Managing Director, Technology

Welcome to Vaco, a premier professional services firm specializing in project consulting, advisory services, managed services, executive search, direct hire, and staff augmentation.  At Vaco, we welcome talented innovators seeking a collaborative environment where creative freedom rings.

• Ranked the #1 Best Staffing Firm to Work for in North America by Staffing Industry Analysts (Category: 500+ Employees)
• An Inc. 5000 fastest growing private company in America every year since 2007!

The Managing Director, Vaco Technology, will lead the sales and delivery effort for the greater Houston metro area.  This position will be responsible for building the Vaco Technology brand, pipeline, and client base by selling and delivering consultative solutions, direct hire, advisory and staffing services. 

 

A Day in the Life

As a Managing Director, you are the field captain of the IT practice.  This individual is a strategic business thinker and team builder. Someone who is highly competitive with a servant leader’s heart. Leading through individual production, the Managing Director is the beacon of success by identifying market trends, attracting, and retaining top performing talent, developing high performing teams, coaching, counseling, and teaching.

 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Set examples for all in the office with pace and intensity of personal production.
• Establish and execute a roadmap that aligns with growth objectives for the Technology division.
• Sell and promote Vaco’s technology line of business by attracting new clients and consultants as well as building on-going relationships to maintain base.
• Attract, retain, and motivate sales and recruiting talent.
• Working with producers to set realistic expectations, coaching and motivating talent to set producers up for success.
• Foster brand identity in local markets through social media, events, and public relations congruent with Vaco global marketing.
• Contribute to Vaco global by promoting cross location and functional sharing of Vaco best practices.
• The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.

 

‘Best Place to Work’ Perks

• True base salary and uncapped commission plans that surpass industry standards.
• Annual FIVE STAR vacations (we call it “Vatopia”) for meeting top tier performance goals.
• Annual world class training where all Vaconians, as we like to call them, get together to meet, learn, and exchange ideas.
• Generous PTO that increases with tenure.
• Technology packages include smartphone coverage, up-to-date equipment, and top-tier online resources.
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401k, pet insurance, life insurance, disability and more!

 

Vaco Values

Duties and responsibilities are to be performed while observing the following Core Tenets:

• A Team First Approach, aligning with the core tenets: Proud to Wear Jersey, Stay Team Focused, and Assume Positive Intent
• Self-Awareness, aligning with the core tenets Outlaws Welcome, Stay Coachable and Be Comfortable with Healthy Conflict
• Solutions Oriented, aligning with the core tenets Be Entrepreneurial, Be Electable, Fix the Problem Not the Blame
• Grit, aligning with the core tenets Work Hard, Stay Free and Play ‘til the Whistle

 

Desired Competencies and Skills:

• Ensures Accountability ‐holding self and others accountable to meet commitments.
• Attracts Top Talent ‐attracting and selecting the best talent to meet current and future business needs.
• Manages Conflict – handling conflict situations effectively, with a minimum of noise.
• Customer Focus ‐building strong customer relationships and delivering customer‐centric solutions.
• Instills Trust ‐gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
• Drives Results ‐consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances
• Being Resilient - rebounding from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult situations.
• Action Oriented ‐ taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
• Communicates Effectively ‐ developing and delivering multi‐mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of differ