VP, Business Operations Conferences Operations
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Stamford, CT - USA
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Job Summary
VP Business Operations-Conferences Operations
The Vice President of Business Operations-Conferences Operations will help to optimize and scale the Global Conferences Operations function as we rapidly scale the Conferences business.The VP will act as a strategic partner to the GVP of Conferences Operations and theGlobal OperationsLeadershipTeam.This role requires proven experience in a business leadership/management role with a special focus on executive-level advising project execution and key interdepartmental collaboration across Gartner.
Aboutthe Conferences Operations Team
The Conferences Operations organization at Gartneris responsible forthe design and delivery of a global portfolio of large-scale destination conferences (2000 audiences) and hundreds of local events.Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Conference Design and Management: Venues Creative Production and Experience Technology Logistics and Exhibition Operations
Overall event planning including venue food & beverage audio/visual transportation
Global Budget and Supplier Management
Strategic portfolio planning
Collaborating across Gartner to ensure effective operations this role will report to the GVP of Conferences Operations.
What You Will Do
This role directly supports the GVP Conferences Operations onidentifying tracking and leading high-impact initiatives and programs in line with business priorities in partnership with the Conferences Operations leadership team.
Organizational scalability- Optimizing the Operations organization as it rapidly scales helping define and deliver the organizational vision and priorities for the Operations function.This is an opportunity to learn and shape the Conferences Operations function from the inside.This will includeidentifyingcurrentgapsthat arepotentially impeding businessscaling and contributing to efficient resource planning strategy and execution. Longer term this person willhelp to define the organizational design and capabilitiesto support a business twice the size of today.
Operational efficiency- Leading efficiency projects in partnership with members of Operations leadership team that may include new tools and technologies to help ensure we are prepared for a large-scale business. This would include transitioning plans from old processes and technologies intonew technologies includingpossible AIsolutions.
Strategic Project Management -Leading strategic projects in partnership with members of Operations leadership team helping to apply more rigorous data analysis and problem-solving frameworks in partnership with the existing functional experts.This will require defining and implementing creative and scalable solutions to complex often ambiguous problems that drive meaningful and measurable business impactdemonstratedthrough increased operational efficiency and/or improved operating margins.
Directly supporting the GVP of Conferences Operations inpreparingleadership meetings and executive presentations.
Whatwerelooking for:
Experience:10-15 years of progressive business experience preferably in a strategy or consulting role with a focus on operations
Exceptionalproblem-solvingcapability:You have a proventrack recordof solving complex problems thinkingcreativelyand using data to tell a story
Commercial acumenand experience in working with Sales; building business cases and getting buy-in from senior leadership
Fast-paced:Youoperatewith a sense of urgency and can excel in an execution-focused environment.You are incredibly organized enabling you tooperateat scale at pace and with precision.
Relationship builder:You work well with others and effectively harness the power of collaboration
Passion:You are intellectually curious and have the hunger toproactively and independently identify the opportunitieswhere you can drive the most impact for the business
Drive / Self-sufficiency:You have a demonstrated ability to own a problem and aggressively drive from problem statement to solution in a self-sufficient capacity even in a matrixed environment
Communication skills:Yourean excellent and structured verbal and written communicator with exceptional presentation and platform skills
Executive presence:Youhave the ability toeffectively engageleadand influence senior Gartner executives - this role offers high visibility and access to senior Conferences and Gartner leadership
Strong core values:Youdemonstrateintegrity collaboration a no-limits mindset objectivity and consistent results using global best practices
Leadership experience:Youveled successful initiatives engagingteamsand key stakeholders across business functions and all the way up the organizational ladder
Influence:Mustdemonstratea high levelof collaboration and strong negotiation skills
Education:Bachelors degree Masters preferred
Who are we
At Gartner Inc. (NYSE:IT) we guide the leaders who shape the world.
Our mission relies on expert analysis and bold ideas to deliver actionable objective business and technology insights helping enterprise leaders and their teams succeed with their mission-critical priorities.
Since our founding in 1979 weve grown to 20000 associates globally who support over 13000 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.
What makes Gartner a great place to work
Our vast virtually untapped market potential offers limitless opportunities opportunities that may not even exist right now for you to grow professionally and flourish personally. How far you go is driven by your passion and performance.
We hire remarkable people who collaborate and win as a team. Together our singular unifying goal is to deliver results for our clients.
Our teams are inclusive and composed of individuals from different geographies cultures religions ethnicities races genders sexual orientations abilities and generations.
We invest in great leaders who bring out the best in you and the company enabling us to multiply our impact and results. This is why year after year we are recognized worldwide as a great place to work.
Gartner is the world authority on AI
At Gartner youll join a company at the very center of the AI revolution. Gartner has proactive objective guidance throughout clients AI journeys. We set the standard for how organizations leverage artificial intelligence to drive meaningful impact. Youll have access to unmatched resources expertise and technology and play a key role in helping Gartner and our clients innovate and grow as we leverage AI to transform business and technology landscapes.
Its an exciting time to be at Gartner with limitless opportunities to make a real impact grow your skills and build a lasting meaningful career in a field thats reshaping the way we operate. If youre passionate about AI and want to be part of a team thats guiding the leaders who shape the world Gartner is the place for you.
What do we offer
Gartner offers world-class benefits highly competitive compensation and disproportionate rewards for top performers.
In our hybrid work environment we provide the flexibility and support for you to thrive working virtually when its productive to do so and getting together with colleagues in a vibrant community that is purposeful engaging and inspiring.
Ready to grow your career with Gartner Join us.
Gartner believes in fair and equitable pay. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is 147000 USD - 221000 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 addition to base salary employees will participate in either an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance or a role-based uncapped sales incentive plan. Our talent acquisition team will provide the specific opportunity on our bonus or incentive programs to eligible candidates. We also offer market leading benefit programs including generous PTO a 401k match up to $7200 per year the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount and more.
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