The Director will drive company strategy, lead teams, oversee departments, manage resources, analyze market trends, and innovate for growth.
Company Description
SmartRecruiters is the Recruiting AI Company that transforms hiring for the world’s leading enterprises. Built for global scale, SmartRecruiters, an SAP company, delivers an AI-powered hiring platform that automates and optimizes the entire talent acquisition process, ensuring faster and smarter hiring decisions. More than 4,000 companies, including Amazon, Visa, and McDonald's, rely on SmartRecruiters to build winning teams. In 2025, SmartRecruiters joined SAP, the global leader in enterprise applications. Together, SmartRecruiters and SAP are accelerating the reinvention of hiring by combining cutting-edge AI innovation with the scale, reach, and resources of SAP’s ecosystem.
At SmartRecruiters, we are a values-driven, globally focused tech company with strong financial backing and a bold vision for the future of work. We commit and dig deep, embracing challenges with grit, curiosity, and a drive for excellence. We foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment, where trust and determination bring us together. Because together, we will win.
We are seeking a visionary and strategic Director to join our leadership team in San Francisco, United States. As a key member of our executive team, you will play a crucial role in shaping our organization's future, driving growth, and leading cross-functional initiatives to achieve our business objectives.
- Develop and implement comprehensive organizational strategies aligned with our company's vision and goals
- Lead and mentor a team of high-performing professionals, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence
- Collaborate with other executives to identify new business opportunities and drive strategic initiatives
- Oversee multiple departments, ensuring efficient operations and optimal resource allocation
- Analyze market trends and competitive landscape to inform decision-making and strategy development
- Drive financial performance through effective budgeting, forecasting, and resource management
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including clients, partners, and investors
- Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and high-level meetings
- Implement and monitor performance metrics to ensure organizational effectiveness and growth
- Lead change management initiatives to support the organization's evolving needs
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field; MBA preferred
- 10+ years of progressive experience in a senior leadership role within a relevant industry
- Proven track record of developing and executing successful business strategies
- Strong financial acumen with experience in budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis
- Excellent leadership skills with the ability to inspire, motivate, and mentor diverse teams
- Outstanding communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence at all levels of an organization
- Demonstrated experience in driving innovation and managing complex, cross-functional projects
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions
- In-depth knowledge of industry trends, market dynamics, and competitive landscape
- Proficiency in project management and strategic planning methodologies
- Exceptional negotiation and relationship-building skills
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple high-priority initiatives
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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