Technology Executive Search Lead

Sciente Consulting; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Sciente Group is seeking a seasoned Technology Recruitment professional to own and drive end-to-end IT talent search for our named client accounts in Singapore. The role emphasizes permanent hires and requires strong experience in client account management and market knowledge.

Candidates should have 5+ years in full life cycle recruitment, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to manage relationships with clients and candidates alike.

Qualifications

• Five+ years in full life cycle talent acquisition or executive search for IT professionals.
• Experience in client account management for permanent technology recruitment in Singapore is mandatory.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to build relationships with clients and candidates.

Responsibilities

• Own up technology recruitment for new and existing named client accounts in Singapore.
• Develop business through networking, cold calls, and industry events to build a robust client pipeline.
• Source, assess, and manage IT professionals across channels; conduct interviews and manage end-to-end candidate journey.
• Coordinate with internal recruitment consultants in India and SG on delivery, shortlisting, interviews and offers.
• Provide market insights, salary benchmarking, and recruitment strategies to clients.

Skills

Talent acquisition

Client account management

Sourcing

Interviewing

Communication skills

Education

Graduate degree or diploma

Job description

Sciente Group, founded in 2007, is a multi-award winning, ISO9001, ISO27001, DPTM & Great Place To Work certified, technology focused organisation with business interest in Singapore (HQ), USA, Malaysia, Philippines and India.

We help our clients in intelligent transformation by our AI-led Intelligentisation, data engineering & intelligence, insurance & financial services focused business technology consulting and technology talent services.

Our mission: Delight our clients. Grow responsibly. Serve our community.

Our employee value propositions are: Learning & Development, Career Growth and Sincere & Approachable leaders with a heart. Therefore we promise a stable and a long-term career progression for you.

What is expected from this role to start with

This is an on-site Singapore-based individual contribution role that will own-up the Technology Recruitment/IT talent search for new /existing named client accounts of the incumbent. Primarily, the focus is on technology talent search services to meet our clients requirements of permanent hires.

Business Development

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities.
• Proactively approach potential clients through networking, cold calling, and attending industry events.
• Build a robust pipeline of prospective clients and roles to ensure consistent business growth.

Client Relationship Management

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients to understand their hiring needs and organizational culture.
• Act as a trusted advisor to clients, providing insights on market trends, salary benchmarking, and recruitment strategies.
• Negotiate terms of business and manage client accounts to achieve mutual success.

Candidate Management

• Source, attract, and assess technology professionals through various channels, including job boards, social media, and professional networks.
• Past experience in sourcing Data & AI skilled professionals shall be a big plus.
• Conduct interviews to evaluate candidates technical skills, experience, and cultural fit.
• Manage the end-to-end candidate experience, from initial contact to successful onboarding.

Recruitment Delivery

• Collaborate with clients and internal recruitment consultants (in India and SG).
• Manage the recruitment process, including shortlisting, interview scheduling, and offer negotiations.
• Ensure timely and effective communication between clients and candidates.

Market Knowledge and Reporting

• Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and recruitment best practices.
• Provide daily reports & market intelligence to internal stakeholders and updates on recruitment progress to clients.

Who shall fit-in the best for this role

Incumbent must have at least 5 years of total experience in full life cycle talent acquisition/ executive search/recruitment of active and passive IT professionals and in client account management.

• A graduate degree or diploma in IT, Computer Science, a related field, or any business/HR/engineering discipline is a prerequisite.
• Client account management for permanent technology recruitment (270 degree) or 360 permanent technology recruitment experience within Singapore is mandatory for this role.
• Essential soft-skills include outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, meticulous, aptitude for learning about various technology tools/systems and a can-do/results-oriented mindset.
• Demonstrated ability to strategically source and judiciously screen candidates to pinpoint the ideal fit for our clients.
• Proficiency in engaging with potential talents, adopting a consultative approach to understand their career aspirations, and aligning candidates ambitions with our clients project offerings.
• Independently contributing to the entire candidate journey with a disciplined approach, from sourcing to onboarding and seamless client interaction are key aspects of the role.
• Meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to continuous learning are mandatory for our organizational culture and the demands of the clients we serve.
• Capability to work towards meeting revenue performance goals.
• A fervor for delivering results to grow portfolio of services to clients, coupled with discipline, focus, perseverance, and resourcefulness, is highly valued.

What is the growth potential of this role

• Next potential next levels of growth are Managing Consultant/Customer Success Manager and Consulting Manager for a portfolio of clients/industry sector.

To know why you should join us, please visit https://www.sciente.com/why-join-us/

Our office location: Changi Business Park, near Expo MRT.

Confidentiality is assured, and only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

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