Manager, Associate Conference Engagement

Gartner • Irving, TX

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Manager – Associate Conference Engagement will support project management and communication initiatives to drive elevation and consistency of the Gartner associate experience onsite at Destination Conferences. With feedback from stakeholders from the wider Gartner business in mind, this role will work with various Conference teams to develop thoughtful strategy and resources that both guide and enhance associates’ journey to conference in order to maximize their business impact onsite.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 5+ years business experience
• Creative, innovative, strategic thinker with high curiosity and no limits mindset
• Strong project management skills, including deadline management and proficiency in executing cross-functional initiatives
• Exceptional collaboration skills with proven ability to build trusted partnerships and motivate stakeholder engagement
• Demonstrated ability to adapt, implement and manage change and strive for continuous improvement
• Ability to communicate clearly and persuasively in presentations, writing and training materials
• Solution-oriented with exceptional problem-solving capability
• Ability to build and leverage collaborative relationships
• Strong executive presence and client-focus
• High sense of urgency, ability to work at a fast pace
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with key stakeholders across the business to assess associates’ conference attendance needs and identify opportunities to enhance associates’ journey to and experience onsite at conferences
• Project manage multiple workstreams exploring smart-scaling strategies to support and elevate associates’ journey to and experience onsite at conferences, taking into consideration the nuance of portfolio maturity, regional nuance, scope and variance of associate roles, etc.
• Develop, in collaboration with mobilized partners in Conferences’ Centers of Excellence, programs and other deliverables as decided in project workstreams
• Roll out and oversee programs to support associate engagement, partnering with various Conferences teams to ensure smooth, efficient execution of new strategies (related to registration and housing process, keynote previews/activation resources, building onsite agendas, onsite walkthroughs and training, etc.)
• Oversee associate engagement strategy for new initiatives, including how we communicate new programs to associates from all business units
• Determine metrics of success for all pilots and launched programs and monitor consistency of execution across regions
• Develop process to consistently collect and analyze associate feedback post-conference, identifying trends and integrating findings into future planning and evolution of strategy
• Partner with conference leadership and business units stakeholders to continuously evaluate engagement, effectiveness, scalability and sustainability of initiatives and programs

Benefits

• 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.
• generous PTO
• a 401k match up to $7,200 per year
• the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager