Wind River Systems


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People Team • Walnut Creek, California

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

• 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 
• Employee assistance program for mental well-being 
• Learning benefits, including a LinkedIn Learning subscription and seminars 

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