Senior Director, Executive Recruitment

About Marvell

Marvell’s semiconductor solutions are the essential building blocks of the data infrastructure that connects our world. Across enterprise, cloud and AI, and carrier architectures, our innovative technology is enabling new possibilities. 

At Marvell, you can affect the arc of individual lives, lift the trajectory of entire industries, and fuel the transformative potential of tomorrow. For those looking to make their mark on purposeful and enduring innovation, above and beyond fleeting trends, Marvell is a place to thrive, learn, and lead. 

Your Team, Your Impact

Marvell Technology is a leader in data infrastructure semiconductor solutions, building the technology that moves, stores, processes, and secures the world’s data. Our portfolio spans custom silicon, electro-optics, networking, and storage solutions that power the cloud, AI, carrier, and enterprise markets. We work with the world’s leading technology companies to help them scale, and our teams around the globe are shaping how data is delivered in the AI era.

At Marvell, we value collaboration, innovation, and execution. We are looking for people who want to do the best work of their careers alongside talented colleagues. We are seeking a Senior Director, Executive Recruitment to build and lead a best-in-class, in-house executive recruiting function. This is a rare opportunity to design a function from the ground up and to be the trusted partner to our senior leadership team (which may include our Board) on the most critical leadership hires in the company.

You will begin by assessing our current state: the systems, processes, and resources we use to hire executive talent today. From there, you will build the infrastructure, strategy, and operating model needed to deliver exceptional executive hiring globally. This is a hands-on leadership role that requires someone who can consult and influence at the most senior levels, and who can also roll up their sleeves to lead critical searches personally while the function scales.

What You Can Expect

Job Responsibilities

Function Build and Strategy

• Assess the current state of executive recruiting, including sourcing channels, search firm usage (spend and success), applicant tracking and CRM systems, assessment tools and processes, and identify gaps and opportunities.
• Develop a multi-year vision and roadmap for an in-house executive recruiting function, including the operating model and team structure.
• Define the balance between in-house search and external retained search partners and establish a preferred-vendor strategy with clear governance, performance standards, and cost management.
• Make recommendations on the technology stack for executive recruiting, such as executive-level CRM, market mapping tools, and analytics, in partnership with Talent Acquisition and HR Systems.
• Establish metrics and reporting (time to fill, quality of hire, candidate slates, costs, hiring manager and candidate satisfaction) to demonstrate the function’s impact.

Executive Search Leadership

• Partner directly with senior executive staff (which may include our Board) to understand business strategy and translate it into leadership talent needs.
• Lead and manage executive searches at the VP level and above across all functions and geographies, from intake through offer, close, and onboard.
• Develop deep market intelligence and talent maps across semiconductor, cloud, AI, data center and networking etc to build proactive pipelines of senior leaders and succession candidates.
• Design and run a rigorous, consistent executive assessment and selection process.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to hiring leaders on market conditions, compensation, candidate positioning, and decision-making, including challenging assumptions when needed.
• Deliver an exceptional candidate experience that reflects the Marvell brand and elevates our reputation among senior talent.

 

Team Leadership and Development

• Recruit, hire, and develop a high-performing team.
• Set clear goals, coach for growth, and foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Establish best practices, playbooks, and training that raise the capability of the broader Talent Acquisition organization.

Collaboration and Influence

• Partner closely with HR Business Partners, Total Rewards, Legal, Talent Management, and Inclusion team to ensure alignment on offers, succession plans, and leadership needs.
• Support succession planning and internal mobility by connecting external market insight with internal talent strategy.
• Strong demonstration of confidentiality and discretion.

What We're Looking For

• 10+ years of progressive experience in executive recruiting or executive search, with a proven record of closing VP, SVP, and C-level searches in the semiconductor, high-growth public technology company, or within executive search/retained firm.
• Demonstrated experience managing and developing teams of executive recruiters or search professionals.
• Experience in a large, global, complex, matrixed environment, including leading searches across multiple regions and navigating cross-cultural and regulatory differences.
• Experience building and scaling a recruiting function, program, or operating model, including evaluating and improving systems, processes, and resourcing.
• Strong executive presence, with the credibility and poise to consult, advise, and influence CEO and senior executive stakeholders and Board members.
• Exceptional judgment, discretion, and ability to handle highly confidential information.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Familiarity with executive compensation, equity, and offer structures for senior leaders.
• Experience managing search firm relationships and budgets.
• Hands-on experience implementing recruiting technology and using data and analytics to guide talent decisions.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.

Expected Base Pay Range (USD)

206,120 - 308,800, $ per annum

The successful candidate’s starting base pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location and market conditions. The expected base pay range for this role may be modified based on market conditions.

This role is eligible to participate in Marvell's bonus and equity plans, including a new hire equity grant and annual equity refreshers, ensuring you are rewarded for your contributions and remain invested in the company's long-term success.

Additional Compensation and Benefit Elements 

Marvell is committed to providing exceptional, comprehensive benefits that support our employees at every stage - from internship to retirement and through life’s most important moments. Our offerings are built around four key pillars: financial well-being, family support, mental and physical health, and recognition. Highlights include an employee stock purchase plan with a 2-year look back, family support programs to help balance work and home life, robust mental health resources to prioritize emotional well-being, and a recognition and service awards to celebrate contributions and milestones. We look forward to sharing more with you during the interview process.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

Any applicant who requires a reasonable accommodation during the selection process should contact Marvell HR Helpdesk at [email protected].

Interview Integrity 

To support fair and authentic hiring practices, candidates are not permitted to use AI tools (such as transcription apps, real-time answer generators like ChatGPT or Copilot, or automated note-taking bots) during interviews.

These tools must not be used to record, assist with, or enhance responses in any way. Our interviews are designed to evaluate your individual experience, thought process, and communication skills in real time. Use of AI tools without prior instruction from the interviewer will result in disqualification from the hiring process.

This position may require access to technology and/or software subject to U.S. export control laws and regulations, including the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). As such, applicants must be eligible to access export-controlled information as defined under applicable law. Marvell may be required to obtain export licensing approval from the U.S. Department of Commerce and/or the U.S. Department of State. Except for U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, or protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), all applicants may be subject to an export license review process prior to employment.

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