Global People Partner Director, PECTO (Product, Engineering, Technology)

Fastly • San Francisco, NY

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Global People Partner Director - PECTO is a strategic role responsible for serving as a trusted advisor and consultant to senior business leaders in our Product, Engineering and Chief Technology Officer orgs across the globe. This role will partner closely with the Chief Product Officer, SVP of Engineering, Chief Technology Officer and their respective leadership teams to develop and implement HR strategies that align with business objectives, foster a positive and inclusive work environment, and use data, analytics, and insights to drive organizational success. This is not a traditional HR role; you are a business leader who happens to specialize in people. You will sit at the intersection of business operations and organizational health, partnering directly with senior executives to translate ambitious business goals into scalable people strategies. The successful candidate for this role will have a customer-centric mindset with the ability to foster strong partnerships across the internal client orgs, the People Team, and other functional leaders to enhance

Requirements

• Experience: 10-15 years of progressive HR/People experience
• At least 2 years partnering with senior business leaders within a global, fast-paced environment.
• Prior experience as People Partner, or HR Business Partner, with an internal client portfolio that has included senior Engineering, Product and/or CTO senior executives
• Business Acumen: A deep understanding of technology functions, business operations, and how people decisions impact the bottom line.
• Change Management: Proven track record of leading organizations through significant transformations or rapid scaling.
• Influence: Outstanding communication skills with the ability to challenge executive-level stakeholders effectively and empathetically.
• Analytical Rigor: Proficiency in using data to build business cases and measure success.

Nice To Haves

• Chief of Staff or similar experience, deeply engaged with business leaders

Responsibilities

• Strategic Advising & Partnership: Act as a trusted advisor and thought partner to our Chief Product Officer, SVP of Engineering, Chief Technology Officer and their respective leadership teams, providing high-impact coaching and guidance on complex organizational issues; align people strategies with long-term business objectives to drive sustainable growth and employee engagement.
• Org Design & Change Leadership: Lead large-scale organizational design initiatives to ensure the company remains agile and efficient; Drive the "People" side of change management for major pivots, mergers, or shifts in business strategy, ensuring minimal disruption to morale and productivity.
• Workforce Planning, Incentives & Talent Strategy: Develop global workforce plans that account for future skills gaps and geographic expansion; partner with Total Rewards to design incentive structures that drive high performance and align with the company’s financial goals.
• Building Leadership Talent: Spearhead executive-level succession planning; coach senior leaders on building inclusive, high-performing cultures within their respective departments.
• Insights from People Analytics: Utilize data-driven insights to diagnose organizational health and predict future trends; transform raw people data into compelling narratives that influence executive decision-making.
• Collaboration with People Team Colleagues: Partner with Global People Advisors, who work directly with frontline managers on performance management and workplace concerns, as well as colleagues in other People teams, such as Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, People Operations, and Talent.

Benefits

• We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Family planning, mental health support along with Employee Assistance Program, Insurance (Life, Disability, and Accident), a Flexible Vacation policy and up to 18 days of accrued paid sick leave are there to help support our employees.
• We also offer 401(k) (including company match) and an Employee Stock Purchase Program.
• For 2026, we offer 12 paid local holidays, 12 paid company wellness days.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed