Executive Partner, Enterprise Architecture & Innovation - Executive Advisory for Global Leaders

Gartner•Remote - Maryland, MD

3d•$160,000 - $194,000•Hybrid

About The Position

This role involves managing member relationships, assisting them in achieving their Mission Critical Priorities by leveraging Gartner assets, and creating service solutions. The Executive Partner will define and deliver innovative solutions by assessing member needs and developing customized engagement plans. They will also conduct on-site briefings for clients, participate in all phases of the member lifecycle (pre-sale, on-boarding, relationship management, delivery, review, and renewal), and be responsible for member retention and contributing to regional growth through sales support. Additionally, the role includes hosting and participating in member activities like workshops, research analyst visits, round tables, and webinars.

Requirements

University graduate (Masters preferred) with a 10+ years’ working experience; working in a senior Sourcing, VM, Procurement or IT Finance role for 5+ years or with 5+ years in other SVM or Procurement area (e.g. Consulting)
In-depth understanding of the IT industry, it’s vendors and suppliers and the role of Senior SVM, procurement, Finance and IT leadership
Experience with strategy development, organization design, initiative management, application of metrics and understanding of major industry trends.
High tolerance / evolved ability to lead and manage ambiguous situations
Critical thinker and problem solver demonstrating the ability to assess our Member’s situations and provide actionable, outcome-based business/technical advice as well as the ability to leverage appropriate resources to help Members achieve results
Excellent relationship management skills, including experience working with C level executives
Ability to build strategic internal partnerships with key roles across the organization and positively impact change
This role is a client-facing position that requires a high level of executive presence and ability build trust and deliver value.
Demonstrate superior verbal and written communication skills as well as strong facilitation and presentation skills.

Nice To Haves

A university graduate (Masters preferred) with 15+ years of experience working in a Senior management roles
Successful experience in roles such as CEO, General Manager, experience bringing new technology products and services to market, Chief Technology Officer (CTO), Chief Innovation Officer, Chief Technologist, Chief Strategist, Head of Innovation Lab
Entrepreneurial Drive
In-depth understanding of business and launching new technology products and services
Has managed a P&L for a sizeable organization
In-depth understanding of the IT industry and Technology
Experience with strategy development, organizational design, initiative management, application of metrics and understanding of major industry trends
Critical thinking and problem solving to assess client situations and provide actionable outcome based business/technical advice
High tolerance / evolved ability to lead and manage ambiguous situations
Excellent relationship management skills including experience working with senior technology and business leaders
Experience coaching and mentoring senior level leaders
Collaboration and team leadership
Strong time and client portfolio management skills
Travel 25% and upwards
Ability work with minimal administrative support

Responsibilities

Manage 25-30 member relationships, and participates in account planning with Gartner Leadership Client Managers and Account Executives.
Assist members to achieve their Mission Critical Priorities by leveraging the appropriate Gartner assets.
Leverage subject matter expertise to create service solutions for the members and multi-member accounts.
Define and deliver innovative solutions by assessing member needs and developing a customized engagement plan in accordance with overall product strategy and deliverables.
Define and conduct on-site briefings for clients at their location in support of key initiatives.
Participate in all phases of the member lifecycle: pre-sale, on-boarding, relationship management, delivery, review and renewal.
Responsible for member retention and for contributing toward growth in the region through direct support of Gartner Sales in prospect cultivation, account plan development and value demonstration activities.
Host and /or participating in periodic onsite member activities, including workshops, research analyst visits (where appropriate), round tables and webinars (in collaboration with Gartner Research).