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What makes Gartner Consulting a GREAT fit for you?A career at Gartner Consulting will be unlike any other you have experienced. Not only are we passionate about technology and its applications, but we are also committed to attracting the most creative, talented, and self-driven people to take our well-regarded Consulting function to a whole new level. When you join Gartner, you will be a part of some of the most innovative business and technology efforts in the marketplace today. We are technology thought leaders for the 21st century. You can expect to connect technology innovations to strategic requirements of an organization and to the commercial needs of a business, all within the context of a changing digital economy. Consulting associates enjoy a collaborative work environment, exceptional training, and career development opportunities. If you thrive on solving complex business challenges with technology, Gartner Consulting is the place for you.About Role:Gartner\xe2\x80\x99s Consulting business is an extension of Gartner\xe2\x80\x99s industry-leading IT Research. From CIOs, to leaders in business and government, we help Gartner clients across enterprises translate insights into transformational actions and achieve their mission-critical priorities. Leveraging the breadth of Gartner\xe2\x80\x99s resources, Consulting is growing rapidly, with unlimited potential to continue expanding our client base.IT Strategy Consulting. We help the C-suite make the right decisions based on how technology can transform their businesses. In today\xe2\x80\x99s world, a consulting firm which is \xe2\x80\x9cborn digital\xe2\x80\x9d, (with the ability to directly leverage the full power of Gartner\xe2\x80\x99s 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 clients to execute on their strategic priorities, across all sectors, including:Digital Acceleration and TransformationEnterprise EnablementBig Data and AnalyticsApplications RationalizationCloud StrategySourcing and Ecosystem OptimizationContract and Technology Spending OptimizationSecurity and Risk ManagementWhat you\xe2\x80\x99ll do:Our 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.This position is for a Director within our Technology Spending Optimization capability based in Gartner\xe2\x80\x99s India Center of Excellence (COE) in Gurgaon, India. Our Consulting COE supports Gartner Consulting businesses in North America, EMEA and Asia Pacific.You will be primarily responsible for project delivery along with client relationship management.You will manage project 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.More specifically, you will be:Leading project teams and project/engagement planning and management for complex full-lifecycle global sourcing engagements, being responsible for:Managing complex engagements, potentially simultaneously, including timeline, budget and peopleDrive delivery of high-quality deliverables, in accordance with client expectations and predetermined timelines and budgetsDeveloping verbal and written project communications to client project teams and senior executivesMonitoring and addressing project risk mitigation activities to ensure risks are satisfactorily addressedPlanning and facilitating critical meetings with the client\xe2\x80\x99s project team(s)Ensuring client receives status updates and identified problems are solvedMonitoring clients\xe2\x80\x99 expectations and partnering with senior team members to revise project scope when appropriateAnticipating and addressing customer service requirementsProvide upward feedback to more senior team members, when relevantProviding thought leadership and delivery excellence within one\xe2\x80\x99s area of expertise by performing the following activities:Contributing expertise/insight to the delivery of solutionsKeeping current on technologies/trends in one\xe2\x80\x99s area of expertise domainProactively sharing knowledge within and outside of engagement settingHarvest intellectual capital from own engagements and share with industry/ practice expertsPerform QA of critical project deliverables to ensure quality and timeliness of COE associate deliverables to regional project teamsContributing to business building activities, including:Partnering with subject matter experts and managing partners to develop long-term client relationships during and outside of an engagement leading to repeat/new business opportunitiesContributing to the (1) development of proposals; (2) scoping and qualifying opportunities and (3) assisting with identifying optimal client solutions by communicating the Gartner value propositionParticipating and actively supporting recruiting efforts to help the business growPerforming Technology Spending Optimization Capability management activities including:Support NA and EMEA Managing Practice Leads with practice initiativesLeading and managing practice aligned associates including:Onboarding new COE practice associatesCoaching and developing junior associates to build industry/ practice specific knowledgeFormal mentoring/ counseling responsibilities and annual performance evaluationsLeading/ coordinating with region resource management teams to drive staffing of COE practice associatesExternal \xe2\x80\x93 Support relationships with CIOs/CxOs at key clients when neededWhat you\xe2\x80\x99ll need:12-15 overall and 5-10 years of experience developing programs of cost optimization, including benchmarking capabilities for both internal IT Spending & Staffing and IT Services Contract feesAbility to analyze problems - natural aptitude for critical thinking, analytical models and financial analysisAbility to synthesis and translate complex technical aspects into business terms and define from business objectives and constraints complex technical solutionsSkilled at managing client situations under pressure, including conflict management and political sensitive situation handlingAbility to inspire confidence and trust at all levels, including executive levelTrustworthy and perceptive, with effective use of judgmentAbility to help international and multicultural client teams make quick informed decisions while being comfortable about themAutonomous, positive thinker, highly flexible and a true team playerExcellent listening, verbal and written communication and presentation skillsFamiliarity with IT service management, service integration, ITIL and COBITExperienced working with large data setsStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsExpert practitioner in the use of MS Office suite of products, especially ExcelExcellent oral and written communication skillsAbility to reuse institutional intellectual property and research and adapt to client specific circumstancesHaving an experience in working under an ISO Certified Quality Management System would be a plusProblem-solving capabilities such as solutioning services to meet client needsAbility to influence and build trust-based, value-added relationships with senior executives, both internally and externallyBachelor\'s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Economics, Mathematics or another quantitative discipline. MBA or another graduate degree is a plusPrior experience in a problem-solving capacity such as a solution/technical architect or analyst (preferred)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\xe2\x80\x99s most pressing business challenges#LI-AS12Who are we?At Gartner, Inc. (NYSE: IT), we deliver actionable, objective insight that drives smarter decisions and stronger performance on an organization\xe2\x80\x99s mission-critical priorities. We\xe2\x80\x99ve 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\xe2\x80\x94as individuals, as communities and as an organization. That\xe2\x80\x99s 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\xe2\x80\x99s 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 #LifeAtGartnerWhat we offer:Our people are our most valuable asset, so we invest in them from Day 1. When you join our team, you\xe2\x80\x99ll 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.The policy of Gartner is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, citizenship status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status and to affirmatively seek to advance the principles of equal employment opportunity.Gartner is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers, including job seekers with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Company\xe2\x80\x99s career webpage as a result of your disability. 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