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About the Role

Spencer Stuart is seeking an Associate to partner with a close team on senior-level searches for Chief Product Officer and Chief Technology Officer roles. This position involves identifying, assessing, and developing diverse candidate slates, combining research, client advisory, strategic thinking, and relationship management to deliver exceptional outcomes.

Responsibilities

Own the research for each project end to end as a key part of the client leadership team.
Identify, develop, and assess candidates, maintaining an active market pulse and proactively collecting back channels to find the best talent.
Partner with Consultants to deliver excellent outcomes by managing the search process, including pitching assignments, defining candidate profiles, market research, interviewing, candidate presentation, candidate experience, and assignment close.
Manage and develop multiple key client relationships for venture-backed, private equity-backed, and Fortune 500 organizations.
Prepare organized information for client updates and meetings, providing an informed perspective on prospects and their fit against selection criteria.
Contribute to the start-up phase of searches by participating in client kick-off meetings and assisting in the development of position specifications, search strategies, and target lists.
Gather relevant industry and company information, identify potential prospects and sources, and represent the client effectively in the marketplace.
Validate and further assess potential candidates through reference and source calls.
Develop and present a slate of qualified candidates to clients, anticipating needs to drive the search to closure and supplying additional information.
Contribute to the preparation of position specifications, candidate presentations, and reference reports adhering to the Firm’s assessment methodology.
Communicate effectively with the Consultant and EEA, staying abreast of search developments to provide accurate and credible information.
Stay aware of activities and management changes in engineering and product functions, keeping team members informed of relevant market developments.
Add to the firm’s candidate pool expertise by continually identifying and introducing new talent.
Ensure up-to-date assignment, company, and candidate information is available for colleagues by leveraging the firm’s proprietary database.
Contribute to responses for new business inquiries and business development initiatives.
Proactively contribute to local, practice, or firm-wide initiatives and share practice-related information with colleagues.

Requirements

3+ years of progressive experience in technology-focused executive search or technology recruiting within a top-tier professional services environment.
Demonstrated passion for technology and enthusiasm for building deep expertise in Product and Engineering.
Technical fluency or an engineering foundation.
Intellectual curiosity, a strong learning orientation, and the drive to quickly develop expertise.
Superior project management skills demonstrated through experience in a high-performance environment with multiple projects and competing demands.
Advancement of skills and knowledge evidenced through promotion or tenure.
Excellent communication skills shown through clear, structured, and concise written and verbal presentation.
Undergraduate degree required.
Postgraduate degree a plus.
Credibility and Influence: Communicates effectively, possesses executive presence, and builds relationships.
Candidate Development: Develops qualified and interested candidates, excels in search strategy and market canvasing.
Market and Candidate Knowledge: Obtains and incorporates knowledge to enhance client work, knows how to get information, and effectively uses firm resources.
Project Management: Plans, manages, and drives efforts to identify and develop quality candidates while handling multiple projects with competing deadlines.
Developing Self and Others: Seeks and provides feedback, modifies performance based on feedback, constantly grows and learns.
Firm Values: Champions the Firm’s values, culture, and Code of Conduct; engages, participates, and collaborates with others.

Skills

Problem-solving
Project management
Research
Candidate advisory
Client advisory
Strategic thinking
Relationship management
Attention to detail
Results-oriented mindset
Communication (written and verbal)
Executive presence
Candidate development
Market knowledge
Candidate knowledge
Teamwork
Cultural awareness
Adaptability

Location

San Francisco

Work Type

Hybrid

Experience Level

Associate

Education Level

Undergraduate degree required
Postgraduate degree a plus

Salary/Compensations

$100,000-$130,000

Benefits

Generous performance-based discretionary bonus
Excellent healthcare benefits

About the Company

Spencer Stuart is a global executive search firm.

Equal Opportunity

Spencer Stuart is a proud equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
We are committed to non-discrimination without regard to actual or perceived race, ethnicity, creed, color, religion, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), national origin, immigration status, ancestry, age, marital status, protected veteran status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any basis prohibited under applicable federal, state or local law.