Associate Director Consulting (Engagement Manager)

About the role

Gartner is looking for an Associate Director Consulting (Engagement Manager) to work remotely, covering project delivery and oversight and client relationship management. As engagement manager you lead a team to completion, define the project scope and design, and act as the main point of contact for client management-level staff.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee consulting engagements, contribute to budgeting, scoping and project roadmaps, and ensure deliverables meet timelines and statement of work objectives.
• Create project deliverables such as slide decks, presentations, technical or business documents and quantitative models.
• Build credibility with client management-level staff, set the standard for engagement teams and manage client expectations of scope.
• Develop engagement hypotheses, identify problem-solving techniques and train others on them.
• Provide timely, constructive feedback and coaching, and use AI to improve client project effectiveness and efficiency.
• Assist in client interviews and workshops, meet utilization and sales targets, and help hire new associates.
• Mentor junior associates and guide them in project delivery.

Required profile

• 5+ years of extensive experience in ERP Cloud consulting within Oracle, Workday or SAP.
• Understanding of finance business capabilities.
• Experience in a well-regarded management consultancy delivering projects; prior problem-solving experience such as a workstream lead preferred.
• Experience with multiple IT solutions, state and local government clients, and leading an ERP Cloud workstream.
• Successful completion of at least one full-life-cycle ERP Cloud implementation (Oracle, Workday or SAP).
• Sales experience is a plus; MBA or other advanced degree preferred.

Required skills

• Ability to influence and build trust-based relationships with senior executives, internally and externally.
• Hands-on approach, able to manage multiple client priorities at once.
• Adaptability to Gartner frameworks and methodologies, and comfort with AI applications in client projects.

What we offer

• Base salary estimated between 138,000 and 163,000 USD, with an annual bonus or an uncapped sales incentive plan.
• Hybrid work, generous PTO, 401k match up to 7,200 USD per year, and the option to buy company stock at a discount.