with executive leaders and align priorities with business strategy.
• Shape scalable people strategies, policies, and programs to support growth.
• Advise senior leaders on organizational effectiveness, leadership, engagement, and capability building.
• Lead workforce planning and organizational design with business and Finance leaders.
• Provide counsel to drive accountability, high performance, and talent outcomes.
• Champion initiatives to attract, develop, engage, and retain talent.
• Use data and external insights to influence decisions and balance priorities.
• Design and facilitate working sessions to build alignment and action.
• Continuously improve People Team service delivery.

Skills

People leadership

Executive leadership

Organizational development

Change management

Strategic advisory

Data-driven decision making

Global workforce strategy

Communication & presentation

Mergers & acquisitions experience

Influence & stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field

Job description

United States

Full time

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Job Description Summary

Reporting to the Chief People Officer, the Vice President, People Business Partners (VP, PBPs) will lead Rocket Software's global PBP team, establishing the vision, standards, and operating model for strategic people partnership across the business. As a trusted advisor to senior leaders, the role will own the talent agenda that enables Rocket to achieve its business objectives, ensuring the company has the right talent, in the right place, at the right cost to drive long-term success.

The VP, PBPs will elevate PBPs to operate as workforce architects, leveraging business strategy, workforce analytics, and external market insights to shape organizational design, anticipate future capability needs, and guide decisions about how, where, and at what cost work is performed. This leader will translate enterprise people strategy into scalable talent and organizational solutions that strengthen leadership effectiveness, accelerate performance, enhance employee engagement, and support organizational agility in a rapidly evolving environment.

Working closely with leaders across the People Team and the business, the Vice President will drive consistent people practices globally, strengthen change readiness, and foster a high-performing, inclusive culture. The Vice President will set the standard for strategic business partnership by combining sound judgment, data-driven decision-making, and innovative thinking to deliver meaningful people and business outcomes.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop the People Business Partner team, strengthening their ability to serve as proactive, strategic advisors and model clarity, empathy, trust, and accountability.

• Build trusted relationships with executive leaders and align people priorities, programs, and investments with Rocket’s business strategy.

• Partner with People Team COEs and business leaders to shape and deliver scalable people strategies, policies, and programs that support Rocket’s growth and transformation.

• Advise and coach senior leaders on organizational effectiveness, leadership development, performance, employee engagement, capability building, and complex people matters.

• Lead business level workforce planning and organizational design in partnership with business and Finance leaders, translating strategy into integrated plans for skills and capabilities, organizational structures, location and workforce footprint, and cost.

• Provide counsel to business leaders and drive decisions that strengthen accountability, enable high performance, and deliver measurable workforce and talent outcomes.

• Champion fresh ideas and lead initiatives that strengthen Rocket’s ability to attract, develop, engage, and retain talent while improving the employee experience.

• Use people and business data, external insights, and sound judgment to identify trends, influence decisions, and balance client-group priorities with what is best for Rocket overall.

• Design and facilitate effective working sessions that help leaders build alignment, make clear decisions, and move to action.

• Continuously improve People Team service delivery by anticipating business needs, simplifying how work gets done, and building collaborative relationships across the organization.

Required Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive People experience, including broad experience as a strategic People Business Partner.

• 10+ years of senior or executive leadership experience, including responsibility for leading and developing high-performing teams.

• Deep organizational development experience gained through People Business Partner roles, a center of excellence, or both.

• Demonstrated success designing and leading enterprise change initiatives.

• Experience developing and delivering team and organizational effectiveness programs.

• Ability to influence, challenge, and build alignment across all levels of an organization.

• Exceptional communication, facilitation, and executive presentation skills.

• Strong program and project leadership skills, with the ability to move from strategy to execution.

• Experience working in a global, complex, and evolving organization.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

• Experience supporting mergers, acquisitions, and organizational integration.

• Experience in enterprise software or another global technology environment.

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Annual salary range for this position is between $197,500.00 - $276,500.00 gross before taxes.

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What Rocket Software can offer you in USA

Unlimited Vacation Time as well as paid holidays and sick time

Health and Wellness coverage options for Rocketeers and dependents

Life and disability coverage

Fidelity 401(k) and Roth Retirement Savings with matching contributions

Monthly student debt benefit program

Tuition Reimbursement and Certificate Reimbursement Program opportunities

Leadership and skills training opportunities

EOE M/F/Vet/Disability. Rocket Software Inc. is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Rocket Software Inc. is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

At Rocket Software, we believe AI is a critical enabler of innovation and productivity. All Rocketeers are expected to actively leverage AI-powered tools and technologies, where appropriate, to enhance efficiency, improve decision-making, and deliver greater impact in their roles. Embracing continuous learning and the responsible use of AI is an essential part of how we work.

Rocket is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please call: 781-577-4321 or send an email to [e-mail]. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

As part of our commitment to a safe and trustworthy workplace, we include background and reference checks in our hiring process.

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.

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!

Companies around the world trust Rocket to solve their most complex business challenges by powering their critical infrastructure, business processes, and data. We help extend the value of these assets, enabling our customers to embrace the potential of cloud and mobile computing, advanced analytics, and the innovations of tomorrow. From the clothes we wear to the cars we drive, Rocket solutions power the back-end systems that thousands of brands rely on every day.

At Rocket, software is about more than just code—it’s about people. We are passionate problem-solvers, working to make a difference for others. Our foundation is built on empathy, humanity, trust, and love, and we strive to embody these core values in everything we do. Whether we’re serving our customers, partners, or fellow Rocketeers, we are committed to treating everyone with the respect and care they deserve.

Founded in 1990, Rocket Software is headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, and has 20 offices worldwide, bringing people and technology together to build a better future.