Manager, Associate Conference Engagement

The Manager - Associate Conference Engagement will support project management and communication initiatives to drive elevation and consistency of the Gartner associate experience onsite at Destination Conferences. With feedback from stakeholders from the wider Gartner business in mind, this role will work with various Conference teams to develop thoughtful strategy and resources that both guide and enhance associates' journey to conference in order to maximize their business impact onsite.


What you will do:

• Build relationships with key stakeholders across the business to assess associates' conference attendance needs and identify opportunities to enhance associates' journey to and experience onsite at conferences
• Project manage multiple workstreams exploring smart-scaling strategies to support and elevate associates' journey to and experience onsite at conferences, taking into consideration the nuance of portfolio maturity, regional nuance, scope and variance of associate roles, etc.
• Develop, in collaboration with mobilized partners in Conferences' Centers of Excellence, programs and other deliverables as decided in project workstreams
• Roll out and oversee programs to support associate engagement, partnering with various Conferences teams to ensure smooth, efficient execution of new strategies (related to registration and housing process, keynote previews/activation resources, building onsite agendas, onsite walkthroughs and training, etc.)
• Oversee associate engagement strategy for new initiatives, including how we communicate new programs to associates from all business units
• Determine metrics of success for all pilots and launched programs and monitor consistency of execution across regions
• Develop process to consistently collect and analyze associate feedback post-conference, identifying trends and integrating findings into future planning and evolution of strategy
• Partner with conference leadership and business units stakeholders to continuously evaluate engagement, effectiveness, scalability and sustainability of initiatives and programs

What you will need:

• Bachelor's degree preferred
• 5+ years business experience
• Creative, innovative, strategic thinker with high curiosity and no limits mindset
• Strong project management skills, including deadline management and proficiency in executing cross-functional initiatives
• Exceptional collaboration skills with proven ability to build trusted partnerships and motivate stakeholder engagement
• Demonstrated ability to adapt, implement and manage change and strive for continuous improvement
• Ability to communicate clearly and persuasively in presentations, writing and training materials
• Solution-oriented with exceptional problem-solving capability
• Ability to build and leverage collaborative relationships
• Strong executive presence and client-focus
• High sense of urgency, ability to work at a fast pace
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

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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, we've grown to 20,000 associates globally who support over 13,000 client enterprises in ~90 countries and territories. We do important, interesting and substantive work that matters. That's 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, you'll 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. You'll 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.

It's 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 that's reshaping the way we operate. If you're passionate about AI and want to be part of a team that's 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 it's 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 70,000 USD - 104,000 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 location. In 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 $7,200 per year, the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount, and more.

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