Vice President, Technology & Analytics

Gartner • Stamford, CT

11h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Vice President of Technology & Analytics enables automation and growth for Gartner Consulting, supporting its long-term, double-digit growth. The role leads the technology platforms supporting Consulting sales and operations, including CRM and Professional Services Automation, and guides the technology roadmap. The leader will work with business owners, Gartner central IT, and other business units to deploy major capabilities, including transitioning CRM functionality to Salesforce.

As the ultimate product owner for Consulting-specific technologies—including Kantata, CRM, and SharePoint—the VP sets the technology vision and roadmap in partnership with the global leader of Strategy and Operations. The role serves as Consulting’s technology leader for onboarding to Salesforce CRM, collaborates with VP-level business owners, and works with the Consulting Executive Leadership Team and geographic Senior Leadership Teams. It also leads technology prioritization, requirements, development, deployment, and strategic program planning and support with Gartner IT.

The VP manages and develops a team of product owners and systems analysts at varying career stages, and oversees project portfolios, timelines, and milestones in collaboration with project teams. The role also creates and delivers clear presentations to business audiences across all levels of Gartner management.

Gartner describes a hybrid work environment that offers flexibility to work virtually when productive and to meet with colleagues in person. The stated base salary range is $164,000–$226,000, with eligibility for either an annual bonus plan or a role-based, uncapped sales incentive plan. Benefits include generous paid time off, a 401(k) match, and the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount.

Requirements

• At least 15 years of experience managing projects or programs focused on sales effectiveness and operational efficiency.
• Proven ability to lead technology transformations and deliver complex projects using Agile methodologies.
• Excellent teamwork and leadership skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge and experience with Salesforce and other ERP applications.
• Ability to bridge the gap between strategic business requirements and technical sales resources, communicating with clarity and purpose.
• Strong collaboration and influencing skills to work with multiple business units, peers, and management, and to coordinate across Gartner lines of business.
• Ability to prioritize multiple initiatives and lead within a team environment.
• Excitement to partner with Consulting’s growth-focused leaders.

Nice To Haves

• Ideally, 5 or more years of experience as a consultant.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the ultimate product owner of Consulting-specific technologies, including Kantata, CRM, and SharePoint.
• Set the technology vision and roadmap in partnership with the global leader of Strategy and Operations.
• Lead Consulting’s technology support for onboarding to Salesforce CRM.
• Collaborate with VP-level business owners to understand business needs.
• Serve as product leader with the Consulting Executive Leadership Team and geographic Senior Leadership Teams.
• Work with Gartner IT to plan, deploy, and support strategic business programs.
• Lead prioritization, requirements definition, development, and deployment of technologies.
• Manage and develop a team of product owners and systems analysts, from early-career to tenured staff.
• Manage project portfolios, timelines, and milestones, collaborating with core project teams throughout project phases.
• Create and deliver clear, effective presentations to business audiences across all management levels.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off.
• 401(k) match up to $7,200 per year.
• Opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount.
• Annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, or a role-based, uncapped sales incentive plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Education Level: No Education Listed