Senior Manager, Tech Recruiting Director+

Capital One•McLean, VA

About The Position

Our Talent Acquisition team is at the forefront of attracting, engaging and retaining great talent that is passionate about changing banking for good. We provide a best-in-class experience for candidates and hiring teams, and we have fun along the way. Our culture and people are integral to our growth and success. We’re looking for team members with a knack for finding the best of the best – join us and find out how you can help change the way our millions of customers are interacting with their money. This is an exciting opportunity to infuse the organization with talent brokers for Capital One. You will lead your team in overseeing and elevating the end-to-end candidate lifecycle through the recruiting and selection process, provide consulting and guidance to our Talent Acquisition teams and participate in projects that enhance the recruiting experience. As a Talent Acquisition Senior Manager, you will serve as a high-impact, strategist and operational leader for some of our key lines of businesses in Technology. You will be responsible for translating long-term business vision into executable talent acquisition strategies, serving as a critical advisor to senior engineering and executive stakeholders. In this role, you will command a dual-scope leadership function: leading a high-performing team of senior recruiters to drive consultative partnerships with hiring leaders, while also leading the sourcing function for Director-level and above (Director+) tech talent. You will leverage advanced reporting mechanisms, market intelligence, and predictive data to optimize delivery, operationalize strategy, and secure the elite leadership and tech talent necessary to fuel Capital One’s future.

Requirements

High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent certification
At least 5 years of experience in recruiting, human resources, or client consulting OR a combination of the three
At least 4 years of experience in Client Management
At least 2 years of people management experience

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree or MBA
Professional Human Resources (PHR) certification or Senior Professional Human Resources (SPHR) certification
7+ years of experience in HR strategy or 7+ years of experience in Talent Acquisition or a combination
7+ years of experience in Client Management
5+ years of experience in People Management
2+ years of experience with data analytics and reporting tools (i.e. excel, Tableau)
3+ years experience in strategic development

Responsibilities

Act as a trusted advisor, aligning talent acquisition initiatives directly with business-critical objectives and shifting conversations from transactional hiring to strategic capability-building.
Establish rigorous execution frameworks and clear accountability to consistently deliver on complex, high-priority tech portfolios.
Design, implement, and leverage advanced reporting mechanisms and talent analytics to diagnose pipeline health, project market trends, mitigate risks, and influence executive-level talent decisions.
Architect and oversee the specialized sourcing function dedicated to identifying, engaging, and securing passive, top-tier Director+ technology talent.
Drive innovative pipelining methodologies and ensure a premium, high-touch executive candidate experience.
Lead, inspire, and elevate a dual team of senior recruiters and executive sourcers.
Cultivate a culture of high performance, continuous learning, and inclusion, coaching the team to elevate their business acumen and act as true market experts.