Engagement Manager

Engagement Manager

Miejsce pracy: Warszawa

Recruitment for

As an Engagement Manager, you will lead and deliver high-quality client assignments in Executive Search, Leadership Assessment and leadership development. You will act as a trusted advisor to senior client stakeholders, ensuring that each engagement is managed with commercial discipline, strong project execution and a clear focus on client outcomes.

You will work closely with colleagues across Mercuri Urval’s international network to translate client business challenges into effective leadership and talent solutions.

Your responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end client engagements, including executive search, leadership assessment and development assignments.
• Build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders, including CEOs, business leaders, boards and HR executives.
• Clarify client needs, organisational context and success requirements for critical leadership roles.
• Design and manage robust project plans, ensuring quality, pace, confidentiality and stakeholder alignment.
• Conduct structured candidate interviews, assessments and reference processes in line with MU methodologies and ethical standards.
• Present clear, evidence-based recommendations to clients regarding candidate fit, leadership capability and development priorities.
• Partner with Research and Delivery colleagues to develop high-quality candidate pipelines and market intelligence.
• Manage commercial aspects of engagements, including scope, timelines, client communication and delivery quality.
• Contribute to business development through account development, market insight and identification of further client needs.
• Strengthen Mercuri Urval’s reputation through excellent client service, professionalism and thought leadership.

Our requirements

• We are looking for a commercially minded and client-oriented professional who combines strong judgement with an evidence-based approach to leadership and talent decisions.
• You are likely to bring:
• Experience in Executive Search, Leadership Advisory, management consulting, HR consulting or a comparable client-facing professional-services environment.
• Experience managing complex projects and multiple senior stakeholders.
• Strong business acumen and the ability to understand organisational strategy, commercial priorities and leadership challenges.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong interviewing, assessment and analytical capability.
• High personal credibility, discretion and professional integrity.
• The ability to navigate ambiguity, prioritise effectively, and deliver high-quality outcomes
• A collaborative working style and willingness to work across borders and disciplines.
• Fluency in both Polish and English

What we offer

• The opportunity to work on high-impact leadership decisions with leading organisations across sectors.
• A collaborative international environment with experienced colleagues and access to global expertise.
• Structured professional development in Leadership Assessment, Executive Search and advisory methodologies.
• Exposure to senior decision-makers and complex business situations.
• A performance-oriented culture that values quality, inclusion, integrity and long-term client impact.
• A role with scope to develop into broader client leadership, business development and practice leadership responsibilities.
• Private Medical Care
• Multisport card
• Friendly and supportive team

Our commitment to inclusion

Mercuri Urval is committed to creating an inclusive working environment and to supporting fair, evidence-based talent decisions. We welcome applications from qualified candidates of all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. We believe diverse teams and inclusive leadership improve judgement, innovation and sustainable performance.

Mercuri Urval Polska Sp. z o.o.

Mercuri Urval is a global leadership advisory company. We partner with organizations to improve performance through better leadership, helping clients identify, assess, select and develop leaders who can deliver lasting results.

Our work is grounded in evidence, professional manner and a clear belief that leadership quality is a decisive driver of organizational performance. We work across industries and geographies with boards, CEOs, executive teams and HR leaders.

This is a tremendous opportunity for the right individual who enjoys being responsible, enjoys challenges, enjoys findings synergies in a complex organization and looks forward to work in a great, international but still human – size organization. To take this challenging role in our client’s company, please, send your application (CV) to Mercuri Urval using the link: