Gartner · 1 hour ago
Associate Director, Conferences Strategy
Stamford, CT
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$106K/yr - $145K/yr
7+ years expGartner is a leading company that guides the leaders who shape the world. The Associate Director, Conferences Strategy will play a crucial role in doubling the Conferences business by partnering with leadership to execute strategic initiatives and drive cross-functional collaboration.
Business DevelopmentConsultingInformation Technology
Responsibilities
Serve as an “engagement manager,” leading high-priority strategy and operational projects
Facilitate Strategy Meetings and Key Initiative Meetings to drive alignment, solve business challenges, and deliver actionable outcomes
In close partnership with senior leaders, identify, scope, and prioritize strategic initiatives to ensure the organization remains focused on the highest-impact opportunities and addresses its most critical business challenges
Build trusted partnerships with senior leaders across the organization
Drive consensus and alignment on complex, cross-functional initiatives through expert facilitation and purposeful, persuasive communication
Lead the end-to-end execution of strategic initiatives, ensuring effective implementation in partnership with GLT and senior leaders in a fast-paced environment
Coach, develop, and manage early career talent to become effective problem solvers, inspiring storytellers, and future leaders of the organization
Qualification
Required
Exceptional problem-solving capability: You have a proven track record of solving complex problems, thinking creatively and using data to tell a story
Experience: 7- 10 years of progressive business experience, preferably in a strategy or consulting role
Purposeful Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to structure and deliver compelling presentations and facilitate executive-level discussions
Stakeholder Management & Influence: Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships with senior executives, drive consensus, and influence outcomes in a complex, cross-functional environment
Execution Excellence: Operates with urgency and thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced setting. Demonstrates a relentless drive for results and the ability to move seamlessly from strategy to execution
Executive Presence: Poised, credible, and confident when engaging with senior leadership. Able to lead high-stakes conversations and drive alignment at the highest levels
Leadership: Experience leading cross-functional teams and initiatives, inspiring and developing talent, and fostering a collaborative, high-performance culture
Intellectual Curiosity & Passion: Eager to learn, grow, and proactively identify opportunities for impact across the business
Strong core values: You demonstrate integrity, collaboration, a no-limits mindset, objectivity, and consistent results using global best practices
Education: Bachelor's degree required
Ability to travel up to 10% of the time
Preferred
Masters preferred
Benefits
Generous PTO
401k match up to $7,200 per year
The opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount
Company
Gartner
Gartner provides fact-based consulting services, helping clients use and manage IT to enhance business performance.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$800M2025-11-13Post Ipo Debt· $800M
1993-10-15IPO
Leadership Team
Eugene Hall
CEO
Patrick Stakenas
Vice President, Team Manager - Tech CEO Go To Market
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