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VP, Business Operations - Conferences Operations

Stamford, CT · Vp

Sponsorship not specified$10k-$15kDetected 10 days ago

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About the role

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.
This is an opportunity to learn and shape the Conferences Operations function from the inside.
This will include identifying current gaps that are potentially impeding business scaling and contributing to efficient resource planning strategy and execution.

Responsibilities

This role directly supports the GVP, Conferences Operations on identifying, tracking, and leading high-impact initiatives and programs in line with business priorities, in partnership with the Conferences Operations leadership team.
This will require defining and implementing creative and scalable solutions to complex, often ambiguous, problems that drive meaningful and measurable business impact demonstrated through increased operational efficiency, and/or improved operating margins.
building business cases and getting buy-in from senior leadership
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 busines s.
The VP will act as a strategic partner to the GVP of Conferences Operations and the G lobal Operations L eadership T ea m.
The Conferences Operations organization at Gartner is responsible for the design and delivery of a global portfolio of large-scale destination conferences (2,000+ audiences) and hundreds of local events.
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, we've grown to 20,000 associates globally who support over 13,000 client enterprises in ~90 countries and territories.
That's why we hire associates with the intellectual curiosity, energy and drive to want to make a difference.
We hire remarkable people who collaborate and win as a team.

Requirements

Exceptional problem-solving capability: You have a proven track record of solving complex problems, thinking creatively and using data to tell a story
Commercial acumen and experience in working with Sales
You are incredibly organized, enabling you to operate at scale, at pace, and with precision.
Relationship builder: You work well with others and effectively harness the power of collaboration
So is the impact you can have here.
Bachelor's degree required, Masters preferred

Skills

You're an excellent and structured verbal and written communicator with exceptional presentation and platform skills
Influence: Must demonstrate a high level of collaboration and strong negotiation skills
Education: Bachelor's degree required, Masters preferred
The bar is unapologetically high.
What makes Gartner a great place to work?
Gartner is the world authority on AI
Gartner has proactive, objective guidance throughout clients' AI journeys.
Gartner offers world-class benefits, highly competitive compensation and disproportionate rewards for top performers.

Compensation

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

Company info

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.
What we're looking for:
This is why, year after year, we are recognized worldwide as a great place to work.

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