Director, Conference Logistics (Strategic Project Management)

About the role

The Director of Conference Logistics, Strategic Project Management leads high-impact initiatives that support the priorities of the Global Logistics leadership team and strengthens the Conferences portfolio. As a visionary, hospitality-driven leader, this role partners across Conference Logistics to optimize, scale, and elevate the global conference experience through innovative, customer-centric solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end projects which support the priorities of the global logistics team through effective stakeholder management, project planning and implementation.
  • Projects span across all logistics teams and will collaborate with cross-functional peers and require a resourceful individual with a passion for continuous learning.
• Identify and leverage data-driven metrics to measure the success of projects and initiatives, creating a compelling storyline and presentation for senior leaders across the organization.
• Manage Key Initiative Meetings (KIMs) to report on the progress of projects and key initiatives through defining meeting objectives, agenda and content creation, meeting preparation, meeting notes & action items and timeline management.
• Collaborate with our Logistics team and Centers of Excellence to advance initiatives that harness customer insights, enabling the delivery of an elevated, innovative on-site experience that aligns with attendee needs.
• Build trusted partnerships with team members and leaders across the organization, leveraging in-office time to connect with stakeholders, learn from your peers and keep a pulse on priorities across the teams.
• Partner with key stakeholders and leaders across the logistics team to drive forward strategic changes, identify compelling solutions and ensure alignment of conference portfolio priorities.
• Track attendee feedback responses and scores, flagging trends within the data to translate the needs of our audience. Continuously seek opportunities to expand knowledge across the competitive market, emerging trends and all functions of the logistics team.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with focus on project management
• 10 years of project management experience
• Experience leveraging project management technology programs to record project milestones and track status updates
• Experience of large, complex events
• Proven budget management abilities
• Management of indirect project team
• Experience of working in a complex multi-layered environment with multiple stakeholders

Qualifications

• Ability to travel up to 15%

Skills

• Project management
• Data-driven decision making
• Stakeholder management
• Customer insight
• Strategic thinking
• Continuous improvement
• Team building
• Communication

Benefits

Reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is 107,000 USD - 161,000 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.

Pay

Base salary range: 107,000 USD - 161,000 USD

Schedule

Hybrid work environment with the option to work virtually when productive.

Who are we?

We are Gartner, Inc., a world authority on AI. Our mission is to guide leaders who shape the world with actionable, objective business and technology insights. We are committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer and offer opportunities for growth and development.

What makes Gartner a great place to work?

• World-class benefits
• Competitive compensation
• Flexible work arrangements
• Opportunities for professional growth
• Inclusive and diverse workplace culture

What do we offer?

• Reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is 107,000 USD - 161,000 USD
• Annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance
• Role-based, uncapped sales incentive plan
• 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

Equal Employment Opportunity

Gartner is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers, including those 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’s career webpage as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling Human Resources at +1 (203) 964-0096 or by sending an email to ApplicantAccommodations@gartner.com.