Overview
Gartner Consulting is an extension of Gartner's industry‑leading IT research. From CIOs to leaders in business and government we help Gartner clients translate insights into transformational actions and achieve mission‑critical priorities. Leveraging Gartner resources, consulting is growing rapidly with unlimited potential to expand our client base.
About the Role
As an Associate Director you will lead strategic engagements focused on advising clients to select the best‑fit ERP and enterprise applications, identify the right partners for implementation and maintenance, and enable business outcomes. You will shape ERP strategy, guide vendor‑agnostic decisions, and ensure alignment between business needs and technology solutions. You will influence C‑suite decisions and deliver transformational impact.
Responsibilities
* Advise clients on ERP strategy and architecture definition.
* Guide clients through vendor selection and roadmap development leveraging Gartner research and frameworks.
* Assess risks and perform value assurance for large‑scale transformation programs.
* Lead multiple strategic projects simultaneously, ensuring impactful advice to clients.
* Act as a trusted advisor to C‑suite executives, articulating how ERP and enterprise applications enable business outcomes.
* Collaborate with internal teams to enable new business opportunities through thought leadership and client impact (without a heavy sales focus).
* Mentor and inspire teams, fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing.
What You’ll Need
* 10+ years of experience in ERP and enterprise applications with a strong track record in end‑to‑end ERP programs.
* Experience in ERP strategy development, program assurance, and architecture definition across multiple industries.
* Proven ability to engage and advise at the executive level (CxO), influencing strategic decisions.
* Background in management consulting with experience leading complex multi‑stakeholder projects.
* Strong understanding of vendor selection processes and vendor‑agnostic advisory.
* Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high‑quality outcomes in fast‑paced environments.
* Bachelor’s degree; Master’s/MBA preferred.
* Fluent in English and German (minimum C1).
* Excellent communication and presentation skills, including the ability to develop and deliver strategic analysis and recommendations to senior executives.
Why Join Gartner Consulting
* Impact at Scale: Work with senior decision makers of global enterprises to shape technology strategies.
* Vendor‑Neutral Advisory: Provide unbiased guidance leveraging Gartner research and insights.
* Thought Leadership: Influence industry trends and contribute to Gartner intellectual capital.
* Collaborative Culture: Join a team of experts passionate about driving client success and exchanging ideas with smart and knowledgeable colleagues.
Who 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 teams succeed with mission‑critical priorities.
What Makes Gartner a Great Place to Work
Our diverse, inclusive teams empower individuals from all backgrounds to thrive. We invest in leaders who bring out the best in people, multiply impact, and deliver results for clients.
What We Offer
Gartner offers world‑class benefits, highly competitive compensation, and disproportionate rewards for top performers. In our hybrid work environment we provide flexibility and support for virtual and in‑person collaboration.
Equal Employment Opportunity
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. Gartner is an Equal Opportunity Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities.
Job ID
Job Requisition ID: 105014
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