VP, HR Technology

Gartner•Stamford, CT

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Gartner is a growth company that is focused on building world class talent to deliver actionable, objective insights to executives and their teams. Supporting our continued growth requires the evolution of our core HR technology platforms and processes. Reporting to the Group Vice President of Corporate Systems, this role will play a critical part in delivering scalable, enterprise solutions that enable the HR technology ecosystem. What you will do in this role: Build, coach, and lead engineering and project management teams responsible for the end‑to-end delivery and support of enterprise systems underpinning Gartner’s HR business processes. Ensure that systems are designed and implemented in such a way that allows for agility and rapid growth to support Gartner’s dynamic business. This includes the development and clear communication of roadmaps. Ensure that operational support of these systems meets service level agreements in an environment where talent acquisition, retention & development are considered business critical activities. Partner closely with HRIS and key IT partners to ensure enterprise technology capabilities are in place, operating reliably, and aligned to Gartner’s business needs leveraging shared platforms and best practices. Model effective leadership through strong business acumen and problem‑solving discipline. What you bring to be successful in this role: Highly collaborative leader who leads by example, rolls up their sleeves, and operates with a no‑limits mindset. Strong leadership anchored in influential communication, enabling collaboration, organizational effectiveness, talent development, and stakeholder alignment. Demonstrated leadership of global technology organizations enabling Human Resources as a mission‑critical business function. Strong expertise across core HR technology platforms, including HCM, Learning, Talent, and People Analytics, with required experience in Workday and preferred exposure to Cornerstone, Beamery, and Power BI. 10+ years of demonstrated experience in leading technology delivery teams in support of complex business functions Experience defining and driving technology strategy in partnership with business and IT leaders, supported by globally distributed Agile/Scrum teams. Experience operating in an IT delivery model that leverages centers of expertise, requiring strong cross‑team collaboration and coordination. What we offer: 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 the status quo Exposure to industry leading training and development Performance based recognition and rewards Don’t meet every single requirement? We encourage you to apply anyway. You might just be the right candidate for this, or other roles! What you will get: Competitive compensation. Limitless growth and learning opportunities. Ongoing mentorship and apprenticeship; Leadership courses, development programs, technical courses, certification opportunities and more! A collaborative and positive culture - join a diverse team of professionals that are as smart and driven as you. A chance to make an impact – your work will contribute directly to our strategy. Enjoy the flexibility of working from home and the energy of collaborating with peers in our dynamic offices. 20+ PTO days plus holidays and floating holidays in your first year. Extensive medical, dental insurance and vision plan. 401K with corporate match, immediate vesting. Health-and-wellness-related allowance programs. Parental leave. Tuition reimbursement. Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Employee Assistance Program. Gartner Gives Charity Match. And much more!

Requirements

Highly collaborative leader who leads by example, rolls up their sleeves, and operates with a no‑limits mindset.
Strong leadership anchored in influential communication, enabling collaboration, organizational effectiveness, talent development, and stakeholder alignment.
Demonstrated leadership of global technology organizations enabling Human Resources as a mission‑critical business function.
Strong expertise across core HR technology platforms, including HCM, Learning, Talent, and People Analytics, with required experience in Workday and preferred exposure to Cornerstone, Beamery, and Power BI.
10+ years of demonstrated experience in leading technology delivery teams in support of complex business functions
Experience defining and driving technology strategy in partnership with business and IT leaders, supported by globally distributed Agile/Scrum teams.
Experience operating in an IT delivery model that leverages centers of expertise, requiring strong cross‑team collaboration and coordination.

Nice To Haves

preferred exposure to Cornerstone, Beamery, and Power BI

Responsibilities

Build, coach, and lead engineering and project management teams responsible for the end‑to-end delivery and support of enterprise systems underpinning Gartner’s HR business processes.
Ensure that systems are designed and implemented in such a way that allows for agility and rapid growth to support Gartner’s dynamic business. This includes the development and clear communication of roadmaps.
Ensure that operational support of these systems meets service level agreements in an environment where talent acquisition, retention & development are considered business critical activities.
Partner closely with HRIS and key IT partners to ensure enterprise technology capabilities are in place, operating reliably, and aligned to Gartner’s business needs leveraging shared platforms and best practices.
Model effective leadership through strong business acumen and problem‑solving discipline.

Benefits

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 the status quo
Exposure to industry leading training and development
Performance based recognition and rewards
Competitive compensation.
Limitless growth and learning opportunities.
Ongoing mentorship and apprenticeship
Leadership courses, development programs, technical courses, certification opportunities and more!
A collaborative and positive culture - join a diverse team of professionals that are as smart and driven as you.
A chance to make an impact – your work will contribute directly to our strategy.
Enjoy the flexibility of working from home and the energy of collaborating with peers in our dynamic offices.
20+ PTO days plus holidays and floating holidays in your first year.
Extensive medical, dental insurance and vision plan.
401K with corporate match, immediate vesting.
Health-and-wellness-related allowance programs.
Parental leave.
Tuition reimbursement.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
Employee Assistance Program.
Gartner Gives Charity Match.