IT Strategy Consulting Lead — Associate Director (CPG/Retail)

Gartner; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 138,000 - 163,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Stock purchase plan

Generous PTO

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Gartner Consulting seeks an Associate Director of IT Strategy Consulting to lead technology initiatives for Package Goods and/or Retail clients. You will guide high-impact projects, manage cross-functional teams, and partner with CIOs to translate insights into strategic outcomes in a rapidly evolving digital economy.

Ideal candidates will bring experience from respected consultancies, strong leadership, and a proven ability to drive revenue while delivering exceptional client value in IT

Qualifications

• Experience within a well-regarded management consultancy in a project delivery and sales capacity.
• Prior experience in a problem-solving capacity such as a solution/technical architect or analyst preferred.
• Experience working with multiple IT solutions.
• Experience working with Consumer Package Goods and/or Retail clients.
• A consistent track record of leading people and building high-performing teams that leverage technology to drive the mission-critical priorities of commercial.
• An ability to inspire and motivate professionals from both technical and non-technical backgrounds towards a common goal.
• Demonstrated intellectual curiosity and the creative development of solutions and strategies to solve client problems. Must adapt Gartner frameworks and methodologies to strike at the heart of a client’s most pressing business challenges.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-level project delivery and client relationship management.
• Manage teams and advise clients at the highest strategic level on both big-picture and tactical matters.
• Focus on how technology enables a wide range of business outcomes.
• Apply Gartner frameworks to address client challenges.

Skills

Consulting leadership

Client relationship

IT strategy

Solution architecture

Team leadership

Sales support

Education

MBA or advanced degree

Job description

Gartner Consulting seeks an Associate Director of IT Strategy Consulting to lead technology initiatives for Package Goods and/or Retail clients. You will guide high-impact projects, manage cross-functional teams, and partner with CIOs to translate insights into strategic outcomes in a rapidly evolving digital economy.

Ideal candidates will bring experience from respected consultancies, strong leadership, and a proven ability to drive revenue while delivering exceptional client value in IT