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Chief People Officer

Burlington, MA

Looking for an innovative, high-growth, multi-award-winning company in one of the hottest segments of the security market?  Look no further than Veracode! 

Veracode is a global leader in Application Risk Management for the AI era. Powered by trillions of lines of code scans and a proprietary AI-generated remediation engine, the Veracode platform is trusted by organizations worldwide to build and maintain secure software from code creation to cloud deployment.

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The Chief People Officer will serve as a key member of the executive leadership team and will be responsible for developing and executing Veracode’s global people strategy. This leader will oversee all aspects of Human Resources including talent acquisition, organizational development, total rewards, employee engagement, culture, performance management, HR operations, and leadership development.

The ideal candidate is an experienced executive who has successfully scaled high-performing teams within fast-paced SaaS, cybersecurity, or technology organizations. This individual will bring a balance of strategic leadership, operational rigor, and a people-first mindset while aligning talent strategy with business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Executive Leadership & Strategy

  • Partner closely with the CEO and executive leadership team to align people strategy with company growth objectives.
  • Serve as a strategic advisor to leadership on organizational design, workforce planning, succession planning, and leadership effectiveness.
  • Build and scale a high-performing People organization that supports a global workforce.
  • Lead initiatives that strengthen company culture, engagement, accountability, and performance.

Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning

  • Oversee global recruiting strategy and employer branding efforts to attract top talent across technical and business functions.
  • Develop scalable hiring processes that support rapid growth while maintaining a high talent bar.
  • Partner with leadership to forecast organizational needs and workforce capabilities.

Organizational Development & Employee Experience

  • Design and implement programs focused on leadership development, employee engagement, retention, and career growth.
  • Drive performance management and talent review processes that support accountability and development.
  • Foster an inclusive and collaborative culture that reflects Veracode’s values.

Compensation, Benefits & HR Operations

  • Oversee compensation philosophy, equity programs, benefits strategy, and executive compensation planning.
  • Ensure HR systems, policies, and compliance practices scale effectively across the organization.
  • Maintain compliance with federal, state, and international employment laws and regulations.

Culture & Change Management

  • Lead organizational change initiatives associated with growth, transformation, and evolving business priorities.
  • Champion transparent communication and employee engagement across all levels of the organization.
  • Promote a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

  • 15+ years of progressive HR leadership experience, including executive-level leadership within high-growth SaaS, cybersecurity, or technology companies.
  • Proven experience leading global HR and talent functions in organizations scaling through periods of rapid growth and transformation.
  • Strong executive presence with the ability to influence and partner effectively with senior leadership and boards.
  • Deep expertise across talent acquisition, organizational design, compensation, employee relations, leadership development, and HR operations.
  • Experience building and scaling high-performing, data-driven People organizations.
  • Strong understanding of employment law, HR compliance, and modern people practices.
  • Demonstrated success fostering strong company culture and employee engagement.
  • Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree or MBA preferred.

Preferred Experience

  • Experience within cybersecurity, developer tools, cloud, or enterprise SaaS organizations.
  • Experience supporting distributed and global teams.
  • Prior experience preparing organizations for scale, acquisitions, or transformation initiatives.
  • Familiarity with metrics-driven HR organizations and modern HR technologies.

What Success Looks Like

  • Builds a scalable people strategy aligned with Veracode’s growth objectives.
  • Strengthens leadership capability and organizational effectiveness across the company.
  • Enhances employee engagement, retention, and development outcomes.
  • Establishes Veracode as a destination employer within cybersecurity and technology.
  • Creates operational excellence across all People functions while maintaining a strong employee-centric culture.

 

What we offer you:

  • Outstanding Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage to meet all your healthcare needs.
  • Wellness benefits to help you focus on what’s most important.
  • “Take What You Need” time off policy.
  • Extensive development and training offerings to help you grow your career at Veracode.
  • Generous 401k match to help save for your future.
  • Amazing community of professionals who take pride in what we do every day.

Compensation Transparency:

In accordance with U.S. pay transparency laws, Veracode provides compensation transparency for roles based in the United States. Click here to view our compensation ranges by grade. Please note, specific compensation may be influenced by various factors including candidates experience, education, and work location.

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