Talent Acquisition Leader - Software India

Introduction

Your Role And Responsibilities

• Partner with business leaders, hiring managers, and the recruitment team to deeply understand the skills, technologies, and market dynamics specific to software development roles.
• Translate hiring needs into targeted recruitment strategies and actionable plans that deliver top engineering talent at speed and scale.
• Identify, attract, and engage diverse talent pools by leveraging market insights, talent mapping, and competitive intelligence.
• Demonstrate agility in sourcing passive talent and recommend innovative approaches to accelerate hiring outcomes for critical developer roles.
• Collaborate closely with hiring managers to evaluate the effectiveness of sourcing channels, refine recruitment processes, and ensure alignment to business priorities.
• Build trusted relationships with candidates, hiring teams, and external communities to create a seamless and positive hiring experience.
• Establish strong networks through industry contacts, professional associations, university partnerships, and developer communities to strengthen the software talent pipeline.
• Research and introduce new sourcing methods, digital platforms, and AI-enabled tools to expand access to high-quality candidates.
• Leverage online platforms, developer forums, and professional networks (e.g., GitHub, Stack Overflow, LinkedIn) to proactively identify and engage software engineering talent.
• Provide compelling and authentic value propositions to candidates, positioning IBM as an employer of choice for developers.
• Contribute to the design of creative, cost-efficient, and scalable sourcing strategies tailored to developer hiring.
• Develop and maintain a pipeline of engineering talent for recurring and high-demand skill areas such as Full-Stack Development, Cloud, AI, and Systems Software.
• Lead, manage, and mentor a team of recruiters, ensuring delivery against defined KPIs, SLAs, and organizational goals.
• Monitor team performance, recruitment metrics, and productivity, driving accountability, continuous improvement, and high-quality outcomes.
  

Required Technical And Professional Expertise

• 15+ years of relevant experience in Talent Acquisition, with significant focus on software developer hiring.
• Strong knowledge of end-to-end recruitment, including workforce planning, sourcing, assessment, and offer management.
• Expertise in leveraging a wide range of sourcing channels (social media, developer communities, referrals, vendor partners, etc.).
• Proven ability to lead teams, manage performance against metrics, and deliver results aligned to organizational goals.
• Ability to consult, influence, and negotiate effectively with multiple stakeholders across global teams.
• Skilled at managing competing priorities and delivering outcomes within dynamic, high-growth environments.
  

Preferred Technical And Professional Experience

• Strong negotiation and influence skills with both candidates and business leaders.
• Detail-oriented and organized, with a proactive mindset.
• Experienced in behavioural and competency-based interviewing and assessment.
• Comfortable adopting a consultative approach to advise hiring managers and talent.
• Strategic thinker with hands-on capability to deliver results.