Razan Agha

Recruitment Lead at Mckinsey & Company

Doha, Qatar

About

My expertise spans the full recruitment lifecycle, from building strong relationships with key stakeholders and understanding business needs to developing strategic hiring plans and executing them with precision. I thrive in fast-paced environments and have a proven track record of successfully hiring for a wide range of roles across various consulting domains. I bring 8 years of experience in talent acquisition and team leadership. I specialize in identifying and attracting top-tier talent for one of the most dynamic and forward-thinking consulting firms in the industry.

Experience

  • Recruitment Lead at McKinsey & Company
    Aug 2025 - Present · 11 mos

    End-to-End Recruitment: Lead sourcing, screening, and selection of top talent for the Delivery Assurance track, ensuring alignment with role requirements and functional needs. Candidate Assessment & Evaluation: Design and manage assessment processes, provide structured feedback, and support data-driven hiring decisions with Delivery Assurance leadership. Stakeholder Management: Partner with internal stakeholders, including hiring managers and HR, advising on talent strategy, market trends, and compensation benchmarking. Talent Strategy & Employer Branding: Develop recruitment strategies, enhance McKinsey’s brand within the Delivery Assurance space, and build pipelines through universities, networks, and events. Process Improvement & Reporting: Optimize recruitment workflows, track key metrics, ensure compliance, and mentor junior recruitment team members when applicable.

  • PwC Middle East (Doha, Qatar · On-site)
    • Talent Acquisition Manager
      Jul 2023 - Jul 2025 · 2 yrs 1 mo

      Recruitment Lead for our Middle East Consulting practice. I Develop recruitment strategies that align with PwC’s Consulting business goals, ensuring the firm attracts top talent in areas such as strategy, digital transformation, management consulting. I Collaborate with business leaders and hiring managers to understand talent needs, business objectives, and specific role requirements, ensuring alignment with the overall business strategy. I Drive team performance, setting clear goals, KPIs, and targets to ensure efficient, high-quality recruitment outcomes.

    • Senior Recruitment Associate
      Aug 2021 - Jul 2023 · 2 yrs

      I conduct market intelligence and competitor analysis to stay informed of talent trends, salary benchmarks, and competitor hiring practices within the consulting sector. Support the business by creating talent pools for key consulting roles to ensure PwC is always prepared to respond quickly to changing business needs. Track recruitment metrics and KPIs (e.g., time-to-hire, cost-per-hire, quality of hire, etc.), using data to assess recruitment effectiveness and improve processes. Conduct interviews to assess candidates’ qualifications, skills, and cultural fit, ensuring that they align with PwC's values and high-performance standards. Manage stakeholder expectations by maintaining clear communication with hiring managers and candidates throughout the recruitment process.

  • Recruitment Associate at Devoteam
    Nov 2020 - Aug 2021 · 10 mos

    Full-cycle recruiting on technical positions, this includes sourcing, screening, scheduling, interviewing, testing, managing the hiring manager relationship, negotiating salary, and follow through after the candidate is hired. Building deep partnerships with Technical Managers to understand their teams hiring needs, capabilities and knowledge requirements/gaps, business, and team dynamics. Developing sourcing strategies and research methods that are successful in attracting viable candidates through methods such as web sourcing, Boolean searches, candidate referrals, social networking, etc. Negotiating offers and successfully closing candidates. Partner with internal business development team, recruiting team, and client to find talent. Expert in social media, experienced sourcing via LinkedIn, and other platforms. Familiar with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), Boolean searches, Microsoft Office Suite, and quick to pick up new systems.

  • Talent Acquisition Specialist at Bayt.com
    Jan 2020 - Nov 2020 · 11 mos

    Coordinate with hiring managers to identify staffing needs Source potential candidates through online and offline channels. Plan interview and selection procedures, including screening calls, assessments and in-person interviews. Assess candidate information, including resumes and contact details, using our Applicant Tracking System. Design job descriptions and interview questions that reflect each position’s requirements.

  • Kaizen Firm (Full-time · 2 yrs 5 mos)
    • Senior Recruitment Consultant
      Dec 2018 - Jan 2020 · 1 yr 2 mos

      As a talent acquisition professional, I specialize in implementing effective sourcing strategies to attract and engage qualified candidates. I creatively leverage platforms like LinkedIn, employee referrals, and Boolean search techniques to build strong professional networks and maintain robust talent pipelines aligned with future hiring needs. I’m committed to delivering a seamless candidate experience, ensuring each candidate is thoroughly pre-screened before progressing through the recruitment process. With experience in high-volume recruiting environments, I manage end-to-end recruitment independently and collaborate closely with senior stakeholders. My role also involves client-facing responsibilities, account management, and maintaining strong relationships with a diverse client base.

    • Associate Recruitment Consultant
      Sep 2017 - Dec 2018 · 1 yr 4 mos

      Experienced recruitment professional with a strong track record in full-cycle hiring, talent assessment, and executive placements (up to CEO level). Skilled in designing workflow processes, conducting interviews and negotiations, and delivering tailored recruitment solutions aligned with client needs. Adept at using LinkedIn Recruiter and other sourcing tools to drive high-volume and strategic hiring campaigns. Proven ability to manage key client relationships, maintain accurate recruitment records, and lead training sessions while consistently meeting deadlines and ensuring top-quality candidate delivery.