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Forrester · 14 hours ago

VP Executive Partner

Cambridge, MA

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$180K/yr - $294K/yr

15+ years exp

Forrester is a company that tackles critical problems faced by business and technology leaders. They are seeking a VP Executive Partner to serve as a trusted adviser to clients, helping them navigate their strategic priorities and develop high-performance IT strategies.

AdviceConsultingPeer to Peer

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Develop a comprehensive understanding of a client’s key priorities, company environment, and personal aspirations

Provide candid, actionable feedback on strategies/initiatives

Help each client identify and make decisions critical to success

Bring the best of the Forrester ecosystem (spanning research, consulting, and events) to clients in a timely and tailored fashion

Serve as a strategic business advisor to executive program clients, advising them by applying Forrester’s research and drawing upon their own practitioner experience

Manage 15 to 20 senior client relationships

Partner with sales and customer service teams to deepen client-account relationships

Create a comprehensive delivery plan that is grounded in Forrester intellectual property (e.g., decision tools, frameworks, and research)

Represent the voice of the customer to assist Research with content creation

Provide proactive business development support to Forrester’s sales organization, helping to develop and nurture existing opportunities identified by sales

Be a thought leader in the technology space by representing Forrester in social media channels and by speaking at external events

Qualification

Technology leadership experienceStrategic thought leadershipClient relationship managementIT industry knowledgeBusiness value of ITExecutive presenceInfluencing skillsCollaboration skillsPresentation skills

Required

Fifteen-plus years of proven experience in technology leadership either as: a chief information officer (CIO), chief technology officer (CTO), chief digital officer (CDO), or other senior technology executive; or a senior consultant to those in technology leadership roles

Experience working at or with the US federal government is a plus

A United States security clearance (or the willingness to gain one) is a plus

Intimate familiarity and understanding of the IT industry and the role of the CIO (including digital transformation, executive management, change management, cybersecurity, business model innovation, automation and intelligent systems, digital strategy, and trends, use of metrics, etc.)

In depth understanding of the business value of IT and the alignment of business and IT strategies

A strong executive presence and the ability to create positive impressions with C-suite executives through all channels of communication

Strong collaboration, partnering, and influencing skills

Embody Forrester's values of client-focus, collaboration, courage, integrity, and quality

Superior presentation skills