Associate Director Consulting

About the role

Our Consulting Associate Directors are responsible for project delivery and oversight along with client relationship management. You will manage teams as an engagement manager, responsible for leading the team to completion and ensuring deliverables are turned in on time. You will also help to create the scope and the design of the overall project.

Responsibilities

• Oversee consulting engagements, contributing to budgeting, scoping, and designing project roadmaps to ensure deliverables align with timelines and statement of work objectives.
• Create high-quality project work-products/deliverables such as slide decks/presentations, technical or business documents (manuals, requirements), and quantitative models.
• Build credibility with client management-level staff, setting the standard for engagement teams, and proactively managing client expectations of engagement scope.
• Develop engagement hypotheses based on client context, identifying problem-solving techniques, and training others on these techniques.
• Provide timely, constructive feedback on projects and proactively engage in formal and informal feedback/coaching.
• Leverage knowledge of AI to identify opportunities for its application in client projects, enhancing effectiveness and efficiency.
• Assist in client interviews and workshops (facilitation/content).
• Meet utilization and sales targets.
• Participate in hiring new associates.
• Mentor junior associates and guide them in project delivery.

Requirements

• An MBA or other advanced degree preferred.
• 5+ years of extensive experience in ERP Cloud Consulting within Oracle, Workday, or SAP.
• Understanding of finance business capabilities.
• Experience within a well-regarded management consultancy in project delivery.
• Sales experience is a plus.
• Prior experience in a problem-solving capacity such as a workstream lead preferred.
• Experience working with multiple IT or Technology solutions.
• Experience working with State and Local Government clients.
• A consistent track record of leading people and building high-performing teams that leverage technology and research to drive the mission-critical priorities of state and local government entities.
• 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, with willingness to provide constructive/corrective action when needed.
• Demonstrated intellectual curiosity and creative development of solutions and strategies to solve client problems; must adapt Gartner frameworks and methodologies to address clients’ most pressing business challenges.
• Ability to be hands-on and manage multiple client priorities simultaneously.
• Comfortable influencing and building trust-based, value-added relationships with senior executives, both internally and externally.
• Coachable and embracing of best practices and feedback as a means of continuous improvement.
• A consistent high achiever marked by perseverance, humility, and a positive outlook in the face of challenges.
• Relentless focus on delivery excellence and client satisfaction.
• Experience leading an ERP Cloud workstream.
• Successful completion of at least one full life cycle ERP Cloud implementation (Oracle, Workday, or SAP).

Qualifications

• Self-starter and a quick learner, you demonstrate a no-limits mindset.
• Passionate about technology and helping clients in the time of industry disruption led by technology evolution.
• A high-performing team player with a passion for intercultural communication and collaboration.

Skills

• Strong leadership and project management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of ERP Cloud platforms (Oracle, Workday, SAP).
• Experience with State and Local Government clients.
• Ability to influence and build trust-based relationships.
• Strong understanding of Gartner frameworks and methodologies.

Benefits

At Gartner, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Reasonable estimate of base salary range: $138,000 - $163,000.
• Annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance.
• Role-based, uncapped sales incentive plan.
• World-class benefits, highly competitive compensation.
• Flexible work environment with virtual options.
• Generous PTO.
• 401(k) match up to $7,200 per year.
• The opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount.
• More.

Pay

Reasonable estimate of base salary range: $138,000 - $163,000.

Schedule

Hybrid work environment.

Company Information

Gartner is the world authority on AI. We guide the leaders who shape the world with expert analysis and bold ideas to deliver actionable, objective business and technology insights. We are committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer and offer opportunities to all job seekers, including those with disabilities. For efficient navigation through the application, please only use the back button within the application, not the back arrow within your browser.