Senior Manager, Tech Recruiting

Information Technology Senior Management Forum; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 177,700 - 202,800; Full time

Job summary

Capital One in McLean, VA is seeking a Senior Manager, Tech Recruiting to lead a high-performing team of recruiters and sourcers, aligning talent strategies with business goals and guiding executive partnerships. You will drive end-to-end candidate experience and leverage analytics to optimize delivery across Director+/Executive tech roles.

In this role you will oversee a dual team, partner with senior engineering and executive stakeholders, and champion a culture of inclusion and continuous

Qualifications

• 5+ years in recruiting, human resources, or client consulting.
• At least 4 years in Client Management.
• At least 2 years of people management experience.
• 7+ years in HR strategy or Talent Acquisition or a combination.
• 2+ years of experience with data analytics and reporting tools.
• 3+ years in strategic development.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted advisor, aligning TA initiatives with business objectives.
• Lead dual team of senior recruiters and executive sourcers.
• Design and implement advanced reporting mechanisms and analytics.
• Architect specialized sourcing for Director+ tech talent with high-touch experience.
• Cultivate a culture of high performance, inclusion, and continuous learning.

Skills

Data analytics

Reporting tools

People management

Stakeholder management

Talent acquisition

Leadership

Education

Master's Degree

MBA

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

Tableau

Job description

Senior Manager, Tech Recruiting

Our Talent Acquisition team is at the forefront of attracting, engaging and retaining great talent that is passionate about changing banking for good. We provide a best-in-class experience for candidates and hiring teams, and we have fun along the way. Our culture and people are integral to our growth and success. We’re looking for team members with a knack for finding the best of the best – join us and find out how you can help change the way our millions of customers are interacting with their money. This is an exciting opportunity to infuse the organization with talent brokers for Capital One. You will lead your team in overseeing and elevating the end-to-end candidate lifecycle through the recruiting and selection process, provide consulting and guidance to our Talent Acquisition teams and participate in projects that enhance the recruiting experience.

As a Talent Acquisition Senior Manager, you will serve as a high-impact, strategist and operational leader for some of our key lines of businesses in Technology. You will be responsible for translating long-term business vision into executable talent acquisition strategies, serving as a critical advisor to senior engineering and executive stakeholders.

In this role, you will command a dual-scope leadership function: leading a high-performing team of senior recruiters to drive consultative partnerships with hiring leaders, while also leading the sourcing function for Director-level and above (Director+) tech talent. You will leverage advanced reporting mechanisms, market intelligence, and predictive data to optimize delivery, operationalize strategy, and secure the elite leadership and tech talent necessary to fuel Capital One’s future.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted advisor, aligning talent acquisition initiatives directly with business-critical objectives and shifting conversations from transactional hiring to strategic capability-building.
• Establish rigorous execution frameworks and clear accountability to consistently deliver on complex, high-priority tech portfolios.
• Design, implement, and leverage advanced reporting mechanisms and talent analytics to diagnose pipeline health, project market trends, mitigate risks, and influence executive-level talent decisions.
• Architect and oversee the specialized sourcing function dedicated to identifying, engaging, and securing passive, top-tier Director+ technology talent. Drive innovative pipelining methodologies and ensure a premium, high-touch executive candidate experience.
• Lead, inspire, and elevate a dual team of senior recruiters and executive sourcers. Cultivate a culture of high performance, continuous learning, and inclusion, coaching the team to elevate their business acumen and act as true market experts.

We recognize that many life paths can contribute to interest in this role. We value all experience, whether gained in a classroom or through other paths, and invite everyone who meets the qualifications to apply for this role.

Basic Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent certification
• At least 5 years of experience in recruiting, human resources, or client consulting OR a combination of the three
• At least 4 years of experience in Client Management
• At least 2 years of people management experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree or MBA
• Professional Human Resources (PHR) certification or Senior Professional Human Resources (SPHR) certification
• 7+ years of experience in HR strategy or 7+ years of experience in Talent Acquisition or a combination
• 7+ years of experience in Client Management
• 5+ years of experience in People Management
• 2+ years of experience with data analytics and reporting tools (i.e. excel, Tableau)
• 3+ years experience in strategic development

At this time, Capital One will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.

The minimum and maximum full-time annual salaries for this role are listed below, by location. Please note that this salary information is solely for candidates hired to perform work within one of these locations, and refers to the amount Capital One is willing to pay at the time of this posting. Salaries for part-time roles will be prorated based upon the agreed upon number of hours to be regularly worked.

McLean, VA: $177,700 - $202,800 for Sr. Manager, RecruitingRichmond, VA: $161,500 - $184,300 for Sr. Manager, Recruiting

Candidates hired to work in other locations will be subject to the pay range associated with that location, and the actual annualized salary amount offered to any candidate at the time of hire will be reflected solely in the candidate’s offer letter.

This role is also eligible to earn performance based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonus(es) and/or long term incentives (LTI). Incentives could be discretionary or non discretionary depending on the plan.

Capital One offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being. Learn more at the Capital One Careers website. Eligibility varies based on full or part-time status, exempt or non-exempt status, and management level.

This role is expected to accept applications for a minimum of 5 business days.No agencies please. Capital One is an equal opportunity employer (EOE, including disability/vet) committed to non-discrimination in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Capital One promotes a drug-free workplace. Capital One will consider for employment qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws regarding criminal background inquiries, including, to the extent applicable, Article 23-A of the New York Correction Law; San Francisco, California Police Code Article 49, Sections 4901-4920; New York City’s Fair Chance Act; Philadelphia’s Fair Criminal Records Screening Act; and other applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding criminal background inquiries.

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