MongoDB · 2 months ago
Director, Executive Recruiting
United States
Full-time
Remote
Director/Executive
$118K/yr - $231K/yr
8+ years expMongoDB is a leading database platform company that empowers innovation at the speed of the market. They are seeking a strategic leader to establish an internal Executive Recruiting function, responsible for designing and governing processes for identifying and hiring senior executive talent.
Cloud ComputingDatabaseOpen SourceSaaSSoftware
Responsibilities
Design, implement, and own the Global Executive Search Operating Model, defining the standards, processes, and selection methodology for all VP+ searches
Define clear standards for intake, scoping, talent mapping, prospecting, candidate presentation, and interview stages to ensure consistency and align all assessment practices with MongoDB's Leadership Commitments
Utilize existing tools, while building the business case for necessary future investments in specialized intelligence platforms and advanced assessment capabilities
Personally lead a small, intentionally low volume of mission-critical executive searches (i.e. 1-2 concurrent), setting the gold standard for quality, communication, and candidate experience
Act as the primary strategic advisor to the CEO, C-suite, and business leaders, building unwavering trust in the internal team's ability to successfully fill critical leadership gaps
Ensure all senior candidates, regardless of outcome, receive a premium, consistent, and respectful experience that reinforces MongoDB's employer brand
Directly manage an Executive Sourcer, directing their efforts toward sourcing for active searches while launching continuous, batched projects to map external talent for 1-2 critical future leadership profiles at a time
Develop and execute a multi-year approach for identifying, mapping, and cultivating relationships with external leadership talent to address long-term succession planning and growth needs across core functions
Lead an Executive Recruiting Community of Practice (CoP), indirectly guiding senior recruiters embedded within business units who will be leveraged for high-stakes executive searches
Ensure all recruiters operating within the CoP consistently apply the established executive search standards, selection criteria, and high-touch presentation methodology
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 8+ years of experience in executive recruiting, with significant tenure leading VP-level and above searches, ideally within a high-growth, high-scale technology or SaaS environment
Proven experience designing and/or overhauling an executive search process, creating more mature practices and higher value, and transitioning from external reliance to an effective internal execution model
Exceptional communication skills with a demonstrated ability to partner, influence, and build credibility with C-level executives and the Board
Proven experience serving as a trusted advisor and strategic partner to business leaders, proactively exploring and recommending options related to organizational design and talent strategy
Deep commitment to aligning rigorous selection practices with organizational values and a demonstrated understanding of how executive talent directly drives large-scale business transformation
Benefits
Employee affinity groups
Fertility assistance
Generous parental leave policy
Company
MongoDB
MongoDB is a next-generation database that helps businesses transform their industries by harnessing the power of data.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$311MKey Investors
SalesforceEquityZenT. Rowe Price
2024-11-14Post Ipo Equity
2024-10-16Post Ipo Debt
2018-03-06Post Ipo Equity
Leadership Team
Jim Scharf
Chief Technology Officer
Ronnen Miller
SVP, Global Technical Services
Recent News
2026-01-16
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