Director, IT Strategy, Transportation

Key Skills

Big Data Technology, Data Analytics, Effective communication skills, IT, Management, Optimization, Planning and organization, Project management

Job Description

Technology Strategy Consulting. We help the C-suite make the right decisions based on how technology can transform their businesses. In today’s world, a consulting firm that is “born digital”, (with the ability to directly leverage the full power of Gartner’s research and insights) has relevance to the most important strategic decisions any business will make.

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 Transformation

• Enterprise Enablement

• Big Data and Analytics

• Applications Rationalization

• Cloud Strategy

• Sourcing and Ecosystem Optimization

• Contract and Cost Optimization

• Security and Risk Management

What you’ll do:

Our Consulting 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 working with Transportation Industry clients

• Expertise in the specific and enterprise technologies, systems and capabilities that enable Public Sector Transportation organizations

• Experience within a well-regarded management consultancy in a project delivery and sales capacity

• Prior experience in a problem-solving capacity such as a solution/technical architect or analyst preferred

• Experience working with multiple IT solutions

• A consistent track record of leading people and building high-performing teams that leverage technology to drive the mission-critical priorities of commercial or government entities

• An 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 needed

• Demonstrated 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 challenges

• An ability to be hands-on and to manage multiple client priorities simultaneously

• MBA or other advanced degree preferred

• Comfortable selling to, influencing and building trust-based, value-added relationships with senior executives

• Coachable and embracing of best practices and feedback as a means of continuous improvement

• A consistently high achiever marked by perseverance, humility and a positive outlook in the face of challenges

• Track record in achieving / exceeding revenue targets preferred

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Who are we?

At Gartner, Inc. (NYSE: IT), we deliver actionable, objective insight that drives smarter decisions and stronger performance on an organization’s mission-critical priorities. We’ve grown exponentially since our founding in 1979 and we're proud to have over 19,500 associates globally that support over 15,000 client enterprises in more than 100 countries.

What makes Gartner a great place to work?

Our teams are composed of individuals from different geographies, cultures, religions, ethnicities, races, genders, sexual orientations, abilities and generations. We believe that a diversity of experiences makes us stronger—as individuals, as communities and as an organization. That’s why we're recognized worldwide as a great place to work year after year. We've been recognized by Fortune as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies, named a Best Place to Work for LGBTQ Equality by the Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index and a Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion by the Disability Equality Index. Looking for a place to turn your big ideas into reality? Join #LifeAtGartner

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.

Gartner believes in fair and equitable pay. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is 131,200 USD - 281,000 USD. Please note that actual salaries may vary within the range, or be above or below the range, based on factors including, but not limited to, education, training, experience, professional achievement, business need, and location. In addition to base salary, employees will participate in either an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, or a role-based, uncapped sales incentive plan. Our talent acquisition team will provide the specific opportunity on our bonus or incentive programs to eligible candidates. We also offer market leading benefit programs including generous PTO, a 401k match up to $7,200 per year, the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount, and more.

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