SR. IT Project Manager

About Gartner IT:

Join a world-class team of skilled engineers who build creative digital solutions to support our colleagues and clients.  We make a broad organizational impact by delivering cutting-edge technology solutions that power Gartner.  Gartner IT values its culture of nonstop innovation, an outcome-driven approach to success, and the notion that great ideas can come from anyone on the team. 

About the role:

Gartner is looking for a Sr.Project Manager who will be responsible for day to day management activities of projects executing in an agile framework.  

 What you’ll do:  

• The Project Manager will be responsible for ensuring that project schedules, budgets, resources, and deliverables are meticulously tracked and aligned with standards, while maintaining a keen focus on scope and quality.
• Proven ability to effectively manage multiple projects concurrently.
• Facilitate seamless communication across diverse teams.
• Proactively identify and manage risks and issues, communicate effectively with stakeholders, gather feedback, and implement solutions.
• Expertise in managing large-scale enterprise projects and programs.
• Lead pilot programs or proof of concept (POC) initiatives with precision.
• Proficient in managing requirement gathering, application design, and comprehensive end-to-end testing cycles.
• Ensure the effective implementation of Agile/Scrum processes and provide team-level coaching to maximize benefits.
• Demonstrated ability to run projects using Agile Scrum methodologies, from small teams to large, with multiple external dependencies and third-party collaborators.
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of Agile Software Development Methodology and incremental delivery.
• Coordinate the smooth operation of various projects while ensuring alignment with the organization's strategy, commitments, and goals.
• Communicate effectively with cross-functional teams within a complex ecosystem.
• Quickly establish credibility with business units and IT partners as a passionate change agent with exceptional managerial skills.
• Experience working with package product software such as Salesforce, CRM analytics, or other CRM systems.
• Exposure to managing Salesforce platform, DevOps operations, and application security projects.
• Experience in initiating new projects and managing the execution lifecycle from inception to completion.
• Exposure to conducting architecture reviews and managing release cycles.

What you’ll need:

Strong IT professional with 7+ yrs of total experience and 5+ yrs in Project Management environment. The candidate should have strong qualitative and quantitative problem-solving skills along with high on ownership and accountability.

       Must have:

• 5+ years of experience working in an Agile Scrum environment and strong experience with the full software development lifecycle
• Excellent organizational and troubleshooting skills with attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• Strong knowledge of programming documentation processes/procedures.
• Strong ability to understand client expectations and to resolve issues that may affect delivery.
• Strong business acumen and leadership experience - proven track record of acting as a valued partner to leadership.

Who you are:

• Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent degree in Computer Science or a related field required
• Motivated, high-potential performer, with demonstrated ability to influence and lead.
• Strong communicator with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Able to solve complex problems and successfully manage ambiguity and unexpected change.
• Teachable and embracing of best practices and feedback as a means of continuous improvement.
• Consistently high achiever marked by perseverance, humility and a positive outlook in the face of challenges.

Don’t meet every single requirement? We encourage you to apply anyway. You might just be the right candidate for this, or other roles.

Who are we? 

At Gartner, Inc. (NYSE:IT), we guide the leaders who shape the world.

Our mission relies on expert analysis and bold ideas to deliver actionable, objective insight, helping enterprise leaders and their teams succeed with their mission-critical priorities.

Since our founding in 1979, we’ve grown to more than 20,000 associates globally who support ~15,000 client enterprises in ~90 countries and territories. We do important, interesting and substantive work that matters. That’s why we hire associates with the intellectual curiosity, energy and drive to want to make a difference. The bar is unapologetically high. So is the impact you can have here.

What makes Gartner a great place to work? 

Our sustained success creates limitless opportunities for you to grow professionally and flourish personally. We have a vast, virtually untapped market potential ahead of us, providing you with an exciting trajectory long into the future. How far you go is driven by your passion and performance.

We hire remarkable people who collaborate and win as a team. Together, our singular, unifying goal is to deliver results for our clients.

Our teams are inclusive and composed of individuals from different geographies, cultures, religions, ethnicities, races, genders, sexual orientations, abilities and generations.

We invest in great leaders who bring out the best in you and the company, enabling us to multiply our impact and results. This is why, year after year, we are recognized worldwide as a great place to work.

What do we offer? 

Gartner offers world-class benefits, highly competitive compensation and disproportionate rewards for top performers. 

In our hybrid work environment, we provide the flexibility and support for you to thrive — working virtually when it's productive to do so and getting together with colleagues in a vibrant community that is purposeful, engaging and inspiring.

Ready to grow your career with Gartner? Join us.

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