The Director of Strategy & Execution will operationalize Gartner’s BTI strategy by leading and supporting strategic, cross-functional projects such as, but not limited to, process optimization, operating model re-design, best practice identification and deployment, strategic analytics and problem solving, and change management, often within larger corporate priority initiatives.

This role requires an exceptional leader who can foster genuine partnerships and engage in complex problem solving. This is a high visibility, high impact role and a great platform to make a disproportionate impact on our associates, clients, and Gartner’s future success.

What you’ll do:

Partner with Leaders across the organization to solve complex problems and identify improvement opportunities to improve BTI processes and operating model

Conduct quantitative and qualitative research and analyses to drive fact-based decision making that improves our operations and overall performance

Own execution of key cross-functional initiatives aligned to high priority business objectives, leading the day to day program management as either tracks within a program or independent projects, and with strong ownership of timelines, quality, and outcomes

Design and roll out pilots to validate feasibility and ensure high quality execution

Drive change management efforts, leveraging change channels (e.g., advisory networks and focus groups) and tailoring and overseeing effective communications and collateral

Influence diverse and tenured groups of stakeholders across BTI, Services, Sales, Analytics teams, Learning & Development, IT, Communications and other teams to unite behind a common vision, objective, and plan

What you’ll need:

Exceptional qualitative and quantitative problem-solving skills: proven track record of solving complex problems, thinking creatively and using data to tell a story to influence senior level stakeholders. Ability to analyze large datasets and translate raw information into actionable insights.

Experience: 7+ years’ of progressive experience and responsibility in strategy, business operations, sales operations, management consulting or other similar roles involving operations, analytics and change management

Champion mindset: Willing to challenge the status-quo, a consistent go-getter and driven to only accept the best for the business. Able to work-through highly ambiguous problem statements. 

Outstanding project management and organizational skills: Detailed oriented. Ability to run complex projects, meet deadlines and prioritize workloads, while working with cross-functional partners. Proven track record of success in fast-paced environments with competing and continuously evolving priorities. Strong balance between strategic view and operational execution.

Strong leadership, collaboration and influencing skills; ability to create alignment on objectives, vision and plan in a fast paced, heavily matrixed organization using negotiation skills, logic and a strong understanding of various social styles. Ability to manage stakeholders

Strong interviewing/focus group and surveying skills: Ability to identify best practices, barriers, opportunities and to synthesize those with relative importance and make recommendations

Excellent written and verbal communication skills: structured, engaging and compelling; can clearly articulate messages to a variety of audiences; demonstrated ability to develop and deliver compelling executive-level presentations

Very strong Excel and PowerPoint skills 

Education: Bachelor’s degree required. MBA or other Master’s degree preferred.

What you’ll get:

In addition to an outstanding work environment with rapid advancement potential, Gartner associates enjoy exceptional compensation and benefits, including:

Competitive base salary

Flexible work environment

A great work culture

The policy of Gartner is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, citizenship status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status and to affirmatively seek to advance the principles of equal employment opportunity.

Gartner is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers, including job seekers with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Company’s career webpage as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling Human Resources at 203-964-0096 or by sending an email to ApplicantAccommodations@gartner.com.

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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 business and technology insights, helping enterprise leaders and their teams succeed with their mission-critical priorities.

Since our founding in 1979, we’ve grown to 21,000 associates globally who support ~14,000 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 vast, virtually untapped market potential offers limitless opportunities – opportunities that may not even exist right now – for you to grow professionally and flourish personally. 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.

Gartner believes in fair and equitable pay. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is 116,000 USD - 164,000 USD. Please note that actual salaries may vary within the range, or be above or below the range, based on factors including, but not limited to, education, training, experience, professional achievement, business need, and location. In addition to base salary, employees will participate in either an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, or a role-based, uncapped sales incentive plan. Our talent acquisition team will provide the specific opportunity on our bonus or incentive programs to eligible candidates. We also offer market leading benefit programs including generous PTO, a 401k match up to $7,200 per year, the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount, and more.

The policy of Gartner is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, citizenship status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status and to seek to advance the principles of equal employment opportunity.

Gartner is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers, including job seekers with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Company’s career webpage as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling Human Resources at +1 (203) 964-0096 or by sending an email to ApplicantAccommodations@gartner.com.

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