Director, Digital Talent - IT Strategy Consulting

Company: Gartner
Location: Chicago
Posted on: January 26, 2025

Job Description:

Job DescriptionWhy is Gartner Consulting an organization unlike any other? Our consultants are technology and business thought leaders for the 21st century. With the full scope of Gartner's renowned IT research and capabilities to draw from, our consultants are committed to turning those insights into actionable solutions for our clients.That's where you come in. We're committed to attracting the most creative, talented, and motivated associates to bring our world-class consultancy to the next level. When you join Gartner Consulting, you'll lead the most innovative business and technology efforts in the marketplace today. You'll work across Gartner to help CIOs and their teams execute their most strategic IT initiatives and achieve lasting results - all within the context of a rapidly evolving digital economy.Who we are:Gartner's Consulting business is an extension of Gartner's industry-leading IT Research. From CIOs, to leaders in business and government, we help Gartner clients across enterprises translate insights into transformational actions and achieve their mission-critical priorities. Leveraging the breadth of Gartner's resources, Consulting is growing rapidly, with unlimited potential to continue expanding our client base.What we do:Technology Strategy Consulting. We help the C-suite make the right decisions based on how technology can transform their businesses. In today's world, a consulting firm that is "born digital", (with the ability to directly leverage the full power of Gartner's research and insights) has relevance to the most important strategic decisions any business will make. The Digital and Talent Organization (DTO) Practice focuses on ensuring people have the skills, capabilities and tools to effectively IT delivery. Our solutions focus on Operating Model Transformation, Product Management, Workforce Strategy and Organizational Change Management.We deliver value to clients in areas such as IT Strategy Consulting, Benchmarking, Analytics and Optimization. Typically, this helps Gartner's clients to execute on their strategic priorities, across all sectors, including:

• Digital Growth and Transformation
• Data & AI / Analytics
• Applications Rationalization
• Cloud Strategy
• Sourcing and Ecosystem Optimization
• Contract and Cost Optimization
• Security and Risk ManagementWhat you'll do:Our Consulting Directors are responsible for high-level project delivery and oversight along with client relationship management. You will manage teams, and advise clients at the highest strategic level on both big-picture and tactical matters, focusing on how technology enables a wide range of business outcomes.What you'll need:
  • Experience in selling and delivering solutions related to Human capital, workforce, staffing, and talent issues in information technology (IT) functions within Commercial and Public Sector government organizations (e.g. regulated utilities, quasi governmental organisations, unionized environments, etc.)
  • Leading efforts to redesign large complex organizations with myriad interdependencies involving people, process, and information technology
  • Coaching senior executives through change initiatives, executive development, training, and facilitation
  • Knowledge of principles and methodologies of organizational design, teamwork, job design, and/or workforce management
  • Experience developing and applying common operating models such as shared services, federated, and Product Management models
  • Experience planning and implementing change at the enterprise level
  • Working knowledge of best practice IT processes and process frameworks (Cobit, ITIl, SDLC, Agile and others) and how they affect and interact with organization design and implementation efforts
  • Experience developing and executing strategies and activities to enable successful implementation of information technology (IT) initiatives and business transformation programs
  • A consistent track record of leading people and building high-performing teams that leverage technology to drive the mission-critical priorities of commercial or government entities
  • An ability to inspire and motivate professionals from both technical and non-technical backgrounds towards a common goal
  • Demonstrated intellectual curiosity and the creative development of solutions and strategies to solve client problems
  • Must adapt Gartner frameworks and methodologies to strike at the heart of a client's most pressing business challenges
  • An ability to be hands-on and to manage multiple client priorities simultaneously
  • MBA or other advanced degree preferredWho you are
    • Comfortable selling to, influencing and building trust-based, value-added relationships with senior executives
    • Coachable and embracing of best practices and feedback as a means of continuous improvement
    • A consistently high achiever marked by perseverance, humility and a positive outlook in the face of challenges
    • Track record in achieving / exceeding revenue targets preferred#LI-KS1Who are we?At Gartner, Inc. (NYSE:IT), we guide the leaders who shape the world.Our mission relies on expert analysis and bold ideas to deliver actionable, objective insight, helping enterprise leaders and their teams succeed with their mission-critical priorities.Since our founding in 1979, we've grown to more than 20,000 associates globally who support -15,000 client enterprises in -90 countries and territories. We do important, interesting and substantive work that matters. That's why we hire associates with the intellectual curiosity, energy and drive to want to make a difference. The bar is unapologetically high. So is the impact you can have here.What makes Gartner a great place to work?Our sustained success creates limitless opportunities for you to grow professionally and flourish personally. We have a vast, virtually untapped market potential ahead of us, providing you with an exciting trajectory long into the future. How far you go is driven by your passion and performance.We hire remarkable people who collaborate and win as a team. Together, our singular, unifying goal is to deliver results for our clients.Our teams are inclusive and composed of individuals from different geographies, cultures, religions, ethnicities, races, genders, sexual orientations, abilities and generations.We invest in great leaders who bring out the best in you and the company, enabling us to multiply our impact and results. This is why, year after year, we are recognized worldwide as a .What do we offer?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.Ready to grow your career with Gartner? Join us.Gartner believes in fair and equitable pay. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is 166,400 USD - 201,020 USD. Please note that actual salaries may vary within the range, or be above or below the range, based on factors including, but not limited to, education, training, experience, professional achievement, business need, and location. In addition to base salary, employees will participate in either an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, or a role-based, uncapped sales incentive plan. Our talent acquisition team will provide the specific opportunity on our bonus or incentive programs to eligible candidates. We also offer market leading benefit programs including generous PTO, a 401k match up to $7,200 per year, the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount, and more.The policy of Gartner is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, citizenship status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status and to affirmatively seek to advance the principles of equal employment opportunity.Gartner is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers, including job seekers with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Company's career webpage as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling Human Resources at +1 (203) 964-0096 or by sending an email to.Job Requisition ID:93730By submitting your information and application, you confirm that you have read and agree to the country or regional recruitment notice linked below applicable to your place of residence.Gartner Applicant Privacy Link: https://jobs.gartner.com/applicant-privacy-policyFor efficient navigation through the application, please only use the back button within the application, not the back arrow within your browser.

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