Project Associate - Research Conferences Programs

Project Associate

About the role: 

As a Project Associate and a member of our project management team, you will work with Gartner’s Research Conferences Programs team and will be responsible for active involvement, and/or provide support to multiple processes and projects for the Research Conferences Programs as well as partners with Content Lifecycle COE teams and others. We are looking for a self-driven, detail-oriented, and deadline-focused individual who can oversee multiple projects at a time, has excellent written and verbal communication skills to communicate professionally with internal stakeholders, has lateral problem-solving skills, has the ability to translate requirements into actionable and testable stories and acceptance criteria, and has the ability to understand complex environments.

What you will do: 

• Review and analyze client requirements in detail and capture relevant information.
• Utilize existing data to inform project decisions and drive team productivity. 
• Maintain high levels of individual output and production.
• Use strong problem-solving skills to assist in data capture and entry. Resolve complex project issues with a collaborative, solution-oriented approach.
• Collaborate/Coordinate with internal and external teams/stakeholders on a regular basis.
• Contribute to and evolve processes and tools to effectively and efficiently serve internal stakeholders to meet their product requirements at agreed-to service levels.
• Own, manage and complete projects and special assignments.
• Apply and follow process and project management methodology and best practices for all projects, underpinned by fact-based data and supporting change management initiatives.  
• Deliver input for regular project reporting (monthly/quarterly) to communicate progress.
• Meet or exceed delivery deadlines.
• Prioritize work and projects based on business imperatives.
• Manage different mailboxes/projects and action/respond to requests.
• Facilitate communication globally with the Research Conferences Programs team, and project management peers to meet daily deliverables, always with a sense of urgency and across appropriate platforms.
• Work collaboratively with team members to meet stakeholder needs and business objectives.
• Provide floating support for teammates on various projects as needed.

What you will need:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent required
• 1-3 years project management or coordination experience in a fast-paced environment
• Well versed with the use of Google Workspace (Google Docs, Sheets, and Drive), and MS Suite (Outlook, Teams, Excel and PPT)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, collaboration skills and presentation skills
• Proven track record in handling multiple priority projects and meeting tight deadlines.
• Ability to provide input to ensure administrative processes and standards are consistent and effective.
• Self-discipline to work independently and being able to handle multiple projects/tasks concurrently.
• Great Attention to detail and ability to keep tasks structured and organized.
• Strong time management, planning, and organization skills.
• Ability to recognize and troubleshoot errors.
• Desire to learn new tools, technologies, and business processes.
• Flexible, adaptable, and team oriented

What you will get:

• Competitive salary, generous paid time off policy, charity match program, Medical, Dental & Vision Plans, Parental Leave, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), 401K matching and more!
• Collaborative, team-oriented culture that embraces diversity. 
• Professional development and unlimited growth opportunities

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 21,000 associates globally who support ~14,000 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.

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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Experience Level

Mid Level