Manager, Associate Conference Engagement

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.

• 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 work streams 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 work streams
• 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

• 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

Gartner, Inc. (NYSE:IT) guides 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.

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.

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.

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