Senior Manager, Executive Recruiting – Tech

Capital One

. Lead all aspects of the tech executive search lifecycle from VP through EVP, including strategy kickoff, sourcing strategy, candidate cultivation, client management, complex offer negotiations, and onboarding .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeMcLean • Virginia • United StatesSenior💰 $161,500 - $202,800 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading executive search processes, advising senior leaders on hiring strategies, and utilizing market data to influence recruitment decisions. Proven ability to manage complex negotiations and mentor teams while ensuring alignment with organizational culture and competencies.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Executive Search Lifecycle ManagementAdvising Executive LeadershipTech Talent RecruitmentMarket Data AnalysisStakeholder Management

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Hard Skills

RecruitingCandidate CultivationOffer NegotiationTalent MappingData Analysis

Soft Skills

CommunicationExpectation ManagementResilienceJudgmentMentoring

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s DegreeMilitary Experience

Industry Keywords

Talent AcquisitionExecutive SearchGlobal RecruitingCultural AlignmentMatrixed Teams

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead all aspects of the tech executive search lifecycle from VP through EVP, including strategy kickoff, sourcing strategy, candidate cultivation, client management, complex offer negotiations, and onboarding
Advise senior business leaders on hiring strategies, technical talent trends, and required talent capabilities
Partner with the Executive Research & Market Intelligence team to translate talent mappings, competitor organizational designs, and data landscapes into recruiting strategies and candidate engagement plans
Use technology talent market data and insights to educate stakeholders, influence interview teams, and shape hiring decisions
Partner with HR Business Partners, Compensation, Chiefs of Staff, Legal, and Risk
Manage candidate and business expectations through executive offer negotiations and onboarding
Share market insights, improve talent acquisition processes, and mentor or coach teammates

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree or Military Experience
At least 5 years of recruiting or research experience at a global in-house recruiting team, executive search firm, or multinational organization
5+ years of experience advising and influencing executive leadership
2+ years of experience recruiting tech or product executive talent
Ability to communicate with concise clarity, manage expectations, and advise senior business leaders on the competitive technology landscape
Resilience to pivot search strategies based on real-time market feedback while balancing speed and quality
Deep understanding of candidate fit based on core competencies and cultural alignment
Judgment to challenge stakeholders and navigate complex matrixed teams and high-stakes risk/reward scenarios
Capital One will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position

Benefits

Comp & perks

Performance-based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonuses and/or long-term incentives (LTI)
Comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive health, financial, and other benefits supporting total well-being
Reasonable accommodation support for applicants with disabilities
Equal opportunity and non-discrimination protections