Associate Director Consulting

Gartner; Stamford (CT); Hybrid; USD 138,000 - 163,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Generous PTO

401(k) match up to $7,200

Stock purchase program

Job summary

Gartner seeks an experienced Consulting Associate Director to lead ERP Cloud engagements, manage project delivery, and oversee client relationships. You will guide teams, shape scope and design, and ensure on-time deliverables in a hybrid work setting.

The role requires 5+ years in ERP Cloud consulting (Oracle/Workday/SAP), strong finance knowledge, and prior consultancy delivery experience. Sales exposure is a plus, with a focus on building high-performing teams and driving outcomes for state

Qualifications

• MBA or other advanced degree preferred.
• 5+ years of extensive experience in ERP Cloud Consulting within Oracle, Workday, or SAP.
• Understanding of finance business capabilities.
• Experience within a well-regarded management consultancy in project delivery. Sales experience is a plus.
• Prior experience in a problem-solving capacity such as a workstream lead preferred.
• Experience working with State and Local Government clients.
• Demonstrated ability to lead people and build high-performing teams leveraging technology and research.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing consulting engagements, budgeting, scoping, and designing project roadmaps to align with timelines and scopes.
• Creating high-quality deliverables such as slide decks, manuals, requirements, and quantitative models.
• Building credibility with client management and managing engagement scope expectations.
• Developing engagement hypotheses and training others on problem-solving techniques.
• Providing timely feedback and coaching on projects.
• Applying AI insights to enhance client projects and efficiency.
• Assisting in client interviews and workshops and helping with hiring processes.
• Meeting utilization and sales targets.

Skills

Project delivery

Client management

Team leadership

Budgeting

Scoping

Roadmap design

Mentoring

Education

MBA

Advanced degree

Tools

Oracle ERP Cloud

Workday

SAP

Job description

About This Role

Our Consulting Associate Directors are responsible for project delivery and oversight along with client relationship management. You will manage teams as an engagement manager, responsible for leading the team to completion and ensuring deliverables are turned in on time. You will also help to create the scope and the design of the overall project.

What You’ll Do

• Overseeing consulting engagements, contributing to budgeting, scoping, and designing project roadmaps to ensure deliverables align with timelines and statement of work objectives.
• Creating high-quality project work-products/deliverables such as slide decks/presentations, technical or business documents (manuals, requirements), and quantitative models.
• Building credibility with client management-level staff, setting the standard for engagement teams, and proactively managing client expectations of engagement scope.
• Developing engagement hypotheses based on client context, identifying problem-solving techniques, and training others on these techniques.
• Providing timely, constructive feedback on projects and proactively engaging in formal and informal feedback/coaching.
• Leveraging knowledge of AI to identify opportunities for its application in client projects, enhancing effectiveness and efficiency.
• Assisting in client interviews and workshops (facilitation/content).
• Meeting utilization and sales targets.
• Participating in hiring new associates.
• Mentoring junior associates and guiding them in project delivery.

What You’ll Need

• MBA or other advanced degree preferred.
• 5+ years of extensive experience in ERP Cloud Consulting within Oracle, Workday, or SAP.
• Understanding of finance business capabilities.
• Experience within a well-regarded management consultancy in project delivery. Sales experience is a plus.
• Prior experience in a problem-solving capacity such as a workstream lead preferred.
• Experience working with multiple IT or Technology solutions.
• Experience working with State and Local Government clients.
• Consistent track record of leading people and building high-performing teams that leverage technology and research to drive the mission‑critical priorities of state and local government entities.
• Ability to inspire and motivate professionals from both technical and non‑technical backgrounds towards a common goal.
• Unwavering commitment to the success of your team, with willingness to provide constructive/corrective action when needed.
• Demonstrated intellectual curiosity and creative development of solutions and strategies to solve client problems; must adapt Gartner frameworks and methodologies to address clients’ most pressing business challenges.
• Ability to be hands‑on and manage multiple client priorities simultaneously.
• Comfortable influencing and building trust‑based, value‑added relationships with senior executives, both internally and externally.
• Coachable and embracing of best practices and feedback as a means of continuous improvement.
• Consistently high achiever marked by perseverance, humility, and a positive outlook in the face of challenges.
• Relentless focus on delivery excellence and client satisfaction.
• Ability to set a high standard of achievement on engagement teams and internal initiatives, helping instill a growth mindset in others.
• Experience leading an ERP Cloud workstream.
• Successful completion of at least one full life cycle ERP Cloud implementation (Oracle, Workday, or SAP).

Who You Are

• You enjoy learning and challenging yourself every day through working with colleagues from different backgrounds.
• Self‑starter and a quick learner, you demonstrate a no‑limits mindset.
• Passionate about technology and helping clients in the time of industry disruption led by technology evolution.
• High‑performing team player with a passion for intercultural communication and collaboration.

Benefits

Gartner offers world‑class benefits, highly competitive compensation and disproportionate rewards for top performers. In our hybrid work environment, we provide the flexibility and support for you to thrive — working virtually when it’s productive to do so and getting together with colleagues in a vibrant community that is purposeful, engaging and inspiring.

The base salary range for this role is 138,000 USD – 163,000 USD. Employees will participate in an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, or a role‑based, uncapped sales incentive plan. We also offer market leading benefit programs including generous PTO, a 401(k) match up to $7,200 per year, the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount, and more.

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 and to seek to advance the principles of equal employment opportunity.

Gartner is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers, including job seekers with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation.