Hiring: Director, Conferences Strategy Company: Gartner Location: Stamford, CT Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 10:59:12 Employment Type: Hybrid Target Skills & Keywords : AI, Stakeholder Management About the job Experience: •10+ years of progressive business experience, preferably in a strategy or consulting role. Required Skills: •Strategic Problem Solving: Serve as an “engagement manager,” facilitating Strategy Meetings and Key Initiative Meetings to align stakeholders, solve business challenges, and deliver actionable outcomes for the Conferences Business. •Innovation & Intelligence: Guide the process to gather and synthesize competitive & market insights and translate insights into strategic priorities to support growth & innovation of the Conferences business. •Initiative Management: Identify, scope, prioritize, and track all complex and cross-functional initiatives, ensuring timely delivery and measurable impact aligned with business needs. •Lead two high-impact teams: Oversee the Strategic Initiatives and Innovation & Intelligence teams, providing clear direction, coaching, and development to foster a collaborative, high-performance culture. •Stakeholder Management & Influence: Build trusted partnerships with senior leaders across Conferences functions (product, sales, marketing, operations) and broader Gartner, driving consensus and alignment through expert facilitation and communication. •Thought Partnership: Act as a strategic advisor to the VP, Conferences Strategy and Global Leadership Team providing insights, recommendations, and support on the most critical business priorities. •Talent Development: Coach, develop, and manage high impact teams, inspiring them to become effective problem solvers, storytellers, and future leaders of the organization. •Travel: Ability to travel up to 10% of the time. Compensation: •$7,200 per year •Flexible work environment (work from home / hybrid options) Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!