Copy of Senior Associate, Technology Practice - Executive Search

Modern Executive Solutions

6h•Remote

About The Position

We are seeking a Director (Senior Associate level) to join our Technology Practice. Directors typically have a primary and a secondary Practice, with Technology being the primary focus. This position sits within our Technology Practice, led by Rob Wilkes, and focuses on C-level technology officer searches (CTO, CIO, CDO, and CISO) as well as broader executive search engagements across the technology sector. In this role, you will operate at the leading edge of search in an entrepreneurial, high-growth, and values-focused firm. The role involves end-to-end involvement in search delivery and execution, front-of-client exposure, and a voice in shaping search strategy. You will have direct engagement with CTOs, CIOs, CISOs, and senior technology leaders across industries, and work in close partnership with Senior Partners and Managing Directors on high-profile search engagements. There is a merit-driven path to expanding search ownership and client responsibilities based on impact, not tenure. The position operates under a fully remote model with a nationally distributed team. Our Technology Practice partners with industry-leading organizations such as Intuit, Google, PayPal, Robinhood, and leading private equity-backed businesses. Modern has experienced significant growth, with over $40M in revenue (30–40% YoY) in five years, partnerships with 200+ Fortune 500 companies, an average search fee of approximately $170K, and the largest paid CHRO community globally with 400+ members from high-revenue companies. Directors typically manage six concurrent searches and deliver approximately 14+ searches annually.

Requirements

5+ years in retained executive search or senior-level executive recruiting
Experience managing multiple concurrent executive searches
Demonstrated ownership of research strategy and market mapping (90%+ accuracy expected)
Experience conducting executive-level interviews (VP, SVP, C-suite)
Strong executive presence and communication skills
High standards for quality and accountability
Technology executive search experience within enterprise environments is strongly preferred, but those with an interest in technology executive search will be considered.

Responsibilities

End-to-end involvement in search delivery and execution
Front-of-client exposure and a voice in shaping search strategy
Direct engagement with CTOs, CIOs, CISOs, and senior technology leaders across industries
Close partnership with Senior Partners and Managing Directors on high-profile search engagements
Manage six concurrent searches and deliver approximately 14+ searches annually