Director of Talent Acquisition, R&D

Company Description

Dynatrace exists to make the world’s software work perfectly. Our unified software intelligence platform combines broad and deep observability and continuous runtime application security with the most advanced AIOps to provide answers and intelligent automation from data at an enormous scale. This enables innovators to modernize and automate cloud operations, deliver software faster and more securely, and ensure flawless digital experiences. That is why the world’s largest organizations trust Dynatrace®️ to accelerate digital transformation. 

We're an equal opportunity employer and embrace all applicants. Dynatrace wants YOU—your diverse background, talents, values, ideas, and expertise. These qualities are what make our global team stronger and more seasoned. We're fueled by the diversity of our talented employees. 

Job Description

The Director, of R&D/Engineering Talent Acquisition is responsible for establishing R&D Talent Acquisition programs and their execution to ensure Dynatrace can source, hire and pipeline the best R&D talent in the technology industry. Success in this role requires excellent relationship and executive stakeholder management skills, deep knowledge of leading a best-in-class R&D Talent Acquisition function in a high-growth technology company and broad human resource understanding in order to partner effectively with related human resource groups that interface with Talent Acquisition and which must integrate practices for people planning.  

This opportunity is high profile within the company, and the successful applicant will partner closely with the Global VP of Talent Acquisition to create breakthrough R&D talent practices that add measurable business value. Active engagement with the CTO and the R&D Executive Leadership Team will be commonplace in this critical position. The Successful Leader will serve as a key member of Dynatrace’s TA leadership team and be influential concerning global human resources, R&D/Engineering Talent Acquisition and Talent Development.  

YOUR IMPACT:  

• Lead a high-performing R&D Talent Acquisition team. Hire, develop, and lead a team of high performing managers, and individual contributors across full-cycle recruiting.  

• Engage and inspire the R&D Talent Acquisition team by providing excellent leadership and direction to continue to advance the functions.   Be a role model, a strong mentor/coach, and functional expert. 

• Ability to develop, lead and implement successful R&D Talent Acquisition selection strategies in a fast paced, high-growth software organization implementing innovative, competitive, cost-effective strategies for recruiting and selecting diverse, high-quality talent.   

• Develop and/or improve key processes and metrics for Talent Acquisition and hiring practices; leverage analytics and tools available to develop and deliver world-class R&D Talent Acquisition standards of excellence; set standards, and  measure results.    

• Able to develop, implement and measure complex R&D Talent Acquisition strategies and philosophies; able to balance strategic thinking with flawless implementation.  Partner with key R&D Leaders to enable the advancement of global optimization and to align on commitments for all stakeholders involved to successfully deliver against the organization’s vision, long term strategy and annual goals.  

• Leverage technology and other innovative methods for sourcing R&D Talent Acquisition by partnering with HR Systems to create processes that support Talent Acquisition.   

• Embody Dynatrace’s Leadership principles. Create outstanding experiences for our candidates and hiring managers. 

• Act as a culture champion, role model, and embody Dynatrace’s cultural principles (Innovate with Passion, Engage with Purpose, Win with Integrity) as we scale globally. 

LEADERSHIP CHARACTERISTICS/BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES:  

• Develops Direct Reports and Others – Provides challenging and stretching tasks and assignments; holds frequent development discussions; is aware of each person's career goals; constructs compelling development plans and executes them; encourages people to accept developmental moves; will take on those who need help and further development.  

• Customer Focus – Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; gets first-hand customer information and uses it for improvements in products and services; acts with customers in mind; establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect.  

• Business Acumen – Knows how businesses work; knowledgeable in current and possible future policies, practices, trends, technol