Sr Director, Strategy & Operations - HR Technology

Hiring near our Irving, TX and Stamford, CT Centers of Excellence with a flexible environment. About the Role: Reporting to the head of HR Technology in Gartner’s HR organization , this role   will   ensure   our most important   technology   initiatives   are organized,   focused   and   deliver value for Gartner. Specifically,   this role will lead in the following ways:   C ultivate   strong   stakeholder   partnerships to   prioritize   initiatives   and   deliver   complex programs   tied to HR technology     L ead a   team of program managers   who   effectively plan,   organize   and execute   transformative work.   D evelop talent who is   endlessly curious, applying   business and functional acumen to   help   solve unstructured problems   Support   cra fting   effective   content   for senior stakeholders   and large audiences   that   illustrate s   the   HR Technology   strategy and   critical delivery updates .     Su pport   intern al   operat ions   fo r   the   HR Technology   function   with   efficiency and simplicity.   Foc us on   outco mes   whi le   leve raging   Agile principles   and data driven reporting to go faster at scale .      The ideal candidate will   possess   10+   years of HR Technology delivery   experience   in global organizations   with   strong   executive presence and   the ability to organize transformative programs .   What you will   do / lead your team to   do:   Manage   intake and   prioritization   to   maintain   HR Technology   roadmaps   and val ue realization metrics . Heavy focus on Workday delivery .   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   & develop   a team of program managers   who   effectively plan,   organize   and execute initiatives.   Manage   the   financials for HR Technology (SW   cost ,   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   ​ What you will need:    Bachelor’s degree   required   10+ years of progressive business experience   del ivering   transform ation   initiative s.   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   Demonstrates complex/unstructured problem solving – from discovery, operationa lizing a solution and execution   Ability to effectively manage multiple stakeholders to ensure everyone feels heard and is aligned on both challenges and potential solutions   Strong quantitative and qualitative business analytics, including ability to turn quantitative analysis into actionable recommendations with measurable business impact   Ability to lead/influence cross-functional teams across all levels of the organization and work collaboratively in a matrixed environment   A bias for action, including balancing tradeoffs, a willingness to roll up their 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   Don’t meet every single requirement? We encourage you to apply anyway. You might just be the right candidate for this, or other roles!  What you will get: 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! ​#LI-RG2 #LI-Hybrid #LI-Technology 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 geographies, cultures, religions, ethniciti