VP, Product Management, Sales, Database & Marketing Technology

Gartner Conferences Business Solutions seeks a dynamic and hands on VP of Product Management to lead the strategy and execution for our Sales, Database, and Marketing technology products. This leader will directly manage and mentor a product management team, driving the vision, roadmap, and delivery of solutions that power Sales, Marketing, and Database operations. The ideal candidate will combine deep technical product management expertise with proven experience in Salesforce, sales process optimization, marketing technology, and database management.

This is a highly visible, impactful role that requires both strategic vision and a willingness to roll up your sleeves to deliver business outcomes.

• Develop and execute the product vision and roadmap for Sales, Marketing, and Database technologies, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a product management team, fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and high performance. Actively participate in defining requirements, prioritizing backlogs, and driving execution.
• Oversee and optimize the Salesforce platform and related sales process tools, ensuring seamless integration and maximum business value.
• Drive the selection, integration, and optimization of marketing automation, campaign management, and database solutions to support business growth and client engagement.
• Partner closely with IT, Data & Analytics, Sales, Marketing, and Operations to ensure end-to-end alignment, successful delivery, and measurable impact.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for senior stakeholders, clearly communicating product vision, progress, and results.
• Ensure rigorous execution across the product lifecycle—from ideation to delivery—using agile methodologies and best practices.
• Define and track KPIs to assess product success, adoption, and ROI; use insights to drive continuous improvement.
• Manage relationships with key technology vendors and partners, ensuring optimal performance and value.
• Champion change and innovation, leading by example and inspiring others to embrace new ways of working.

• Minimum 2 days a week in Stamford, CT or Irving, TX office.
• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• 15+ years in technical product management, with a track record of hands‑on leadership and successful delivery in Sales, Marketing, and Database domains.
• Deep experience with Salesforce and sales process optimization.
• Strong knowledge of marketing automation, CRM, campaign management, and database technologies.
• Demonstrated ability to translate strategy into actionable plans and deliver results in fast‑paced environments.
• Proven experience leading and developing Product Owners or similar roles.
• Exceptional cross‑functional collaboration and stakeholder management skills.
• Data‑driven decision‑maker with strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Excellent communication skills, able to influence at all levels of the organization.
• Willingness to travel as needed to Gartner offices and conferences.

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