Director of IT Strategy & Transformation (Hybrid)

Gartner; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 168,000 - 199,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K matching

Medical, Dental & Vision

Parental Leave

Generous PTO

Job summary

Gartner Consulting in Chicago seeks a director-level professional to lead IT cost management and technology strategy initiatives. You will guide senior client executives, optimize IT spend, and oversee delivery across multiple high-impact projects.

Ideal candidates bring 5–10 years of experience in IT strategy, vendor governance, and IT service contracting, with a CPA or equivalent certification preferred. A hybrid work model is offered with competitive compensation in USD.

Qualifications

• Experience in IT cost management and budgeting for large IT programs.
• Knowledge of IT procurement/purchasing/vendor governance.
• Ability to quantify current vs. future state IT spend and optimization potential.
• Experience with pricing models (managed services, T&M, project-based).
• Strong communication and leadership across technical and non-technical teams.
• Proven track record leading high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead project delivery and client relationship management at the strategic level.
• Advise clients on IT value realization and spend optimization.
• Drive alignment of IT strategies with business objectives.
• Identify cost optimization opportunities and benchmark against industry norms.
• Coach and mentor teams to deliver measurable business outcomes.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure successful program execution.

Skills

IT Financial Management

IT services environments

IT services agreements

Cost allocation & pricing

People leadership

Client relationship management

Data-driven decision making

Analytical mindset

Intellectual curiosity

Hands-on multi-priority management

Education

CPA or similar industry certification

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Gartner Consulting in Chicago seeks a director-level professional to lead IT cost management and technology strategy initiatives. You will guide senior client executives, optimize IT spend, and oversee delivery across multiple high-impact projects.

Ideal candidates bring 5–10 years of experience in IT strategy, vendor governance, and IT service contracting, with a CPA or equivalent certification preferred. A hybrid work model is offered with competitive compensation in USD.