IT Program Manager (Consulting & Insights Technology)

Hiring near our Stamford, CT Center of Excellence with a flexible environment.About Gartner IT:Join a world-class team of skilled engineers who build creative digital solutions to support our colleagues and clients. We make a broad organizational impact by delivering cutting-edge technology solutions that power Gartner. Gartner IT values its culture of nonstop innovation, an outcome-driven approach to success, and the notion that great ideas can come from anyone on the team. About the role:Gartner is looking for a well-rounded IT Program Manager who can provide project and program leadership for technology projects within Gartner’s Consulting & Insights Technology organization. The IT Program Manager role will lead a complex Portfolio of IT projects and is accountable for the quality of the results, benefits realization, end user satisfaction and timely delivery, ensuring that projects are planned and executed in a manner consistent with company strategy, commitments, goals, and standards. In this role you will be required to manage and collaborate with geographically dispersed teams. The candidate should have experience running projects in an Agile/Scrum environment.What you will do:Responsible for the oversight and management of global technology-based Project Portfolio in support of IT initiatives and accountable for fostering an environment of collaboration and high impact resultsPartner with technical leadership to report project progress to executive level and cross-team stakeholders. Leverage personal expertise to develop and present rational conclusions, recommendations and direct implementation strategies/action plansAble to analyze the scope and direction of initiatives across multiple levels of management and organizational boundariesStrong business acumen and leadership experience - proven track record of acting as a valued IT business partner to senior leadershipAbility to influence and manage the expectations of clients, team members, management and external groupsEstablish project metrics with available tools to track health, quickly analyze problems, identify root cause, create action plans, assess impact and develop resolution optionsResponsible for the development of strategic and tactical planning of technology and people resources necessary for successful completion of several large-scale projectsResponsible for the creation of long-term strategies and approaches to control and manage projects in support of complex business requirementsResponsible for directing multiple sub-team project plans into a cohesive wholeLead change management activities with support/service groups outside the project team to ensure successful project results. Work with technical team to develop documentation processes/procedures for trainingDirect project activities personally and with other project managers, development staff and test engineers to Estimate, Plan, Design, Build, Test, and Migrate solutions into productionGuide and ensure the Agile/SCRUM methodologies are followedEvaluate project and program performance consistently with key performance indicatorsAbility to handle Project Cost Management & financials including budget plans, monitor spend, and prepare for potential risksCapable of balancing operational and development needs of work teamsAble to interact well with team members and stakeholders in resolving operational issuesIdentify systemic operational issues and resolve them as well as identifying root causes and process improvements to present similar issuesWhat you will need:Strong IT professional with 10+ years of experience in program management. The candidate should have strong qualitative and quantitative problem-solving skills along with high on ownership and accountability. Must have:10+ years of experience in working with IT Development and/or IT Infrastructure teams in a project management capacityStrong experience with Agile methodologiesDemonstrated leadership skills working with matrixed teams, management and executive stakeholders in a dynamic, growth environmentStrong project leadership, adept at Product Backlog Refinement, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Agile Team Building across multiple global teams, Release Management and Conflict ResolutionStrong ability to understand client expectations and to resolve issues that may affect deliveryProficient in Microsoft Suite, JIRA and ConfluenceWho you are:Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent degree in Computer Science or a related field requiredDemonstrated leadership skills. Especially communication, collaboration, people management & influencing skillsAbility to work in a fast paced-environment with tight deadlines and multiple project deliverablesCritical thinker, with a demonstrated ability to learn beyond formal training with a strong aptitude for delivering quality productsExcellent communicator, both written and verbal, to all levels of the organizationDon’t meet every single requirement? We encourage you to apply anyway. You might just be the right candidate for this, or other roles.What you will get:Competitive Compensation PackageOngoing mentorship and apprenticeship; Leadership courses, development programs, technical courses, certification opportunities and more!20+ PTO days plus holidays and floating holidays in your first yearExtensive Medical, Dental and Vision plansHybrid environment with flexibility, remote work Parental leaveGartner Gives Charity MatchEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Employee Stock Purchase PlanHealth and wellness related allowance programs401K with corporate match, immediate vestingCollaborative, team-oriented culture that embraces diversity Professional development and unlimited growth opportunities​#LI-RG2#LI-Hybrid#LI-TechnologyWho 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 AIAt 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 108,000 USD - 148,000 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.The policy of Gartner is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, citizenship status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status and to seek to advance the principles of equal employment opportunity.Gartner is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers, including job seekers with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Company’s career webpage as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io or by sending an email to View email address on click.appcast.io Requisition ID:110141By submitting your information and application, you confirm that you have read and agree to the country or regional recruitment notice linked below applicable to your place of residence.Gartner Applicant Privacy Link: For efficient navigation through the application, please only use the back button within the application, not the back arrow within your browser.SummaryLocation: Stamford, CTType: Full time