Associate Director, Leadership and Professional Development

The Leadership and Professional Development Associate Director is accountable for informing and supporting the deployment of the leadership and professional development strategy across Gartner primarily for VPs. This position designs and implements development programs curricula and content that support Gartners business objectives. This role impacts the organization by assessing senior leadership-based challenges and creating high-impact development solutions. The successful candidate will play a critical role in shaping and executing Gartners leadership development strategy ensuring the growth and success of top-tier leaders.

What Youll Do:

• Own and execute the design development and delivery of leadership programs and interventions for organizational leaders that result in measurable business outcomes.
• Collaborate with the VP of Leadership Development to assess leadership development needs and identify areas for growth and improvement. Support the establishment and execution of Gartners strategic leadership development roadmap.
• Partner with internal stakeholders including HR Talent Management and Executive Leadership to ensure alignment and integration of leadership development initiatives with broader talent management strategies. Provide consultation as needed.
• Conduct needs assessments and utilize data-driven insights to identify skill gaps and development opportunities for VP leaders.
• Analyze evaluation and measurement data to highlight strengths and opportunities related to program effectiveness.
• Coach leaders on 360 feedback and other assessment results typically when connected to a leadership development event or program.
• Oversee the development of leadership tools and materials such as handbooks demonstration models multimedia visual aids computer tutorials and knowledge validation tests. Ensures the most effective method is utilized.
• Facilitate leadership development and learning programs workshops events and activities.
• Build implementation plans that result in high-quality participant experiences scalable processes ongoing program sustainability and cost-effective resource use.
• Work collaboratively across the team and with internal stakeholders provide and receive feedback openly and have high standards for self and others.
• Stay updated on industry trends and best practices in leadership development to ensure program relevance and effectiveness.

What Youll Need:

• Bachelors Degree
• 8 years relevant HR experience
• Excellent facilitation and presentation skills
• People management experience
• Strong project management skills and problem-solving skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• Proven experience in designing and implementing leadership development programs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills - demonstrated ability to bring concepts to life through visual design
• Strong knowledge of leadership theories models and best practices.
• Demonstrated experience in executive coaching leadership executive consultation and high-level leadership development support.
• Ability to gain an in-depth understanding and analyze key business drivers strategy goals and challenges to effectively support the organization.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills. Establishes a high level of credibility quickly; appropriate confidence to gain the trust and respect of key stakeholders and leaders.
• Negotiates well in difficult situations with a deep sensitivity to cultural and regional differences.
• Flexibility and adaptability to work in a fast-paced dynamic environment.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to evaluate program effectiveness and make data-driven recommendations.

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Our mission relies on expert analysis and bold ideas to deliver actionable objective insight helping enterprise leaders and their teams succeed with their mission-critical priorities.

Since our founding in 1979 weve grown to more than 21000 associates globally who support 14000 client enterprises in 90 countries and territories. We do important interesting and substantive work that matters. Thats why we hire associates with the intellectual curiosity energy and drive to want to make a difference. The bar is unapologetically high. So is the impact you can have here.

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Gartner offers world-class benefits highly competitive compensation and disproportionate rewards for top performers.

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