Strategic Programs Lead, Conferences Calendar & Operations

Gartner Inc.; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 93,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Gartner is seeking a seasoned Project Leader to drive the global event calendar for the GCC portfolio. You will coordinate cross-functional workstreams, analyze capacity and attendee projections, and push data-driven decisions to optimize scheduling, budgets, and sponsor opportunities.

The role emphasizes executive communication and strategic impact within a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate has 10+ years in project management, strong senior-level collaboration skills, and a track

Qualifications

• Experience leading complex programs with multiple variables and dependencies.
• Strong interpersonal skills, especially with senior professionals.
• Creative, strategic thinker with keen attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to drive continuous improvement and manage change.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end process to identify and confirm event dates with stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain an event calendar aligned with P&L goals and revenue opportunities.
• Partner with teams to select dates/venues considering growth, holidays and calendars.
• Manage calendar approvals and change management, escalating to leadership as needed.
• Lead calendar communications with timely status updates and reporting.
• Analyze venue capacity and attendee projections to align with business needs.
• Build tools and reports for scalable attendee and sponsorship capacity analysis.
• Analyze sponsorship growth opportunities for profitability and demand.
• Manage agendas and presentations for key initiatives meetings.

Skills

Problem solving

Data-driven

Drive / Self-sufficiency

Intellectual curiosity

Communication

Collaboration

Executive presence

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Gartner is seeking a seasoned Project Leader to drive the global event calendar for the GCC portfolio. You will coordinate cross-functional workstreams, analyze capacity and attendee projections, and push data-driven decisions to optimize scheduling, budgets, and sponsor opportunities.

The role emphasizes executive communication and strategic impact within a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate has 10+ years in project management, strong senior-level collaboration skills, and a track