Director, IT Strategy Consulting, State & Local Government (Sacramento)

Key Skills

Aartificial intelligence, Analytical and Problem solving, Data Analytics, High performance computing- HPC, IT, Leadership Skill, Optimization, Program Management, Project management

Job Description

Program Management and 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” and has deep public sector experience (with the ability to directly leverage the full power of Gartner’s research and insights) has relevance to the most important strategic decisions any government jurisdiction will make.

We deliver value to clients in areas such as Program Management, Independent Verification and Validation, IT Strategy Consulting, Sourcing, Applications Strategy, 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 Applications (ERP)
• Organization Design, Change and Governance
• Data and Analytics (including AI)
• 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 within a well-regarded management consultancy in a project delivery and sales capacity. Proven ability to achieve / exceed sales targets preferred
• Prior experience in a project management and problem-solving capacity such as a solution/technical architect or analyst preferred
• Experience working with multiple IT solutions
• Experience working with Public Sector, state and local government clients
• Experience working with health and human services projects is a plus
• A consistent track record of leading people and building high-performing teams that leverage technology to drive the mission-critical priorities of government entities
• An ability to inspire and motivate team members to achieve a common goal
• An unwavering commitment to the success of your team, and willingness to provide constructive / corrective feedback
• 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
• Comfortable influencing and building trust-based, value-added relationships with senior executives
• Coachable attitude that reflects a desire to continuously grow by embracing feedback and best practices
• A consistently high achiever marked by perseverance, humility and a positive outlook in the face of challenges

What you will get:

• Competitive salary, generous paid time off policy, medical, dental & vision plans, parental leave, employee assistance program (EAP), 401K matching and charity match program
• Collaborative, team-oriented culture that embraces diversity
• Professional development and unlimited growth opportunities

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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.

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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.

Gartner believes in fair and equitable pay. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is 132,000 USD - 183,540 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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