Global Head of Executive Recruiting

MongoDB•New York City, NY

About The Position

This is a high-impact, foundational 'build' opportunity for a strategic leader to establish MongoDB's internal Executive Recruiting function, acting as a critical driver of the MongoDB 3.0 transformation. The Global Leader will be the chief architect responsible for designing, deploying, and governing the processes by which MongoDB identifies, assesses, and hires its most senior executive talent (VP-level and above). This role requires a blend of hands-on executive search execution, strategic program design, and relentless pursuit of operational excellence. Key Responsibilities and Focus Areas Strategic Function Establishment & Governance 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 Executive Search Execution & Trust Building 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 Talent Pipelining and Sourcing Strategy 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 Leadership and Community of Practice 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 About MongoDB MongoDB is built for change, empowering our customers and our people to innovate at the speed of the market. We have redefined the database for the AI era, enabling innovators to create, transform, and disrupt industries with software. MongoDB’s unified database platform—the most widely available, globally distributed database on the market—helps organizations modernize legacy workloads, embrace innovation, and unleash AI. Our cloud-native platform, MongoDB Atlas, is the only globally distributed, multi-cloud database and is available across AWS, Google Cloud, and Microsoft Azure. With offices worldwide and nearly 60,000 customers—including 75% of the Fortune 100 and AI-native startups—relying on MongoDB for their most important applications, we’re powering the next era of software. Our compass at MongoDB is our Leadership Commitment, guiding how and why we make decisions, show up for each other, and win. It’s what makes us MongoDB. To drive the personal growth and business impact of our employees, we’re committed to developing a supportive and enriching culture for everyone. From employee affinity groups, to fertility assistance and a generous parental leave policy , we value our employees’ wellbeing and want to support them along every step of their professional and personal journeys. Learn more about what it’s like to work at MongoDB , and help us make an impact on the world! MongoDB is committed to providing any necessary accommodations for individuals with disabilities within our application and interview process. To request an accommodation due to a disability, please inform your recruiter. MongoDB, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and makes all hiring decisions without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Requirements

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

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