Sr Director, Strategy & Operations - HR Technology

Reporting to the head of HR Technology in Gartner's HR organization , this role will ensure our most important technology initiatives are organized, focused and deliver value for Gartner.

- C ultivate strong stakeholder partnerships to prioritize initiatives and deliver complex programs tied to HR technology

- L ead a team of program managers who effectively plan, organize and execute transformative work. D evelop talent who is endlessly curious, applying business and functional acumen to help solve unstructured problems

- Support cra fting effective content for senior stakeholders and large audiences that illustrate s the HR Technology strategy and critical delivery updates .

- Su pport intern al operat ions fo r the HR Technology function with efficiency and simplicity. Foc us on outco mes whi le leve raging Agile principles and data driven reporting to go faster at scale .

The ideal candidate will possess 10+ years of HR Technology delivery experience in global organizations with strong executive presence and the ability to organize transformative programs .

- Manage intake and prioritization to maintain HR Technology roadmaps and val ue realization metrics . Heavy focus on Workday delivery .

- Ensure all initiatives are well organized, effectively scoped. Anticipate risks and actively manage issues in delivery .

- Promote Agile best practices across multiple delivery teams and IT partners to ensure streamlined delivery practices.

- Lead & develop a team of program managers who effectively plan, organize and execute initiatives.

- Manage the financials for HR Technology (SW cost , internal & external labor) , including vendor contracts and renewals

- Develop strategic communications intended for executive leaders and large audiences

- Establish a culture of data driven operational excellence for the HR Technology organization

- 10+ years of progressive business experience del ivering transform ation initiative s. HR Technology experience strongly preferred

- Background in Management and/or Strategy Consulting preferred

- Outstanding communication skills, both verbal and written (e.g., PowerPoint), including experience effectively presenting to senior executives

- Track record of solving client problems with technology-based solutions

- Demonstrates complex/unstructured problem solving - from discovery, operationa lizing a solution and execution

- Ability to effectively manage multiple stakeholders to ensure everyone feels heard and is aligned on both challenges and potential solutions

- Strong quantitative and qualitative business analytics, including ability to turn quantitative analysis into actionable recommendations with measurable business impact

- Ability to lead/influence cross-functional teams across all levels of the organization and work collaboratively in a matrixed environment

- A bias for action, including balancing tradeoffs, a willingness to roll up their sleeves and do what it takes to get things done

- Ability to work in a culture that thrives on feedback and seeks opportunities to stretch outside your comfort zone

Don't meet every single requirement? We encourage you to apply anyway. You might just be the right candidate for this, or other roles!

- Ongoing mentorship and apprenticeship; Leadership courses, development programs, technical courses, certification opportunities and more!

- A collaborative and positive culture - join a diverse team of professionals that are as smart and driven as you.

- A chance to make an impact - your work will contribute directly to our strategy.

- Enjoy the flexibility of working from home and the energy of collaborating with peers in our dynamic offices.

- 20+ PTO days plus holidays and floating holidays in your first year.

Gartner believes in fair and equitable pay. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is 136,000 USD - 189,000 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.