Global Strategic Search Leader

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Global Strategic Search Leader

Global Strategic Search Leader

KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions (STS) provides holistic and value-added solutions across the entire asset life cycle. These include world-class licensed process technologies, differentiated advisory services, deep technical domain expertise, energy transition solutions, high-end design capabilities, and smart solutions to optimize planned and operating assets. 

Summary   

The Global Strategic Search Leader will play a critical role in transforming our Talent Acquisition team into a strategic talent advisory powerhouse. As part of the Talent Acquisition Leadership team, you'll conduct in-depth research and talent mapping to support senior-level and complex searches, leveraging data-driven insights to inform hiring strategies and succession planning, and comprehensive intelligence reports to support corporate development activity. This role blends hands-on recruiting with advanced research, positioning you as a key contributor to leadership in executive recruiting and global expansion.

You'll partner with internation business units to deliver market intelligence, engaging candidates with a consultative approach while supporting the centralized talent database and market analysis efforts. With a focus on proactive networking and strategic sourcing, you'll help anticipate market trends and efficiently engage top talent across geographies and functions, contributing to a high-performing team that thrives on urgency, innovation, and providing solutions to our business leaders.
 

Responsibilities:   

• Conduct detailed talent mapping and market research to identify and engage senior-level leaders, sourcing support for the most complex searches with data-driven insights and personalized outreach strategies
• Build and maintain profiles within the centralized internal talent database, collaborating with the team to ensure up-to-date industry sector mappings that accelerate search starts
• Contribute to the development of market analysis reports, providing calculated perspectives on competitive intelligence to shape executive hiring strategies and new market entry
• Support senior strategic leadership hiring by delivering proactive sourcing efforts, capturing market learnings for future use while assisting with narrative development 
• Partner with cross-functional teams to align research with succession planning, offering insights that anticipate business needs and enhance candidate engagement
• Facilitate candidate discussions and building out a network with passive prospects for future expectations
• Support business development when preparing bids, utilizing accurate and timely market data
• Develop and deliver training to globally located talent acquisition teams

• Assist in refining processes using data analytics and tools, contributing to the standardization of reporting SOPs and the rearchitecting of tech stacks to improve efficiency

Preferred Qualifications Education, Experience, & Skills: 

• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in executive recruiting, talent mapping, and market intelligence
• At least 5 years specifically focused on C-suite and senior leadership roles (e.g., VP-level and above) in the energy, technology, manufacturing, or sustainability sectors
• Proven track record of leading complex, global talent searches for Fortune 500 companies or equivalent
• Strong analytical skills with expertise in quantitative and qualitative research methods
• Exceptional networking and consultative engagement skills, with a history of converting passive candidates into hires
• Deep knowledge of talent markets and emerging trends in technology (e.g., physical AI, energy, electrification, B2B & Security).
• Consultative, strategic mindset with the ability to operate in high-urgency environments and apply first-principles thinking
• Experience creating interactive market intelligence dashboards
• Proficiency in process optimization and AI-driven talent tools

Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!   

Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR

At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture.  These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company.  That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together. 

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.