Associate Director

Gartner, Inc. (NYSE: IT) is the world’s leading information technology research and advisory company. We deliver the technology-related insight necessary for our clients to make the right decisions, every day. From CIOs and senior IT leaders in corporations and government agencies, to business leaders in high-tech and telecom enterprises and professional services firms, to technology investors, we are the indispensable partner to 60,000 clients in 10,000 distinct organizations. Through the resources of Gartner Research, Gartner Executive Programs, Gartner Consulting and Gartner Events, we work with every client to research, analyze and interpret the business of IT within the context of their individual role. Founded in 1979, Gartner is headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, U.S.A., and has 4,000 associates, including 1,200 research analysts and consultants in 75 countries. For more information, visit gartner.com. Your Thinking Matters Here: At Gartner, what you say matters — not just to us, but to our 60,000 clients worldwide. Together, our associates deliver the technology-related insight necessary for our clients to make the right decisions, every day. We are the most influential voice in technology today, helping the world's most successful IT and business leaders make critical strategic and investment decisions. 65% of the Fortune 1000 and 80% of the Global 500 support their key technology decisions with Gartner insight. What Makes Gartner Unique: Gartner, Inc. is the leading provider of research and analysis on the global information technology industry. Gartner serves more than 60,000 clients, including chief information officers and other senior IT executives in corporations and government agencies, as well as technology companies and the investment community. The Company focuses on delivering objective, in-depth analysis and actionable advice to enable clients to make more informed business and technology decisions. The Company's businesses consist of Gartner Research and Events for IT professionals; Gartner Executive Programs, membership programs and peer networking services; and Gartner Consulting, customized engagements with a specific emphasis on outsourcing and IT management. Founded in 1979, Gartner is headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, and has 3,700 associates, including 1,200 research analysts and consultants, in 75 locations worldwide. For additional information, visit www.gartner.com. What We Offer: In addition to our highly competitive base salary and commission structure, our benefits are first class. We offer: * Company paid life insurance, long-term disability pay, short-term disability pay, and optional supplemental insurance. * Full medical, including prescription drug coverage, Dental, and Vision * 401K with 100% company match up to 4% with no vesting period. * Profit sharing that is added directly to your 401K of 1% of salary up to $2050 * Employee Stock Option Purchase Plan in which you can purchase stock for 95% of our stock’s opening or closing price (whichever is lower) * Work/life balance is important to us, you accrue 20+ days of paid time off per year and we actually want you to take it! …and an additional 9 paid holidays Position Description Description:The Associate Director is viewed as a key resource in one or more technology areas. The Associate Director is expected to independently manage small to medium sized project teams, and is considered to be fully proficient in full delivery of ERP solutions.Responsibilities include:*Quality Assurance and/or Project Monitoring for implementations of PeopleSoft Campus Solutions (aka Student Administration)including all modules: Student Records, Student Financials, Financial Aid, and Admissions. et with client and develop project questions, gain understanding of the client's environment and assure that recommendations can be implemented. rform analyses and develop client deliverables appropriate to the specific consulting engagement. nduct research as necessary, including market surveys of vendors and users as well as secondary research. alyze research findings and prepare written reports and recommendations, which are normally presented to clients in person. pending on project size, incumbent may supervise other personnel, assign work, establish and maintain schedules, control project expenses and integrate individual work into a coherent and quality deliverable. entify and pursue sales opportunities and leads, which may come from meetings, clients, other consultants, sales force, vendors and others. pport and assist the sales organization by making joint sales calls. ite and present proposals to prospective clients and contracts for engagements. mplete additional projects as required.Qualifications:*At least 2-3 years of ERP implementation experience, on at least 2 projects. *At least one and preferably more than one recent project implementing PeopleSoft Campus Solutions. For higher title we require at least 5 years ERP experience and at least 2 or 3 PeopleSoft Campus Solutions projects. *Candidates should understand all phases of ERP implementation, including design, construction/configuration, testing, training/change management, and cutover. *Strong industry experience in higher education, including an understanding of higher ed business processes including admissions, bursar, registrar, and financial aid. *Strong writing, communcations, and relationship-building skills are critical. *strong project management skillsSalary/Benefits: Salary commensurate with experienceJob Location: New York, NYJob Number: RUSAGTNR242-615644Company URL: http://www.gartner.com/careers