VP, Conference Operations – Growth & Strategy

Gartner; Stamford (CT); Hybrid; USD 132,600 - 221,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus program

401(k) match up to $7,200 per year

Stock purchase plan

Hybrid work environment

Job summary

Gartner seeks a Vice President of Business Operations – Conferences Operations to scale the global conferences function and partner with the GVP and Global Operations Leadership Team. This role requires proven leadership in executive‑level advising, project execution, and interdepartmental collaboration across Gartner.

The VP will oversee design, delivery, budgeting, and strategic portfolio management for large conferences, reporting to the GVP of Conferences Operations in a hybrid, Stamford, CT

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in a strategy or consulting role with operations focus.
• Strong problem solving and data storytelling capabilities.
• Commercial acumen and experience influencing senior leaders.
• Ability to execute with urgency in a fast-paced, scalable environment.
• Excellent communication and collaboration across functions.

Responsibilities

• Support the GVP in identifying, tracking, and leading high‑impact initiatives.
• Drive organizational scalability and efficiency with new tools and processes.
• Lead strategic projects with rigorous data analysis and problem solving.
• Prepare leadership meetings and executive presentations for Gartner.

Skills

Leadership

Executive presence

Strategic thinking

Problem solving

Data storytelling

Project management

Collaboration

Communication

Negotiation

Self-sufficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Job description

Gartner seeks a Vice President of Business Operations – Conferences Operations to scale the global conferences function and partner with the GVP and Global Operations Leadership Team. This role requires proven leadership in executive‑level advising, project execution, and interdepartmental collaboration across Gartner.

The VP will oversee design, delivery, budgeting, and strategic portfolio management for large conferences, reporting to the GVP of Conferences Operations in a hybrid, Stamford, CT