Gartner · 1 week ago
Sr. Director Analyst, IT Vendor Risk/Third Party Risk Management Leadership (Remote-US)
United States
Full-time
Remote
Director/Executive
$152K/yr - $190K/yr
12+ years expGartner is a leading research and advisory company that provides insights and best practices for organizations. The Sr. Director Analyst role focuses on IT vendor risk management and involves conducting research, advising clients, and publishing insights to help organizations navigate complex vendor management challenges.
Business DevelopmentConsultingInformation Technology
Responsibilities
Define and conduct ongoing research and analysis in IT vendor management trends, governance, organization, skills, tools, transformation issues, and best and next practices
Advise clients on best practices regarding:
IT vendor management organization, operations, tools, and analytics
IT vendor governance models, policies, and processes
IT vendor risk management/third-party risk management models, policies, tools and processes
Vendor relationship management strategies and practices
Perform research by reading, networking with clients, vendors, and analysts, evaluating and analyzing information and participating in research meetings and other activities which comprise the Gartner research process
Add value to the research by analysis (which may include triangulation, pattern recognition, application of experience)
Determine specific subjects to research, create an active research agenda, conduct the research, and present/develop accompanying deliverables
Conduct industry- and role-specific research as necessary, taking positions on key issues that affect your research area and our clients
Create specified volumes of written research (e.g., research notes, strategic analysis reports, etc.) in fulfillment of our commitment to clients
Create research regarding tools that assist or automate the identification, assessment, analysis, remediation, and monitoring of IT vendors
Create materials for and deliver presentations to clients by face-to-face meetings, videoconferences, webinars, in-person conferences, and other modes
Collaborate with other Gartner analyst teams including Legal and Compliance, Security, Supply Chain to ensure a consistent position related to the third-party risk management discipline
Answer (using video and audio conferencing, and written response via email) inquiries from clients in covered topic areas
Provide individualized consulting services for clients, which involve presenting Gartner research and findings to specific companies or offering advice to end-user or vendor clients
Provide sales support by speaking to prospective and existing clients via video platforms, by making face-to-face sales calls with sales personnel and by delivering presentations at regional sales sessions whose purpose is attracting prospective clients
Help recruit, motivate, and mentor colleagues as applicable
Qualification
Required
12+ years' experience in IT sourcing and vendor management leadership
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience; Graduate degree preferred
Experience engaging and advising business stakeholders in strategic IT vendor management, governance, and risk management
Experience developing and executing IT vendor risk management programs, policies, and processes
Experience researching evolving risk domains for IT vendors, including responses to global trends, legal, and regulatory requirements
Experience with IT vendor management performance metrics, resolution, and tools
Strong market research and analytical skills, proven in an IT vendor management role
Beyond possessing expertise in a particular field, the individual must be adept at analysis - seeking out and piecing together fragments of information, extrapolating, building, and applying conceptual models, recognizing patterns, and drawing conclusions from partial data. The ability to think abstractly and strategically is a must
Strong, plain-spoken writing skills to both publish succinct research deliverables and communicate internally
Able to independently build and execute a robust research agenda
Collaborative teamwork, good at sharing data and two-way communication
Able to educate and influence others, while being humble enough to learn from others
Able to take and give constructive feedback to improve one's own and others' performance
Articulate and succinct verbal communication skills
Strong internal/external presentation skills. Public speaking experience is a plus
Strong work ethic, working both independently and in a team environment
Strong project and time management skills and ability to manage multiple priorities, even as they change
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
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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