Software Engineering/Applications Leadership Advisory - Executive Technology Services for Globa[...]

Gartner; Connecticut; Remote; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Gartner seeks an experienced leader in software engineering to manage a global advisory service for enterprise IT leaders. The ideal candidate will have over 20 years in software engineering leadership and experience with direct reporting to C-level executives.

Your role will involve managing a portfolio of clients, delivering value through various engagements, and driving member retention. Strong relationship-building and problem-solving skills are essential, and a master's degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• 20+ years of software engineering leadership experience.
• Experience coaching and mentoring senior executives.
• Direct reporting to a CIO as Director or VP of Software Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of 28–30 clients who are software engineering leaders.
• Deliver value through workshops and webinars.
• Drive member retention and provide actionable advice.

Skills

Critical thinking and problem-solving skills

Excellent relationship-building skills

Excellent listening and verbal communication skills

Strong time-management and organizational skills

Education

University graduate (Masters preferred)

Job description

Enterprise IT Leaders – Global Enterprise – Software Engineering/Applications Advisory

Enterprise IT Leaders (EITL) is an executive‑level advisory service that delivers expert insight and guidance tailored to each member’s context and most critical initiatives. EITL covers seven domains within IT: Applications, Data & Analytics, Enterprise Architecture, Infrastructure & Operations, Program & Portfolio Management, Security & Risk, Sourcing & Vendor Management.

What You’ll Do

• Manage a portfolio of 28–30 clients, typically software engineering and applications leaders reporting to CIOs in global Fortune 100–500 organizations.
• Deliver value through regular briefings, on‑site workshops, roundtables, webinars, and participation in relevant Gartner events.
• Coach and mentor clients on critical initiatives for the software engineering space, leveraging your own experience and Gartner’s research.
• Leverage subject‑matter expertise and Gartner’s intellectual property to provide value to members.
• Align your work with members’ overall objectives to focus on highest‑priority initiatives; track and report value delivered.
• Drive and participate in all phases of the member lifecycle: understand needs, align initiatives, engage and deliver value, capture and articulate results, and utilize learning, teaching, and coaching skills.
• Responsible for member retention/renewal of subscription‑based service through strategic partnership and impact on clients’ objectives.
• Host and/or participate in periodic onsite member activities including workshops, presentations, roundtables, and webinars.
• Collaborate with other Leadership Partners in the software engineering domain to improve team effectiveness and drive innovation as the domain evolves.

What You’ll Need

• University graduate (Masters preferred).
• 20+ years of software engineering leadership experience, including full responsibility for a portfolio of enterprise applications and the application lifecycle (strategy, architecture, selection, deployment, operation, evolution, retirement).
• Direct reporting to a CIO as Director or Leader of Software Engineering or VP of Enterprise Applications.
• Critical thinking and problem‑solving skills to assess member situations and provide actionable, outcome‑based advice.
• High tolerance and ability to lead and manage ambiguous situations.
• Excellent relationship‑building skills, including experience working with senior executives.
• Excellent listening and verbal communication skills.
• Experience coaching and mentoring senior executives.
• Strong time‑management and organizational skills.

Subject Matter Expertise

We are looking for an individual who has held the role of Director or VP of Software Engineering or Enterprise Applications and has owned the full lifecycle of the application portfolio. Demonstrated knowledge of software trends, emerging best practices for front‑end and full‑stack product design, and ability to articulate technology and business adoption scenarios are required. A management‑consulting background, experience leading large‑scale ERP programs, and involvement in digital transformation initiatives are highly desirable.

In addition, experience with modern enterprise application lifecycle management approaches, such as:

• Moving from a Project to Product Focused Organization
• Leading a Product Organization
• Building Digital Platform(s)
• Transforming Solution Delivery (Agile, DevOps, Design Thinking)
• Customer Experience (Sales, Service, Digital Commerce)
• Application Strategy
• Application Rationalization
• Application Organizational Design
• Business Value Realization
• ERP Transformation Initiatives
• Cloud First Initiatives

Equality Statement

The policy of Gartner is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, caste, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, citizenship status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Gartner affirmatively seeks to advance the principles of equal employment opportunity and values diversity and inclusion.

Job Requisition ID: 104670