Manager, People Operations Technology

About Cognite

Embark on a transformative journey with Cognite, a global SaaS forerunner in leveraging AI and data to unravel complex business challenges through our cutting-edge offerings including Cognite Atlas AI, an industrial agent workbench, and the Cognite Data Fusion (CDF) platform. We were awarded the 2022 Technology Innovation Leader for Global Digital Industrial Platforms & Cognite was recognized as 2024 Microsoft Energy and Resources Partner of the Year. In the realm of industrial digital transformation, we stand at the forefront, reshaping the future of Oil & Gas, Chemicals, Pharma and other Manufacturing and Energy sectors. Join us in this venture where AI and data meet ingenuity, and together, we forge the path to a smarter, more connected industrial future.

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Impact: Cogniters strive to make an impact in all that they do. We are result-oriented, always asking ourselves.

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Ready to join a fast growing, and category leading SaaS company?

As the Manager, People Operations Technology, you will be responsible for leading, optimizing, and scaling Cognite’s global HR technology ecosystem to drive operational excellence, efficiency, and a seamless employee experience. You will own the HRIS roadmap, oversee the ongoing HiBob implementation, and ensure all integrations, processes, and workflows are designed for scalability and data accuracy across all of our global hubs.

You are the primary liaison between the People & Organization team, cross-functional stakeholders, and external consultants to ensure HR systems meet business needs and enable efficient service delivery. This role is foundational to drive operational workflows, streamlining processes, and enabling data-driven decision-making across the organization. The ideal candidate is a proactive, hands-on HR technology expert who thrives in fast-paced environments, can quickly adapt to new systems mid-implementation, and is passionate about building scalable, efficient, and high-impact HR operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the HRIS roadmap and ensure alignment with business needs and People & Organization (P&O) strategy and processes.
• Lead and execute the ongoing HiBob HRIS implementation, including managing integrations and collaborating with external consultants and internal stakeholders
• Streamline processes and improve workflows using HR technology to increase efficiency and scalability across the employee lifecycle
• Optimize the internal delivery model, including ticketing systems, to enhance service and resolution times
• Manage HR data governance, reporting, and analytics, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and accessibility for stakeholders
• Drive adoption of best practices in HR technology across the organization
• Evaluate and implement new tools and integrations to strengthen the HR tech stack
• Collaborate with IT, Finance, and other teams to ensure the HR tech stack integrates seamlessly into Cognite’s broader technology ecosystem, enabling efficient cross-functional collaboration, streamlined processes, and accurate data flows
• Act as the subject matter expert for HR systems and operational excellence within the People & Organization (P&O) team

Desired Background

• 5+ years of HRIS and HR technology experience, ideally across multiple platforms and industries
• Proven ability to manage and optimize HR systems, processes, and workflows for efficiency and scalability
• Hands-on experience with midstream HRIS implementations, including vendor management and integration oversight
• Familiarity with HiBob or similar modern HR systems preferred
• Strong technical skills with HR systems, data management, and reporting
• Demonstrated success in ticketing system optimization and operational process improvements
• Experience working in global, matrixed organizations
• Highly proactive, adaptable, and able to work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Based in Phoenix, Arizona

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

A snapshot of our many perks and benefits as a Cogniter

• Competitive Compensation including base plus bonus
• 401(k) with 4% employer matching
• Health, Dental, Vision & Disability Coverages with premiums fully covered for employees and all dependents
• Unlimited PTO + flexibility to enjoy it
• 18 Company Holidays including the week between Christmas & New Years
• Paid Parental Leave Program
• Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
• Employee Referral Program
• In office catered lunches 3x per week via Colorfull Catering + Fully Stocked Fridges in the offices
• Join a team of 70 different nationalities 🌐 with Diversity, Equality and Inclusion (DEI) in focus 🤝.
• A highly modern and fun working environment with sublime culture across the organization, follow us on Instagram @cognitedata 📷 to know more
• Opportunity to work with and learn from some of the best people on some of the most ambitious projects found anywhere, across industries
• Join our HUB 🗣️ to be part of the conversation directly with Cogniters and our partners.
• Paid mobile phone and WiFI
• A pet lover? Get the chance to meet Spot 🐶!

Why choose Cognite? 🏆 🚀

• Join us in making a real and lasting impact in one of the most exciting and fastest-growing new software companies in the world.
• We have repeatedly demonstrated that digital transformation, when anchored on strong DataOps, drives business value and sustainability for clients and allows front-line workers, as well as domain experts, to make better decisions every single day.
• Cognite Earns 2023 Microsoft Partner of the Year Award; Recognized as a Global Leader in Energy & Resources and Industrials & Manufacturing
• Frost & Sullivan named Cognite a Technology Innovation Leader!
• Built In 2024 Best Places to Work in Austin, TX and Houston, TX
• Cognite Recognized as 2024 Microsoft Energy and Resources Partner of the Year
• Most recently Cognite Data Fusion® Achieved Industry First DNV Compliance for Digital Twins 🥇

Apply today!

If you're excited about the opportunity to work at Cognite and make a difference in the tech industry, we encourage you to apply today! We welcome candidates of all backgrounds and identities to join our team.

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Equal Opportunity

Cognite is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment at work and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive the same level of consideration for employment; everyone we hire will receive the same level of consideration for training, compensation, and promotion.

We ask for gender as part of our application because we want to ensure equal assessment in the recruitment process. Your answer will help us reach this commitment! However, the question about gender is optional and your choice not to answer will not affect the assessment of your application in any way.