Associate Director Consulting - State and Local Government

Associate Director Consulting - State and Local Government Transform Government. Improve Outcomes. Shape the Future. At Gartner Consulting, we help government leaders tackle their most critical challenges, from modernizing technology and improving service delivery to leveraging technology to achieve mission outcomes. We are seeking an Associate Director, State & Local Government Consulting to lead high-impact engagements for Texas state agencies, local governments, and public sector organizations. This role combines client leadership, delivery excellence, business development, and team mentorship, offering the opportunity to work directly with senior executives on initiatives that impact local communities. If you're passionate about solving complex problems, building trusted executive relationships, and helping public sector organizations transform how they operate, we'd like to talk with you. About This Role You will be leading meaningful client transformations, partnering with agency executives, CIOs, business leaders, and transformation teams to deliver strategic consulting engagements focused on: Digital transformation AI strategy and adoption Technology modernization IT operating model transformation Organizational effectiveness Data and analytics Strategic planning Workforce transformation Program and project management Procurement assistance and sourcing Independent Verification & Validation (IV&V) Our Consulting Associate Directors are leaders, responsible for directing a team of Gartner consultants and subject matter experts to ensure the execution of a statement of work. You will also support our Managing Partners in their business development activities, supporting client meetings, conferences, and sales presentations – and subsequently, help to create discussion documents, scoping documents, and formal proposal responses as requested. What makes this role unique: High-Impact Work - Help government organizations improve services, modernize operations, and better serve citizens and communities. Access to Unmatched Insights - Leverage Gartner's world-class research, benchmarks, frameworks, and subject matter experts to help clients solve their most pressing challenges. Executive-Level Influence - Work directly with government executives and senior leaders on strategic initiatives that shape organizational direction and public outcomes. What You’ll Do As an Engagement Manager, you will be responsible for: Driving Exceptional Consulting Delivery o   Lead consulting engagements from project kickoff through successful completion o   Manage project scope, quality, risks, financial performance, and client satisfaction o   Design and deliver engagements using approved AI-tools o   Guide consulting teams in developing actionable recommendations and executive-level deliverables o   Build long-term client relationships that create lasting impact o   Ensure engagements deliver tangible value and sustainable results Contributing to Business Growth by: o   Identifying opportunities to address emerging client challenges o   Supporting proposal development and client presentations o   Collaborating with Managing Partners and other Gartner team members o   Contributing to consulting offerings and thought leadership o   Helping clients understand how emerging technologies, including AI, can support their strategic objectives Building Community & Developing Future Leaders o   Mentor consultants and project managers o   Foster collaboration and high performance across consulting teams o   Share best practices and lessons learned o   Contribute to recruitment and talent development efforts What We’re Looking For: Required Qualifications o   7+ years of experience in IT consulting, government transformation, technology strategy, or related fields o   Demonstrated experience leveraging AI-tools to efficiently produce accurate and quality analysis and insights o   Previous experience serving state government, local government, higher education, or public sector organizations o   Project Management experience o   Strong problem-solving, facilitation, and communication skills o   Bachelor's degree o   Austin-based Preferred Qualifications o   MBA/ MPA or other advanced degree o   PMP or other equivalent certifications o   Sales experience and/or experience managing executive-level client relationships o   Prior system implementation experience Who Thrives Here: Those passionate about improving outcomes in the public sector Curious and strategic thinkers Trusted advisors who build executive relationships Strong communicators who simplify complex challenges Collaborative leaders who develop others Problem-solvers who enjoy tackling ambiguity 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 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. What makes Gartner a great place to work? Our vast, virtually untapped market potential offers limitless opportunities – opportunities that may not even exist right now – for you to grow professionally and flourish personally. How far you go is driven by your passion and performance. We hire remarkable people who collaborate and win as a team. Together, our singular, unifying goal is to deliver results for our clients. Our teams are inclusive and composed of individuals from different geograph