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D-Wave · 20 hours ago

Senior Manager, HR Business Partner

positionUnited States
timeFull-time
remoteRemote
senioritySenior Level, Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
date10+ years exp

D-Wave is a leader in the development and delivery of quantum computing systems, software, and services. The Senior Manager, HR Business Partner will serve as a strategic partner to senior leaders in technical environments, driving organizational effectiveness and fostering a high-performance culture.

ElectronicsManufacturingQuantum ComputingSemiconductor

Responsibilities

Serve as a strategic HR partner to highly technical senior leaders, aligning people strategies with business priorities and growth plans
Translate technical and business needs into effective org design, workforce planning, hiring strategies, and role clarity
Act as a trusted advisor to executives and leaders, coaching on leadership effectiveness, performance, and change
Enable managers to build high-performing, accountable teams through strong feedback, goal setting, and performance conversations
Lead talent reviews, succession planning, and leadership development for critical technical and leadership roles
Use people data and employee feedback to identify risks, opportunities, and engagement priorities
Partner with leaders to foster an inclusive, values-driven culture that supports engagement and retention
Advise on compensation, offers, and rewards in partnership with Total Rewards
Manage employee relations matters and ensure compliance with employment laws in Canada and the U.S
Collaborate with HR Centers of Excellence to deliver consistent, scalable people programs across the organization
Partner across the organization to lead or support additional initiatives as business priorities evolve, requiring flexibility and engagement beyond core responsibilities

Qualification

HR Business PartneringOrganizational DesignTalent ManagementLeadership DevelopmentEmployee RelationsData-Driven MindsetCoaching ExecutivesBusiness AcumenWorkforce PlanningHigh-Performance Culture

Required

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field
10+ years of progressive HR experience, including senior HR Business Partner roles
Required experience supporting highly technical teams in a hardware or software technology environment
Strong business acumen with the ability to connect people strategies to business outcomes
Demonstrated expertise in org design, workforce planning, talent management, leadership development, and employee relations
Proven ability to coach executives, senior leaders, and managers in complex, fast-paced environments
Data-driven mindset with sound judgment in ambiguous and high-stakes situations
Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution

Benefits

Company ownership
Competitive pay
A range of meaningful benefits

Company

D-Wave

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D-Wave is a leader in the development and delivery of quantum computing systems, software, and services.
dateFounded in 1999
location
Palo Alto, California, USA
people-size51-200 employees
web-link
https://www.dwavequantum.com

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$1.08B
Key Investors
SCALE AIGovernment of CanadaCanadian Government
2025-11-19Post Ipo Equity· $54.6M
2025-06-11Post Ipo Equity· $400M
2025-01-23Post Ipo Equity· $150M

Leadership Team

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John Markovich
Chief Financial Officer
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Sophie Ames
EVP & Chief Human Resources Officer
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Recent News

Inside HPC & AI News | High-Performance Computing & Artificial Intelligence
D-Wave in $550M Acquisition of Quantum Circuits
2026-01-09
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D-Wave strikes $550-million USD deal to acquire Quantum Circuits
2026-01-09
thefly.com
D-Wave Quantum to acquire Quantum Circuits for $550M in cash, stock
2026-01-08
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