Executive Partner - South Africa

Key Skills

Aartificial intelligence, Big Data Technology, Blockchain Analytics, Business Development, Employee life cycle, IT, Machine learning techniques

Job Description

Gartner Executive Programs (ExP) is a service within Gartner Executive Technology Services (ETS) and is the indispensable tool for digital leaders. It is an exclusive, membership-based organization serving over 8,500 CIOs and senior IT leaders across 87 countries. These members (including Fortune 500 companies & Governments around the world) benefit from the convenience of a single source of knowledge and insight focused on CIO-level challenges, service delivery in their context, the shared knowledge of the world's largest community of CIOs, and the assurance of Gartner objectivity and independence.

What you will do:

• Manage a portfolio of 28+ member relationships 
• Leverage subject matter expertise to create service solutions for clients utilizing all ExP products 
• Define and deliver innovative solutions by assessing member Mission Critical Priorities (MCPs) and developing a customized service plan 
• Conduct virtual briefings, including workshops, research analyst visits, roundtables and webinars 
• Present or facilitate at ExP events where relevant
• Build a strong partnership with Gartner’s Sales organization and collaborate with them to ensure member engagement and renewal of ExP business 

What you will need:

• Consulting and/or CxO roles with 15+ years of progressive technology exposure (AI, BI, ML, Digital Transformation, Block Chain, Big Data, CLOUD, etc.) 
• Industry background can be varied and we welcome applications from individuals from Public Sector, consumer centric industries, manufacturing, life sciences, high tech etc. 
• Demonstrate exposure to large E2E transformative initiatives having led/co-led large critical programs 
• Extensive knowledge of a CIO’s focus areas and an in-depth understanding of the IT industry (including Leadership, IT Operations Management, strategy and trends, use of metrics, etc.) and priorities such as the challenges of “today’s” CIO’s and how Gartner ETS can make the difference
• Demonstrable sales and/or business development experience with CXO level executives 

Preference will be given to candidates that are South African citizens by birth or decent or that obtained citizenship prior to 1994, in line with Gartner South Africa's Employment Equity plan.

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What we offer:

Our people are our most valuable asset, so we invest in them from Day 1. When you join our team, you’ll have access to a vast array of benefits to help you live your life well. These resources are designed to support your physical, financial and emotional well-being. We encourage continued personal and professional growth through ongoing learning and development opportunities. Our employee resource groups, charity match and volunteer programs keep you connected to your internal Gartner community and causes that matter to you.