Sr Director, Strategy & Operations - HR Technology

Hiring near our Irving, TX and Stamford, CT Centers of Excellence with a flexible environment.

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

• Cultivate strong stakeholder partnerships to prioritize initiatives and deliver complex programs tied to HR technology.
• Lead a team of program managers who effectively plan, organize and execute transformative work; develop talent who is endlessly curious and applies business and functional acumen to solve unstructured problems.
• Support crafting effective content for senior stakeholders and large audiences that illustrate the HR Technology strategy and critical delivery updates.
• Support internal operations for the HR Technology function with efficiency and simplicity; focus on outcomes while leveraging Agile principles and data‑driven reporting to accelerate at scale.
• Manage intake and prioritization to maintain HR Technology roadmaps and value‑realization metrics.
• 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 and develop a team of program managers who plan, organize and execute initiatives.
• Manage the financials for HR Technology (software costs, 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.

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 10+ years of progressive business experience delivering transformation initiatives; 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.
• Demonstrated complex/unstructured problem solving — from discovery, operationalizing a solution and execution.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple stakeholders so everyone feels heard and is aligned on challenges and potential solutions.
• Strong quantitative and qualitative business analytics, with ability to turn quantitative analysis into actionable recommendations with measurable impact.
• Ability to lead/influence cross‑functional teams across all levels and work collaboratively in a matrixed environment.
• A bias for action, including balancing trade‑offs, willingness to roll up 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.

• Competitive compensation.
• Limitless growth and learning opportunities.
• 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.
• Extensive medical, dental insurance and vision plan.
• 401K with corporate match, immediate vesting.
• Health‑and‑wellness‑related allowance programs.
• Parental leave.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Gartner Gives Charity Match. And much more!

Salary

Base salary range: $136,000–$189,000 USD, based on experience and qualifications. Additional compensation may include an annual bonus plan or role‑based incentive plan.

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…