Associate Director, IT Strategy Consulting, High Tech & Telco

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.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 Acceleration and TransformationEnterprise EnablementBig Data and AnalyticsApplications RationalizationCloud StrategySourcing and Ecosystem OptimizationContract and Cost OptimizationSecurity and Risk ManagementWhat you’ll do:Our Consulting Associate 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 within a well-regarded management consultancy in a project delivery and sales capacitySignificant experience of Telco technology transformation (digital, Applications, Cloud, OSS/BSS)Expertise with strategic consulting frameworks and financial principles;An excellent understanding of the high technology, media or telecom industries and the drivers for change (OTT, VOD, A.I. etc)Prior experience in a problem-solving capacity such as a solution/technical architect or analyst preferredExperience working with multiple IT solutionsA consistent track record of leading people and building high-performing teams that leverage technology to drive the mission-critical priorities of commercial or government entitiesAn ability to inspire and motivate professionals from both technical and non-technical backgrounds towards a common goal An unwavering commitment to the success of your team, and willingness to provide constructive/ corrective action when neededDemonstrated 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 challengesAn ability to be hands-on and to manage multiple client priorities simultaneouslyComfortable selling to, influencing and building trust-based, value-added relationships with senior executivesCoachable and embracing of best practices and feedback as a means of continuous improvementA consistently high achiever marked by perseverance, humility and a positive outlook in the face of challengesTrack record in achieving / exceeding revenue targets preferred#LI-WB1Who 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 great place to work.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.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 [email protected] Requisition ID:90580By 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: For efficient navigation through the application, please only use the back button within the application, not the back arrow within your browser.SummaryLocation: London; SurreyType: Full time