Technology Delivery Team Lead - Hands-On Recruiter Coach

Paul Bridges Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Paul Bridges Group is seeking a Technology Delivery Team Lead to guide a team of recruiters while staying hands-on on priority searches. The role focuses on developing junior consultants, allocating requisitions, and improving delivery and processes.

You will coach, mentor, and hold the team accountable while aligning with client priorities. The ideal candidate brings 7+ years in technology staffing, prior leadership of recruiters, and a strong capability across Software Engineering, Data, AI,

Qualifications

• 7+ years in technology staffing or recruitment.
• Experience managing, mentoring, or leading recruiters.
• Strong understanding of contract staffing; permanent recruitment experience is a plus.
• Experience across Software Engineering, Data, AI, Cybersecurity, Cloud, or Infrastructure.
• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Ability to hold people accountable while focusing on development.
• Comfortable balancing hands-on recruiting with broader management responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day performance and development of the Technology recruiting team.
• Delegate requisitions based on recruiter experience, capacity, and specialization.
• Provide hands-on recruiting support for priority or complex searches.
• Coach junior recruiters on sourcing, candidate qualification, process management, and closing.
• Partner with sales and account management to understand client priorities and hiring demand.
• Monitor team pipeline, interviews, placements, and overall performance.
• Identify bottlenecks and provide support when searches or recruiters need help.
• Conduct regular one-on-ones and team meetings.
• Improve recruiting processes, communication, and accountability.
• Support the hiring, onboarding, and training of new recruiters.

Skills

Recruiting leadership

Team development

Coaching

Delivery management

Stakeholder management

Sourcing

Prioritization

Job description

Paul Bridges Group is seeking a Technology Delivery Team Lead to guide a team of recruiters while staying hands-on on priority searches. The role focuses on developing junior consultants, allocating requisitions, and improving delivery and processes.

You will coach, mentor, and hold the team accountable while aligning with client priorities. The ideal candidate brings 7+ years in technology staffing, prior leadership of recruiters, and a strong capability across Software Engineering, Data, AI,