Managing Director, Talent Consulting - Technology Officers

Modern Executive Solutions

6h • Remote

About The Position

Modern Executive Solutions is seeking a high-impact Managing Director to lead the execution of retained executive search engagements with rigor, judgment, and credibility. This role is central to the success of each search, owning the day-to-day execution of the engagement and helping clients navigate to the right leadership decision through a thoughtful, consultative approach. Working under the guidance of a Senior Partner, the Managing Director is accountable for running a successful search process from kickoff through close. This person will shape the search strategy, lead and motivate the research team, build trust with the client’s hiring stakeholders, and ensure the engagement remains on track even when conditions become complex or challenging. The right person brings strong executive search execution skills, commercial judgment, and the emotional intelligence to know when to support, when to challenge, and when to elevate issues in a client’s process that may be limiting the outcome. The Managing Director plays a critical role in ensuring that every search is not just well run, but genuinely consultative. This is the person who brings structure to ambiguity, insight to the client conversation, energy to the internal team, and discipline to the overall process. They help clients make better leadership decisions by combining search execution excellence with sound judgment and trusted advice.

Requirements

• Significant experience in retained executive search or a closely related advisory environment.
• Proven ability to run complex executive search engagements with substantial client exposure and ownership.
• Strong search strategy skills, including role shaping, target identification, market mapping, and candidate assessment.
• High emotional intelligence and strong interpersonal judgment.
• Confidence to challenge clients constructively when needed, without damaging trust or momentum.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and direct research teams through ambiguity and adversity.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to synthesize information clearly and influence senior stakeholders.
• Strong project management discipline, attention to detail, and commitment to execution.
• Sound judgment in knowing when to handle an issue directly and when to involve a Senior Partner.
• A consultative mindset with a strong bias toward accountability and outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end execution of executive search engagements under the supervision of a Senior Partner.
• Translate client needs into a clear, practical, and differentiated search strategy.
• Lead the research team to develop target company lists, market maps, candidate pipelines, and search hypotheses.
• Drive momentum throughout the engagement, keeping workstreams moving with pace, discipline, and accountability.
• Build trusted relationships with the client hiring team through consistent communication, sound judgment, and credible counsel.
• Act as a consultative advisor to clients, helping them refine role specifications, assess talent, and navigate key decision points.
• Identify weaknesses, gaps, or inefficiencies in the client’s hiring process and challenge constructively when those issues may compromise the search outcome.
• Motivate and direct the research team through difficult stretches of a search, especially when progress is slow or market feedback is challenging.
• Synthesize market intelligence and candidate feedback into actionable insights for clients and internal stakeholders.
• Ensure a high-quality candidate experience and a professional, well-managed process from first outreach through completion.
• Partner closely with the Senior Partner, escalating client management challenges when appropriate while maintaining primary ownership of search execution.
• Maintain high standards of quality, professionalism, discretion, and follow-through across every stage of the engagement.

Benefits

• Join a team that is committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and gives back to the community by donating 10% of annual profits to support underserved youth and educational opportunities.
• Contribute to meaningful projects that positively impact clients’ organizations, communities, and the development of diverse leaders.
• Gain exposure to various aspects of the business, with opportunities for mentorship, leadership development, and career advancement.
• Enjoy a robust benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, along with a 401(k) match.
• Benefit from a flexible remote work environment, paid parental leave, and an office setup stipend to support your work-from-home needs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees