Recruitment Delivery Manager

****This role is in Qatar****

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Recruitment Delivery Manager to oversee and drive the execution of search mandates for senior and executive-level positions. The role requires a strong balance of operational excellence, client management, and team leadership to ensure timely, high-quality delivery across multiple mandates. The Recruitment Delivery Manager will serve as a trusted partner to consultants, clients, and candidates, ensuring seamless delivery of the full recruitment lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

Delivery Management

• Manage the end-to-end delivery of executive search mandates from assignment briefing to candidate onboarding.
• Coordinate with consultants and research teams to define search strategies, shortlist candidates, and ensure timely execution.
• Monitor progress of all active mandates, proactively addressing challenges and bottlenecks.

Client Engagement

• Act as a delivery partner alongside consultants in client meetings, providing updates on candidate pipeline and market mapping.
• Ensure client satisfaction by delivering consistent progress reports and maintaining a high-quality candidate experience.
• Build long-term relationships with clients through reliable execution and delivery excellence.

Team Leadership

• Lead, coach, and mentor a team of researchers, associates, and delivery consultants.
• Allocate resources effectively across multiple mandates to optimize efficiency.
• Drive a performance culture that emphasizes accountability, quality, and speed.
• Operational Excellence
• Implement best practices and process improvements across search delivery.
• Ensure compliance with firm policies, confidentiality standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Leverage recruitment tools, databases, and digital platforms to enhance search outcomes.

Market Intelligence

• Stay updated on industry trends, talent availability, and competitive intelligence to enhance search strategy.
• Provide market insights to clients and consultants to support informed hiring decisions.

Candidate Profile

• Minimum of 7+ years’ experience in recruitment, executive search, or talent acquisition, with a focus on senior/executive-level hiring.
• Proven track record in managing multiple recruitment projects simultaneously with successful delivery outcomes.
• Strong leadership skills with experience in managing and developing recruitment delivery teams.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage confidently with senior executives and clients.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of thriving in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Proficient in recruitment technology platforms, CRMs, and research tools.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Resources, or related field; advanced degree or HR certifications are a plus.