About the role
About the role:
Gartner Analysts are industry thought leaders who create must-have insights, market predictions and best practices for a broad range of world-leading organizations.This Director role is focused on sourcing, contracts and negotiations for enterprise Digital Experience Platforms, with deep emphasis on the Adobe ecosystem.A Director serves as a leader within Gartner’s Business and Technology Insights (BTI) group, using research, commercial expertise and analytical skills to produce pragmatic and provocative insights that clients consume and apply to advance key business objectives. They are a trusted source of advice for clients, helping procurement, finance, legal, sourcing and business stakeholders navigate complex supplier decisions,contract structures, licensing models and negotiation strategiesthrough in-person meetings, virtual meetings, sales support visits and Gartner conferences.
Whatyou willdo:
Create innovative, thought provoking, and highly leveraged “must-haveinsights” content
Develop newinsightsand ideas through thought leadership and offer compelling, actionable approaches to client's needs and requests that accelerate the client's ability to act
Develop in-depth analysis to identify the root cause of a client’ssourcing, contracting, licensing, negotiation or vendor managementbarriers and reframe thinking to drive strategy forward
Demonstrate thought leadership in establishingInsightspositions across a team of analysts
Bring provocative, independent insightstoGartner leaders that can evolve the course of a research agenda
Research, analyze and predict market, pricing, licensing and commercial negotiationtrends to provide clients and vendors with actionablesourcing and contractinsights
Provide clients and prospects with actionable advice aligned tosourcing strategy, contract structure, negotiation planning, licensing optimization and Digital Experience Platform commercial decision makingvia virtual or face-to-face interactions
Create and deliver high value presentation materials on and off stage for Gartner events, industry and professional association conferences, and client briefings
SupportBTIand Sales: Provide sales support serving as voice of the market to helpInsightsteams create content and to drive engagement with clients to make progress against their critical priorities to grow their business
Provide high quality and timely content peer review
Build credibility as an industry expert to represent Gartnerinsights, methodology and strategy
Actively participate in innovation, ideation, and research discussions and collaborate effectively with peers in theInsightscommunity
Identify research process improvements or develop new processes that help the team andBTI provideexcellent service delivery
Bea mentor and a coach by supporting more junior team members
Be client-centric while actively seeking to help clients engage regularly and often with Gartnerinsightsand interactions
What you will need:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience; Graduate degree preferred
12+ years of relevant field or industry experience
8+ years of experience as a sourcing, contracts and negotiations leader across SaaS/software contract negotiations, technology procurement, category management, vendor management and software asset management within buying organizations, consulting firms, outsourcers or reseller environments. Proven track record leading strategic sourcing initiatives for enterprise Digital Experience Platforms (DXP) and marketing technology investments with a focus on Adobe.
5+ years of hands-on experience on negotiating multi-million-dollar software, SaaS, and services agreements across the Adobe ecosystem, including Adobe Experience Platform (AEP), Adobe Experience Manager (AEM), Marketo, and Adobe Target.
Subject matter expertise in Adobe commercial licensing, enterprise contracting and negotiation strategy, including Enterprise Term License Agreements (ETLAs), VIP/VIP Marketplace subscriptions, Master Services Agreements (MSAs), Order Forms, Statements of Work (SOWs), Service Level Agreements (SLAs), and/or Data Processing Agreements (DPAs). Deep understanding of Digital Experience Platform (DXP) commercial models, Adobe Experience Cloud products, licensing optimization, software governance, contract risk, pricing leverage and strategic supplier negotiations.
Trustedadvisorto Procurement, Finance, Legal, sourcing and business stakeholders, driving vendor consolidation, commercial optimization, contract governance, negotiation strategy and improved governance across technology portfolios.
Experience innegotiating with and managingother major vendors (e.g.,AWS, Google, Salesforce, SAP, Oracle, or ServiceNow) is desired.
Executive presence;able toimmediately establish credibility with executives and additional stakeholders
Strong organizational skills; ability to work under tight deadlines and produce high quality deliverables
Demonstrableexcellence in research and writing ability
Strong written and verbal proficiency, analytical and presentation skills; ability to engage clients and respond effectively to questions
Proficient in analyzing and synthesizing data; can effectively apply patterns and frameworks while drawing and defending conclusions to client challenges
Strong communication skills -able to explain complex concepts concisely and simply
Subject matter expertise;comfortable presenting at large and small-scale speaking engagements
Strong business and financial acumen
Deep knowledge of the global and competitive landscape within subject area as well as the interplay in that market
Ability to work independently, while also being intrinsically motivated to collaborate across teams and support the workflow of others, in a multicultural global team
Learning agile and adept with navigating highly matrixed environments
Ability to represent Gartner's research methodology and strategies effectively at all levels
Willingness and ability to travel up to 25% (where applicable)
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 business and technology insights, helping enterprise leaders and their teams succeed with their mission-critical priorities.
Since our founding in 1979, we’ve grown to 20,000 associates globally who support over 13,000 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 vast, virtually untapped market potential offers limitless opportunities – opportunities that may not even exist right now – for you to grow professionally and flourish personally. 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.
Gartner is the world authority on AI
At Gartner, you’ll join a company at the very center of the AI revolution. Gartner has proactive, objective guidance throughout clients’ AI journeys. We set the standard for how organizations leverage artificial intelligence to drive meaningful impact. You’ll have access to unmatched resources, expertise, and technology, and play a key role in helping Gartner and our clients innovate and grow as we leverage AI to transform business and technology landscapes.
It’s an exciting time to be at Gartner, with limitless opportunities to make a real impact, grow your skills, and build a lasting, meaningful career in a field that’s reshaping the way we operate. If you’re passionate about AI and want to be part of a team that’s guiding the leaders who shape the world, Gartner is the place for you.
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.
Gartner believes in fair and equitable pay. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is 148,000 USD - 175,500 USD. Please note that actual salaries may vary within the range, or be above or below the range, based on factors including, but not limited to, education, training, experience, professional achievement, business need, and location. In addition to base salary, employees will participate in either an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, or a role-based, uncapped sales incentive plan. Our talent acquisition team will provide the specific opportunity on our bonus or incentive programs to eligible candidates. We also offer market leading benefit programs including generous PTO, a 401k match up to $7,200 per year, the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount, and more.The policy of Gartner is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, citizenship status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status and to seek to advance the principles of equal employment opportunity.
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