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Director Product Management – Data Center – Chicago

“I have worked with Craig in various roles at several companies and he has helped us fill some of our most difficult positions in a timely way. Craig has made a very positive impact on the organizations that I have worked in that we have stepped up our internal efforts and strategies as result of interactions with his team. Craig’s approach and insights have led us to strong candidates that have turned out to be top performers for Director Product Management.”

Shahriar Allen, VP Managed Network Solutions, Panduit Corp, USA

Director Product Management Client Testimonial Panduit

Director Product Management Enterprise Data CenterClient Testimonial of Craig Hufford, Practice Lead for NextGen Global Executive Search in Enterprise Systems for Director Product Management for Enterprise Data Center infrastructure in Chicago

NextGen Global Executive Search was retained by Panduit to fill a Director Product Management role for enterprise data center systems.  The search was critical in regard to urgency and the impact the role had on the client’s business. The client, who had rarely sought outside services for filling senior roles, came to NextGen GES because of our reputation in the market for similar retained searches, as well as the client’s confidence in our ability to deliver the right candidates quickly for the Director Product Management role.

Director Product Management Search Strategy

NextGen GES conducted a thorough search for candidates included key competitors and parallel industries. Our focus was on candidates that were currently employed in a Sr. Manager or Director Product Management role making significant contributions to their companies. We interviewed more than 50 candidates in an effort to thoroughly screen the candidates for skill level and culture and leadership fit for the Director Product Management.

Retained Search Enterprise Systems Director Product Management

Results: The search resulted in NextGen GES finding candidates from the client’s direct competitors who were performing similar responsibilities and ready for a new challenge. Feedback from the client for the Director Product Management showed that the candidate hired added tremendous value in a very short amount of time. The client was particularly pleased with our search method, how our team kept them informed throughout the process, the speed in which we executed, and the quality of the Director Product Management as evidenced by the client testimonial.

VP Product Management – Optical Networking

Objective: NextGen Global Executive Search was retained to fill a VP Product Management for a client who was a leader in supplying Metro Carriers the Optical Networking Ethernet systems they needed to deliver Ethernet Based high speed, profitable services and transport. The individual being sought to bring a high level of Business/Technical leadership to this company who had a seasoned management team and funding from top Silicon Valley venture capital firms.  This person would need a minimum of ten (10) plus years of classical product or business management experience within the telecommunications/optical networking industry, focusing on the evolution of the capital equipment marketplace.  This client, who had used us before, came to NextGen GES because of our reputation in the market for similar searches, as well as the client’s confidence in our ability to deliver the right candidates quickly and based on our previous track record with them.

Search Strategy: This search was particularly interesting in that the client was not interested in relocation requirements that included 3rd party home purchases or large sign-on bonus payments to compensate for extreme cost of living adjustments…this opportunity was geared toward candidates who understood the Bay Area start-up risk/reward continuum.  NextGen GES conducted a thorough search for candidates in the geographical area of the Greater Silicon Valley Area which included key competitors and parallel industries.  Our focus was on candidates that were currently employed making significant contributions to their companies.  Having interviewed more than 40 candidates in an industry/area known to have an extraordinary amount of talent at the executive level, NextGen GES was able to profile 3 outstanding candidates which were presented in a “short list”, all of who met the location and cultural requirements.

Results: The search resulted in NextGen GES finding a candidate from one of the client’s direct competitors who were performing similar responsibilities and ready for a new challenge.  Feedback from the client showed that the candidate had not only met but exceeded their own expectation.  The client was particularly pleased with our search methods and exhaustive research and immediately moved to make an offer of employment.  In addition, they were quite satisfied with how our team kept them informed throughout the process, the speed in which we executed, and the quality of the selected candidates. The placed individual went on to lead this company to a significant acquisition which proved very profitable for all concerned.  This client continued to use us for many additional high level searches through acquisition.

Client: Optical Networking Manufacturer

Position: VP Product Management

Case study of retained search by Craig Hufford, Practice Lead for Enterprise Telecom and Mobility in recruiting a VP Product Management for an optical networking vendor in Silicon Valley.