Manager/Lead - Talent Acquisition - Technical/IT Hiring - Product Organization

Title: Manager (Lead) - Talent Acquisition - Technical / IT Hiring - Product Organization Location: Gurgaon About The Role: We are looking for a high ownership, hustle-driven Technical Hiring Manager who thrives in fast-paced environments and loves building teams from the ground up. You will play a critical role in scaling our Engineering, Product, Data, and Tech functions while partnering directly with business and tech leadership. This is not just a recruiter role, this is a talent builder role where you will shape hiring strategy, create talent pipelines, and influence organizational growth. Manage a Team of Tech Recruiters. Responsibilities: 1. Build & Scale Tech Teams: - Own end-to-end hiring for Engineering, Product, Data, DevOps, and InfoSec roles - Work directly with founders, tech leaders, and hiring managers to understand hiring goals - Act as a talent advisor rather than just a recruiter 2. Hunt for Top Talent: - Proactively identify and engage high-quality passive talent - Use innovative sourcing techniques, market mapping, and networking strategies - Build strong pipelines for niche and future-critical roles 3. Drive Hiring Like a Business Owner: - Design creative hiring strategies for speed and quality - Drive offer closures and candidate engagement - Influence hiring decisions through market insights and data 4. Create Outstanding Candidate Experience: - Be the face of the company for candidates - Ensure fast, transparent, and engaging hiring journeys - Build long-term talent relationships 5. Improve & Build Processes: - Continuously optimize hiring workflows - Partner with HR, employer branding, and leadership teams to strengthen talent brand - Experiment with new hiring tools, platforms, and assessment methods Educational Qualification / Work Experience & Skills: - PG / MBA / Graduate with 7 - 13 years of experience in Technical Hiring, Last 2+ years as a Team Manager. - Proven track record hiring across product / startup or fast-growing environments - Strong sourcing capability for niche technology roles - Ability to manage multiple hiring priorities simultaneously - Strong stakeholder and influencing skills - Experience hiring in Product Based Organization / Fintech / Startup ecosystems - Strong understanding of modern tech stacks - Exposure to building hiring processes from scratch - Experience using ATS, talent analytics, and sourcing automation tools