Managing Director, Technology Officers Practice – Retained Search

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Take ownership of the complete execution of retained executive search assignments under the guidance of a Senior Partner.

• Convert client requirements into distinct, actionable, and effective search strategies.

• Lead research teams in creating target company lists, market maps, candidate pipelines, and search hypotheses.

• Propel engagement forward with speed, discipline, and accountability.

• Establish trusted relationships with client hiring teams through effective communication, sound judgment, and valuable counsel.

• Provide clients with advice on role specifications, talent evaluation, and critical decision-making points.

• Identify and constructively address weaknesses or inefficiencies within clients’ hiring processes.

• Inspire and guide research teams during challenging searches.

• Integrate market intelligence and candidate feedback into practical insights.

• Ensure that candidates enjoy a high-quality experience from outreach to finalization.

• Collaborate with the Senior Partner and escalate client management issues as necessary.

• Uphold quality, professionalism, discretion, and consistent follow-through throughout each engagement.

• Report to a Senior Partner while maintaining primary responsibility for search execution and daily leadership.

⛳️ Requirements

• Extensive experience in retained executive search or a closely related advisory field.

• Demonstrated capability to manage complex executive search assignments with significant client involvement and responsibility.

• Strong skills in search strategy, including role definition, target identification, market mapping, and candidate evaluation.

• High emotional intelligence and strong interpersonal judgment.

• Ability to constructively challenge clients without undermining trust or momentum.

• Capacity to lead, motivate, and direct research teams through uncertainty and challenges.

• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to clearly synthesize information and influence senior stakeholders.

• Strong project management skills and meticulous attention to detail.

• Sound judgment regarding when to address issues directly and when to involve a Senior Partner.

• Consultative approach with a strong focus on accountability and results.

• Possess credibility, composure under pressure, tact, commercial insight, accountability, resilience, collaboration, client focus, motivating leadership, and strong listening abilities.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• 401(k) matching program.

• Flexible remote work options.

• Paid parental leave.

• Stipend for office setup.

• Opportunities for mentorship.

• Development programs for leadership.

• Career progression opportunities.

• Purpose-driven work that supports DEI initiatives and contributes 10% of annual profits to youth and educational charities.