Executive Search Lead – Talent Intelligence

Sonos Inc; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Sonos is seeking a Sr. Recruiter, Executive Search & Talent Intelligence to lead high‑impact, confidential searches across hardware, software, product, AI, and global operations. This role focuses on quality, market knowledge, candidate relationships, and thoughtful execution, not high‑volume recruiting.

You’ll build proactive leadership maps, partner with senior leaders, and manage agency partners, reporting to the Director of Talent Acquisition.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience leading senior executive searches.
• Ability to build talent maps and target company strategies.
• Ability to engage passive leadership talent and manage confidential searches.

Responsibilities

• Lead executive and confidential searches across hardware, software, product, AI, and global operations.
• Develop tailored search plans and market maps translating business needs into target profiles and sourcing channels.
• Build proactive talent relationships before roles open and strengthen tools and processes across TA teams.
• Partner with executives to establish role-specific success profiles and structured assessment plans.
• Manage approved executive-search and agency partners with clear expectations for quality and confidentiality.
• Create reusable executive-search resources and contribute to knowledge sharing within the team.

Skills

Executive search

Talent strategy

Market mapping

Sourcing passive talent

Candidate assessment

Confidential searches

Leadership recruitment

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

AI-enabled research tools

CRM platforms

Recruiting technology

Job description

Sonos is seeking a Sr. Recruiter, Executive Search & Talent Intelligence to lead high‑impact, confidential searches across hardware, software, product, AI, and global operations. This role focuses on quality, market knowledge, candidate relationships, and thoughtful execution, not high‑volume recruiting.

You’ll build proactive leadership maps, partner with senior leaders, and manage agency partners, reporting to the Director of Talent Acquisition.