Technology Executive Search Director — Remote

Join Modern; United States; Remote; USD 110,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Remote work environment

Office setup stipend

Parental leave

Job summary

Modern Executive Solutions is seeking a Director (Senior Associate level) to lead a Technology Practice within a remote-first environment across the United States. The role centers on owning research strategy, conducting first-round executive assessments, and guiding high-stakes candidate decisions for complex enterprise searches.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in retained executive search, possess strong communication and leadership skills, and can mentor teams while delivering polished market

Qualifications

• 5+ years in retained executive search or senior-level executive recruiting.
• Experience managing multiple concurrent executive searches.
• Demonstrated ownership of research strategy and market mapping (90%+ accuracy).
• Experience conducting executive-level interviews (VP, SVP, C-suite).
• Strong executive presence and communication skills.
• High standards for quality and accountability.
• Technology executive search experience within enterprise environments is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own research and market mapping strategy across multiple retained searches.
• Conduct first-round executive interviews and lead the majority of first-stage assessments.
• Exercise strong judgment in candidate calibration and advancement decisions.
• Play an active role in client update calls, presenting market insights and candidate recommendations.
• Mentor Associates and Associate Directors.
• Maintain high standards of quality, rigor, and execution.

Job description

Modern Executive Solutions is seeking a Director (Senior Associate level) to lead a Technology Practice within a remote-first environment across the United States. The role centers on owning research strategy, conducting first-round executive assessments, and guiding high-stakes candidate decisions for complex enterprise searches.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in retained executive search, possess strong communication and leadership skills, and can mentor teams while delivering polished market