Associate Director (Engagement Manager), IT Strategy

Gartner Consulting is an extension of Gartner’s world-renowned Research. We partner directly with CxOs across industry and government, helping organisations make smarter and faster decisions to achieve their mission-critical priorities.

Our Consulting team is made up of strategists, innovators, consultants, digital experts, former practitioners, and technologists, delivering 2,100+ strategic consulting engagements annually. We deliver unbiased and independent solutions, helping change conventional thinking and accomplish ground-breaking results for our clients

We are a diverse team of strategic thought leaders. As we continue to grow we look for great people to join us on that journey, and grow with us.

What we do:

Technology Strategy Consulting. We help the C-suite make the right decisions based on how technology can transform their businesses. In today’s world, a consulting firm that is “born digital”, (with the ability to directly leverage the full power of Gartner’s research and insights) has relevance to the most important strategic decisions any business will make.

What you’ll do:

Our Consulting Associate Directors are responsible for high-level project delivery and oversight along with client relationship management. You will manage teams, and advise clients at the highest strategic level on both big-picture and tactical matters, focusing on how technology enables a wide range of business outcomes. You will:

• Lead in the delivery of strategic IT consulting engagements, for clients across multiple industries, helping to develop outstanding solutions to their Mission Critical Priorities

• Work across our range of solutions (“Digital Growth & Transformation”, “Application, Infrastructure & Security Modernization”, and “IT Sourcing & Spend Optimization”), and continue to develop a strong understanding of these topics.

• Identify and develop solutions and recommendations using independent judgment concerning engagement areas being reviewed.

• Lead research, interviews and presentations for clients (executive and/or board level)

• Lead in coordinating and communicating the results of engagements via written reports and oral presentations to client management and key stakeholders

• Work with CxO to build relationships and develop/deliver solutions that shape the future of their organisations

What you’ll need:

• Experience working with multiple IT solutions with clients in multiple industries

• Lead in the delivery of strategic IT consulting engagements, for clients across multiple industries, helping to develop outstanding solutions to their Mission Critical Priorities

• Work across our range of solutions (“Digital Growth & Transformation”, “Application, Infrastructure & Security Modernization”, and “IT Sourcing & Spend Optimization”), and continue to develop a strong understanding of these topics.

Consulting Experience

• Experience within a well-regarded management consultancy in a strategy and project delivery capacity.

• Prior experience in a problem-solving capacity such as a solution/technical architect or analyst preferred

• A consistent track record of leading people and building high-performing teams that leverage technology to drive the mission-critical priorities of commercial or government entities

• An ability to inspire and motivate professionals from both technical and non-technical backgrounds towards a common goal

• Demonstrated intellectual curiosity and the creative development of solutions and strategies to solve client problems. Must adapt Gartner frameworks and methodologies to strike at the heart of a client’s most pressing business challenges

• An ability to be hands-on and to manage multiple client priorities simultaneously

• Expertise with strategic consulting frameworks;

• Excellent people skills and customer relationship track record;

• Experience in developing client business relationships as part of a commercial organisation;

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Who are we?

At Gartner, Inc. (NYSE: IT), we deliver actionable, objective insight that drives smarter decisions and stronger performance on an organization’s mission-critical priorities. We’ve grown exponentially since our founding in 1979 and we're proud to have over 19,500 associates globally that support over 15,000 client enterprises in more than 100 countries.

What makes Gartner a great place to work?

Our teams are composed of individuals from different geographies, cultures, religions, ethnicities, races, genders, sexual orientations, abilities and generations. We believe that a diversity of experiences makes us stronger—as individuals, as communities and as an organization. That’s why we're recognized worldwide as a great place to work year after year. We've been recognized by Fortune as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies, named a Best Place to Work for LGBTQ Equality by the Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index and a Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion by the Disability Equality Index. Looking for a place to turn your big ideas into reality? Join #LifeAtGartner

What we offer:

Our people are our most valuable asset, so we invest in them from Day 1. When you join our team, you’ll have access to a vast array of benefits to help you live your life well. These resources are designed to support your physical, financial and emotional well-being. We encourage continued personal and professional growth through ongoing learning and development opportunities. Our employee resource groups, charity match and volunteer programs keep you connected to your internal Gartner community and causes that matter to you.

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