Director

RESEARCH DIRECTOR - GARTNER CONSULTING
SOFTWARE OPTIMISATION STRATEGY - SAP
Flexible Location

Backed by the incredible insight of Gartner Research, Gartner growing Consulting business helps the world's leading organisations to stay ahead of the digital curve.

Due to continued strong growth, we are currently looking for a talented software consulting professional (Software Contract Negotiation management, Vendor Strategy and Advisory, Sourcing and Vendor Management (SVM), Cost Optimisation etc), with deep knowledge of SAP, to join an elite team providing optimisation expertise to Gartner's clients.

The Director will lead an SAP centre of excellence and work directly with clients, and Gartner Managing Partners, helping to establish long-term cost optimisation opportunities and strategic software contract advisory.

We seek candidates with the ability to advise large-scale organisations with their strategic aims;
the skills and experience required:

• Experience in an ITAM organization/discipline (Senior Manager or similar grade in an IT Services business, Consulting firm, or end user environment)

• Skilled in:
  Software Contract Negotiation, Software and Vendor Strategy, Sourcing and Vendor Management (SVM), Software Procurement, IT Sourcing, Cost Optimisation

• In-depth understanding of Licensing and contracting with SAP

• Ability to analyze large volumes of data and produce logical conclusions

• Articulate and succinct communication skills both verbally and in writing.

This is a great leadership opportunity to join a growing world-class consulting business, working with Tier 1 clients across Europe.

Who are we?

At 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 insight, helping enterprise leaders and their teams succeed with their mission-critical priorities.

Since our founding in 1979, we've grown to more than 20,000 associates globally who support 15,000 client enterprises in 90 countries and territories. We do important, interesting and substantive work that matters. That's why we hire associates with the intellectual curiosity, energy and drive to want to make a difference. The bar is unapologetically high. So is the impact you can have here.

What makes Gartner a great place to work?

Our sustained success creates limitless opportunities for you to grow professionally and flourish personally. We have a vast, virtually untapped market potential ahead of us, providing you with an exciting trajectory long into the future. How far you go is driven by your passion and performance.

We hire remarkable people who collaborate and win as a team. Together, our singular, unifying goal is to deliver results for our clients.

Our teams are inclusive and composed of individuals from different geographies, cultures, religions, ethnicities, races, genders, sexual orientations, abilities and generations.

We invest in great leaders who bring out the best in you and the company, enabling us to multiply our impact and results. This is why, year after year, we are recognized worldwide as a great place to work .

What do we offer?

Gartner offers world-class benefits, highly competitive compensation and disproportionate rewards for top performers.

In our hybrid work environment, we provide the flexibility and support for you to thrive - working virtually when it's productive to do so and getting together with colleagues in a vibrant community that is purposeful, engaging and inspiring.

Ready to grow your career with Gartner? Join us.

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Job Requisition ID:
80350

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