Manager, Conferences (Process Improvement & Operations)

We are seeking a results-oriented Manager to define and document operating procedures for conference delivery involving multiple teams and stakeholders.  The ideal candidate will have experience in organizing events, sponsorships, or conferences, along with a demonstrated track record in effective project management.  The ideal candidate will also be able to identify and implement process efficiencies and create tools to support conference delivery.  As financial management is a critical component of conference delivery, experience managing large event budgets is required.

Develop and execute operational strategies and process improvements to enhance conference delivery, drive efficiencies, and support business objectives. Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure new initiatives or programs are aligned to their needs. Develop processes to ensure effective conference financial management (expenses and revenue) including forecasts, budget writing, and investments.  Monitor and report on key performance metrics, providing actionable insights to leadership. Manage complex projects with multiple stakeholders, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality outcomes.

Bachelor’s degree required. 5+ years of experience in event, sponsorship, or conference operations. Demonstrated success in process improvement, project management, and team leadership. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a track record of driving operational excellence. Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management abilities. #conferences #LI-BO2 #LI-hybrid 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?