Director – Production Experience and Production Project Management Destination Conferences Production

Gartner Conferences is seeking an experienced Associate Director to manage andoptimizethe Production Experience and Marquee Content team for the Destination Conferences portfolio. This leader will oversee a team of project managers responsible for the planningexecutionand delivery of marquee conference sessions including Keynotes Signature Series sessions GuestKeynotesand other high-profile sessions. The Director will focus onthe strategic direction of the Production Experience and ensureoperational excellencecontinuousprocess improvementand aworld-class attendee experience.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Lead the strategic direction of the Production Experience for the Destinations Conferences portfolio with a focus on globally scalable solutions that result in a world-class attendee experience

• Leadand develop a team of production project managers ensuring effective planning and execution of conference production projects

• Oversee project management for Marquee Content sessions ensuring timelines budgets and deliverables are met

• Collaborate with Conference Program Management Logistics and Business and Technology Insights team to align production with conferenceobjectivesand audience needs

• Manage relationships with internal and external production partners and vendors ensuring high-quality creative and technical execution

• Implement and refine processes templates and documentation to drive operational efficiency and scalability across the global portfolio

• Ensure all production assets align with Gartners brand standards and creative direction

• Be responsible forfinancial managementof production projects including budget trackingforecastingand vendor negotiations

• Use data todrive decisions about new initiatives and areas for improvement

• Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within the team creating individual development plans for all team members to continue to grow in their careers

• Represent the Production experience team in cross-functional meetingsinitiativesand special projects

• Domesticand international travelas

To achieve desired results this role collaborates with various stakeholders including:

• Conferences Operations / Logistics/ Content Teams

• Conference Program Managementand External Speaker ManagementTeams

• ConferencesProcess Improvement and Operations Teams

• GartnerBusiness and Technology Insights Teams

• External Production Partners

Expected Results:

• High attendee satisfaction scores for Keynotes

• Consistent and efficient execution of production projects globally

• Achievement of financial and operational objectives

• Strong teamperformance and professional development

• Effective management of internal and external partners

• Continuous process improvement and innovation

• Excellent working relationships across teams and stakeholders

• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degreeor equivalent

• 7-10years experiencein conference management conference project management eventproductionor related fields

• Experience leading teams

• Experience with agency and vendor management

• Experience managing complex multi-day conference programs

• Global event experience preferred

• Client-focused results-oriented and collaborative

• Strong organizational prioritization and time management skills

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

• Effective team leadership and development

• Strong process improvement and documentation abilities

• Creative thinker with attention to detail

• Executive presence and confident decision-making

• Willingness to travel as

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