Director, Strategy Operations & Implementation

The Director of Strategy & Execution will operationalize Gartners 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 Gartners future success.

What youll 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 youll 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 : Bachelors degree required. MBA or other Masters degree preferred.

What youll 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 Companys career webpage as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling Human Resources at or by sending an email to

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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 weve grown to 21000 associates globally who support 14000 client enterprises in 90 countries and territories. We do important interesting and substantive work that matters. Thats 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 its productive to do so and getting together with colleagues in a vibrant community that is purposeful engaging and inspiring.

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Gartner believes in fair and equitable pay. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is 116000 USD - 164000 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 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 $7200 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 Companys career webpage as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling Human Resources at 1 or by sending an email to .

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Required Experience :

Director

Key Skills

Business Development,Marketing,Pricing,Analysis Skills,Research Experience,Project Management,Research & Development,Strategic Planning,Financial Modeling,Leadership Experience,Management Consulting,Analytics

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 164000 - 164000