Associate Director, Technology Strategy Consulting

ph3About the role: /h3pHybrid working based in Rome or Milan /ph3About the role: /h3pGartner's Consulting business is an extension of Gartner's industry?leading IT Research.
From CIOs, to leaders in business and government, we help Gartner clients across enterprises translate insights into transformational actions and achieve their mission?critical priorities.
Leveraging the breadth of Gartner's resources, Consulting is growing rapidly, with unlimited potential to continue expanding our client base.
Technology Strategy Consulting.
We help the C?suite make the right decisions based on how technology can transform their businesses.
In today's world, a consulting firm that is "born digital", (with the ability to directly leverage the full power of Gartner's research and insights) has relevance to the most important strategic decisions any business will make.
/ph3What you'll do /h3pOur Consulting Associate Directors are responsible for high-level project delivery and oversight along with client relationship management.
You will manage teams, and advise clients at the highest strategic level on both big-picture and tactical matters, focusing on how technology enables a wide range of business outcomes.
/ph3What you'll need: /h3ulliExperience within a well-regarded management consultancy in an engagement leadership capacity /liliExperience across a range of AI and Generative AI topics, such as: /liliAI and Generative AI strategy /liliAI transformation programmes and enterprise adoption /liliLarge Language Models (LLMs), foundation models, multimodal AI, and AI agents /liliGenerative AI architecture, including cloud, on-premise, hybrid, and multi-model environments /liliKnowledge of scalable, secure, responsible, and cost-effective AI solutions /liliAI use-case identification, prioritisation, business case development, and value realisation /liliAI operating models, governance frameworks, policies, and controls /liliResponsible AI, including privacy, security, explainability, bias, safety, intellectual property, and regulatory compliance /liliAI risk management, model evaluation, monitoring, and assurance /liliData strategy, data governance, data quality, and data readiness for AI adoption /liliMLOps and LLMOps, including model deployment, lifecycle management, observability, and continuous improvement /liliAI architecture and modernisation experience, including integrating Generative AI into existing applications, business processes, and customer journeys /liliExperience evaluating an organisation's data, technology, and AI capabilities against long-term business objectives /liliExperience selecting and evaluating AI platforms, foundation models, technology vendors, and implementation approaches /liliExperience developing AI roadmaps, target operating models, capability requirements, implementation plans, and transformation programmes /liliExperience delivering AI proofs of concept and supporting the transition of solutions from experimentation into production /liliUnderstanding of the organisational and workforce implications of AI, including skills, culture, operating processes, and change management /liliDemonstrated intellectual curiosity and the ability to assist in the creative development of solutions and strategies to solve client problems /liliAn ability to be hands?on and to manage multiple client priorities simultaneously /liliMBA or other advanced degree preferred /li /ulh3Consulting Experience: /h3ulliExperience within a well-regarded management consultancy in a project delivery capacity.
/liliPrior experience in a problem-solving capacity such as a solution/technical architect or analyst preferred.
/liliA consistent track record of leading people and building high?performing teams that leverage technology to drive the mission?critical priorities of commercial or government entities.
/liliAn ability to inspire and motivate professionals from both technical and non?technical backgrounds towards a common goal.
/liliDemonstrated intellectual curiosity and the creative development of solutions and strategies to solve client problems.
/liliMust adapt Gartner frameworks and methodologies to strike at the heart of a client's most pressing business challenges.
/liliAn ability to be hands?on and to manage multiple client priorities simultaneously.
/liliExcellence in written and verbal communication.
/liliExpertise with strategic consulting frameworks.
/liliBuilding rapid proto?types for presentations / sales proposals.
/liliExcellent people skills and customer relationship track record; Experience in developing client business relationships as part of a commercial organisation; #LI-JD5 /li /ulh3Who are we?
/h3pAt Gartner, Inc. (NYSE:IT), we guide the leaders who shape the world.
Our mission relies on expert analysis and bold ideas to deliver actionable, objective business and technology insights, helping enterprise leaders and t