Executive Recruiter

Veeam Software, Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Veeam Software, Inc. is seeking a seasoned Executive Recruiter to own full‑cycle searches for VP/SVP roles across the US and abroad.

You will collaborate with senior leaders on role definitions, craft targeted recruitment strategies, and build strong pipelines of senior talent. You will assess leadership potential, ensure cultural alignment, and manage an exceptional candidate experience from sourcing through onboarding.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in executive recruiting, with a focus on VP and SVP level placements.
• Technology-industry experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage full-lifecycle executive search processes for VP and SVP level positions, both in the US and abroad, including sourcing, assessment, interviewing, offer negotiation, and onboarding readiness.
• Partner with C-level executives and senior stakeholders to develop position specifications and create targeted recruitment strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Build and maintain strong pipelines of executive-level candidates through direct sourcing, networking, referrals, and leveraging industry relationships.
• Conduct in-depth candidate assessments to evaluate leadership capabilities, cultural fit, and functional proficiency.
• Provide a high-touch candidate experience throughout the recruitment process, ensuring timely and transparent communication.
• Carry the experience through Day 1: stay connected with new executive hires between offer acceptance and start date, coordinating pre-start touchpoints and first-day logistics.
• Advise hiring managers and interview panels on best practices for executive recruitment, interview techniques, and selection criteria.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of market trends, compensation benchmarking, and competitive intelligence for executive talent.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant employment laws and company policies.

Skills

Executive recruiting

Full lifecycle

Stakeholder management

Leadership assessment

Talent mapping

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

ATS/CRM platforms

LinkedIn

Job description

Veeam is the Data and AI Trust Company, specializing in helping organizations ensure their data and AI are fully understood, secured, and resilient to enable the acceleration of safe AI at scale. As the market leader in both data resilience and data security posture management, Veeam is built for the convergence of identity, data, security, and AI risk. Headquartered in Seattle with offices in more than 30 countries, Veeam protects over 550,000 customers worldwide, who trust Veeam to keep their businesses running. Join us as we go fearlessly forward together, growing, learning, and making a real impact for some of the world's biggest brands.

About this role

We are seeking an experienced Executive Recruiter with 10+ years of progressive recruiting experience, specializing in the identification, engagement, and placement of top-tier VP and SVP level talent. This role is responsible for managing the entire executive search lifecycle and partnering closely with senior leadership to execute effective talent acquisition strategies for mission-critical leadership roles.

This will be an opportunity to contribute to building a leadership team that reflects our values and diverse perspectives, while also helping to define a world-class executive recruiting experience.

What you'll do

• Lead and manage full-lifecycle executive search processes for VP and SVP level positions, both in the US and abroad, including sourcing, assessment, interviewing, offer negotiation, and onboarding readiness.
• Partner with C-level executives and senior stakeholders to develop position specifications and create targeted recruitment strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Build and maintain strong pipelines of executive-level candidates through direct sourcing, networking, referrals, and leveraging industry relationships.
• Conduct in-depth candidate assessments to evaluate leadership capabilities, cultural fit, and functional proficiency.
• Provide a high-touch candidate experience throughout the recruitment process, ensuring timely and transparent communication.
• Carry the experience through Day 1: Stay connected with new executive hires between offer acceptance and start date, coordinating pre-start touchpoints and first-day logistics with the hiring leader's office and People & Culture so they arrive feeling expected and welcomed.
• Advise hiring managers and interview panels on best practices for executive recruitment, interview techniques, and selection criteria.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of market trends, compensation benchmarking, and competitive intelligence for executive talent.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant employment laws and company policies.

What you'll bring

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in executive recruiting, with a focus on VP and SVP level placements. Technology-industry experience is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated expertise in managing full-cycle executive search processes within a dynamic environment that values adaptability and balance.
• Strong collaborative communication skills, with the ability to build trust across diverse teams.
• Proven ability to build relationships with senior leaders and influence decision-making.
• Deep knowledge of executive search methodologies, assessment tools, and talent mapping.
• A process-oriented mindset that leverages data to develop pipeline and funnel metrics that enable data-driven decision making and reporting.
• A high degree of professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality.
• An enthusiasm for building new processes creating a world-class candidate experience.
• Experience leveraging ATS and CRM systems for executive recruiting.

Veeam Software is an equal opportunity employer and does not tolerate discrimination in any form on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, citizenship, disability, veteran status or any other classification protected by federal, state or local law. All your information will be kept confidential.

Personal data collected during the recruitment process will be processed in accordance with our Recruiting Privacy Notice, which explains how your information is collected, used, and handled in connection with hiring activities. By applying for this position, you consent to this processing.

By submitting your application, you confirm that the information provided, including any supporting documents, is complete and accurate to the best of your knowledge. Any misrepresentation, omission, or falsification may result in disqualification from consideration or, if discovered after employment begins, termination of employment.