A career at Gartner Consulting will be unlike any other you have had. Whilst we are passionate about technology and its application our true passion is attracting the most innovative, creative, talented and driven consultants to take our world renowned Gartner Research to a whole new level. Due to our success, Gartner is currently in the process of expanding its high-performance consulting team. As one of our talented consultants you will be given the opportunity to work on some of the most innovative and exciting business-centric and technology-driven engagements in the marketplace today. Gartner has no downstream commitments or associations with suppliers of ICT services that would prejudice our unbiased assessments. The Manufacturing & Retail business is an important part of Gartner’s current success. To support our future ambitions, we are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated IT strategy consultant to play a key role in the development of this sector. Gartner’s strategy, which you will be implementing, is to focus on a small number of clients, with whom we will build strategic relationships, based on consulting capabilities in world class areas of expertise: IT Strategy Digital Strategy and Transformation IT Cost Optimisation Applications Modernisation (including ERP) Infrastructure Modernisation Sourcing IT Security Led by our Managing Partners, we develop long-lasting relationships with select clients by selling and delivering large, high impact engagements focused on our clients‘ most important IT initiatives, using repeatable solutions based on distinctive capabilities and a high degree of industry relevance in our top talent engagement teams. Gartner engagements are typically high-value, strategic engagements, ranging from 3 months or more and worth up to $1m+. Gartner is not transaction oriented, we concentrate on our overall relationship with a client, not selling a large transaction. Teams are formed from industry and solution experts, often, but not exclusively drawn from our European consulting group. Team sizes are usually up to five consultants, and seldom over ten. Job Requirements Role Accountabilities and duties: You will be working within our clients’ organisations to make a real difference in delivering business value, assist our clients in successfully managing their technology investments and define their “Go-to-Market” IT strategies. As a successful Consultant, you will: Gain understanding of the engagement objectives, of the client's strategy, environment and constraints and assure that recommendations can be implemented; Analyze Gartner Research, leverage Gartner Consulting IP and methodologies, and prepare written reports and management presentations of analysis and recommendations; Leverage mastered classical standard methodologies such as financial analysis, causal analysis, risk analysis and standard consulting management skills such as facilitation, interview, etc. Participate as a member of Gartner teams in the creation of high quality diagnostics and actionable strategic results; Develop and maintain client relationships; Illustrate Gartner world-class brand by attitude and mind-set. Requirements Minimum 3 years of diversified strategic IT experience (technology, organisation and processes). Consulting experience in a similar role in a professional services firm or industry experience at a strategic or management level. Deeper knowledge of one or more of the following is a plus: -IT strategy -IT organization & governance -Enterprise Architecture -IT/Business Process Outsourcing -Critical Program Management support (QA, risk, audit) -IT performance optimization Ability to articulate IT strategies and understand business strategies and the alignment of both. Analytical skills and ability to work with facts and figures; ability to manage budgets. Excellent presentation and communication skills, both written and spoken. Flexible and adaptable, able to change direction quickly and thoughtfully under changing client needs. Willingness and ability to both work on an individual delivery basis and as part of a team structure. University degree required. Willingness to travel up to 10% Fluency in English with other languages highly desired
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