Associate Director-Application component manager

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 Applications Component Manager oversees the execution of all applications projects within the overall Program to ensure that the expectations for the agreed upon scope and associated contract are met. The Applications Component Manager is responsible for working directly with the Gartner team to manage contract status, budget tracking and resources for each application project. The Applications Component Manager will provide a monthly summary report and briefing on all contract status information to the client for all applications projects. The Applications Component Manager also oversees the time reporting process for all applications projects.The Applications Component Manager works closely with the client and 3rd party vendor leads to develop strategy and coordinate project activity and oversee all aspects of project execution from scope of work development and project initiation to implementation and system acceptance. The Applications Component Manager provides recommendations to client leads as to the deliverables, status, risks, issues, etc., for effective decision making.The Applications Component Manager provides key project information and escalates critical Program issues through the Gartner PM and DPMs to facilitate resolution and timely decision-making. Responsibilities include:- Oversee Gartner Program management activities for component projects- Facilitate development and execution of track strategy- Facilitate development of strategies for component projects- Work with client Project Team and 3rd party vendors to develop component project scopes of work- Oversee scope development process- Facilitate communication of contract status information between Gartner team and client project team; provide summary briefings on contract status, budget and resources to the client- Oversee time reporting process by 3rd party vendors as required- Participate in all project status meetings and design meetings as appropriate- Facilitate issue escalation to client leads and stakeholders- Facilitate weekly briefing with the client team- Facilitate weekly issues/status meetings with client and 3rd party vendors- Coordinate vendor contract oversight with Gartner team- Review all component project deliverables for applications projects- Develop/document analysis and recommendations for facility project issues as required- Facilitate briefings for client project team and stakeholders on key issues as requiredQualifications:Qualifications Specific experience working with public safety applications is required. Applications project management-experience with specific applications design, development implementation and integration experience including requirements definition, implementation strategy, implementation oversight, procurement planning and testing. - A specific knowledge of public safety applications including: Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD), Automated Vehicle Location (AVL), Mobile Data Systems (MDS), Message Switching Systems (MSS), Geographic Information Systems (GIS)- Requirements definition- Development of scopes of work and procurement documentation- General understanding of public safety applications trends and associated technologies- General understanding of public safety environments, operations and culture - Strong project management experience and knowledge of project management practices and methodologies- At least 5 years of "hands on" management consulting experience in conducting strategy level consulting projects- Excellent written and verbal communication skills- Graduate level degree, preferably MPA, MBA, MS is preferred- Track record in project managing large strategy level consulting engagements- Strong project oversight/IV&V experience for large projects.- Knowledge of city government process and culture is highly desirable.Required Managerial/Interpersonal Skills: - Ability to analyze problems- Use judgement effectively- Make decisions- Excellent listening skills- Excellent writing skills- Excellent oral communication skills- Resourcefulness- Conflict resolution skills.Salary/Benefits: > $100,000Job Location: New York City, NYJob Number: RUSAGTNR228-612411Company URL: http://www.gartner.com/careers