Vice President, People Business Partners

Rocket Software; Denver (CO); Remote; USD 198,000 - 277,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited vacation

Health and wellness coverage

Life & disability insurance

401(k) with company matching

Student debt assistance

Tuition & certificate reimbursement

Leadership training

Job summary

Rocket Software is seeking a seasoned VP, People Business Partners to lead the global PBP team, define vision and operating model, and partner with senior leaders to align talent with business objectives.

You will elevate PBPs as workforce architects using strategy, analytics, and market insights to shape design, capability needs, and cost. Collaborate with People Team and business leaders to drive consistent practices and foster an inclusive, high‑performing culture.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive People experience, including strategic People Business Partner roles.
• 10+ years in senior or executive leadership, leading high-performing teams.
• Deep organizational development experience from PBP roles or centers of excellence.
• Proven success designing and leading enterprise change initiatives.
• Experience developing and delivering team and organizational effectiveness programs.
• Ability to influence and align across all levels of an organization.
• Exceptional communication, facilitation, and executive presentation skills.
• Experience in a global, evolving technology organization.
• Bachelor’s degree in HR/Business or related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop the People Business Partner team.
• Build trusted relationships with executive leaders and align people priorities to business strategy.
• Shape and deliver scalable people strategies, policies, and programs.
• Advise senior leaders on organizational effectiveness and engagement.
• Lead workforce planning and organizational design, including cost considerations.
• Provide counsel to leadership to strengthen accountability and performance.
• Champion initiatives to attract, develop, and retain talent while improving employee experience.
• Use data and external insights to guide decisions and balance priorities.

Skills

People partnership

Executive leadership

Strategic planning

Organizational development

Change management

Communication & presentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field

Job description

United States

Full time

R2026-6723

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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.