Sr Director, Communications

Gartner•Stamford, CT

71d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are hiring a Senior Director, Communications, Business and Technology Insights (BTI) to drive strategic communications for this business unit. The role will lead a small, dedicated team of communications professionals to develop and drive change management, associate engagement and senior leadership communications programs in BTI. What you'll do: Develop and execute an internal communications program that supports the successful execution of BTI objectives aligned to the company's enterprise strategy Provide strategic internal communications guidance, development and execution to support intra-BTI and enterprise-wide change management programs, specifically supporting OC-1 leaders Continuously improve and contemporize the format, mode and frequency of internal communications within BTI and to the enterprise, optimizing to drive specific associate behaviors, actions and business outcomes e.g. leadership messages (multi-format), all BU meetings, leadership meetings, newsletters, videos, intranet posts, etc Collaborate with BTI Operations to ensure BU executive communications connect with leadership and BU communications programs Build trust-based relationships across the BTI leadership team and key stakeholders throughout the business, particularly with the SVP of ISO and SVP of IPA. Ensure all communications are outcome-orientated, prioritizing higher-leverage activities and reducing / eliminating all unnecessary communications in order to continually improve BTI associate productivity and engagement Partner with senior communication partners supporting other business units to ensure consistency and alignment of key messages and actions across the enterprise Report communications success metrics to key stakeholders Effectively lead a team of communications professionals Help codify a set of proven practices for BTI and Corporate Communications Drive continuous improvement and innovation across everything you do

Requirements

10+ years' internal/executive communications experience in a corporate environment.
Ability to develop and lead a strategic communications plan to inform, engage and inspire associates and drive change management initiatives
Ability to listen, absorb, process and distill complex information from across a wide range of topics, programs and initiatives into clear, compelling, action-orientated communications using a broad range of media and formats
Experience building and developing trusted relationships at the executive level
Exceptionally strong writing and editing skills
Creative approaches to solve unstructured problems

Nice To Haves

Creative thinker with a track record of execution
Outstanding interpersonal & influencing skills; integrity, credibility and confidence
Collaborative, team player

Responsibilities

Develop and execute an internal communications program that supports the successful execution of BTI objectives aligned to the company's enterprise strategy
Provide strategic internal communications guidance, development and execution to support intra-BTI and enterprise-wide change management programs, specifically supporting OC-1 leaders
Continuously improve and contemporize the format, mode and frequency of internal communications within BTI and to the enterprise, optimizing to drive specific associate behaviors, actions and business outcomes e.g. leadership messages (multi-format), all BU meetings, leadership meetings, newsletters, videos, intranet posts, etc
Collaborate with BTI Operations to ensure BU executive communications connect with leadership and BU communications programs
Build trust-based relationships across the BTI leadership team and key stakeholders throughout the business, particularly with the SVP of ISO and SVP of IPA.
Ensure all communications are outcome-orientated, prioritizing higher-leverage activities and reducing / eliminating all unnecessary communications in order to continually improve BTI associate productivity and engagement
Partner with senior communication partners supporting other business units to ensure consistency and alignment of key messages and actions across the enterprise
Report communications success metrics to key stakeholders
Effectively lead a team of communications professionals
Help codify a set of proven practices for BTI and Corporate Communications
Drive continuous improvement and innovation across everything you do

Benefits

In addition to an outstanding work environment with rapid advancement potential, Gartner associates enjoy exceptional compensation and benefits, including:
An upbeat, positive culture. Integrity, objectivity, collaboration, results and a no-limits mindset are central to our values.
Limitless growth. We work with you to help you meet your goals and advance within the company.
Encouragement to be innovative and challenge status quo.
Exposure to industry leading training and development.
Performance based recognition and rewards.
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.

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