Project Manager

About This Role

This is an individual contributor role. Splits time in a project management capacity and supporting reporting and analytics.

Major Responsibilities/Accountabilities

Project manager for various Finance Source To Pay (S2P) initiatives, including business and technical process changes, reporting enhancements, and application implementations. This includes managing projects through all phases: initiation, where project scope, objectives, and deliverables are defined in collaboration with stakeholders; planning, involving the development of detailed project plans, timelines, milestones, resource allocation, and risk management strategies; execution, coordinating and overseeing the implementation of project activities to ensure alignment with project goals and timelines; monitoring and controlling, tracking project progress, managing changes, and addressing any issues to ensure the project stays on track; and closing, ensuring successful project completion, including final deliverables, project documentation, and post-implementation reviews.

Project Management

• •Project Planning: Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables in collaboration with senior management, stakeholders and third parties/vendors.
• •Timeline Management: Develop detailed project plans, including timelines, milestones, and resource allocation.
• •Risk Management: Identify potential project risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• •Stakeholder Communication: Maintain regular communication with stakeholders, providing updates on project status, issues, and changes.
• •Quality Assurance: Ensure project deliverables meet quality standards and stakeholder expectations.
• •Documentation: Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including plans, reports, and post-project evaluations.

Reporting & Collaboration

• •Self-Service Analytics Development: Partner in the development of self-service analytics solutions
• •Requirements Documentation: Understand and document business requirements for reporting and analytics projects.
• •Cross-Team Collaboration: Engage in cross-team collaboration with multiple business units, working with individuals who have varying levels of analytical experience within those units.

Internal and External Relationships/Interactions

• •Gartner Finance+ Teams, IT, Financial Systems Support, and Other Business Units: Collaborate closely with these teams to gather requirements, share insights, and ensure alignment on project goals and reporting needs.
• •Immediate Team Members: Work collaboratively with team members on assigned tasks, leveraging each other's strengths to achieve common objectives.
• •Senior Staff and Supervisors: Seek guidance and mentorship from senior team members or supervisors within the department to enhance your skills and ensure adherence to best practices.
• •Direct Supervisors: Regularly communicate updates, progress, and any potential issues to direct supervisors to maintain transparency and receive timely feedback.
• •Internal Team Members: Build strong rapport and foster a collaborative environment to facilitate teamwork and ensure successful project and reporting outcomes.
• •External Third Parties/Vendors/Suppliers: Occasionally interact with external vendors or clients under supervision to gather information, provide updates, or address specific needs related to projects or reporting.

Education/Certifications

• •Bachelor’s degree is required. Degree with a concentration in Finance, Operations, Statistics or Business Administration preferred
• •Technical Foundation
• •Strong Microsoft office skills, including MS Visio (for process design/architecture)
• •Proficiency in using Collaboration tools like Shared Google Drives & MS SharePoints is a must
• •Experience in Data Analysis and Visualization using Excel (MS Power BI is a plus).

Professional Experience

2-3 years of experience in business operations, with a focus on project management and/or reporting and analytics. Familiarity with processes around Procure-to-Pay, Travel & Expense or a similar area of finance would be an advantage.

Technical/Professional Skills & Competencies

• •Adaptability: Effectively adapts to new technical tools and methodologies, staying current with industry trends and best practices.
• •Communication Skills: Possesses good oral and written communication skills, with the ability to convey requests clearly, concisely, and in a timely fashion. Capable of developing and conducting effective summaries for project stakeholders.
• •Initiative and Proactivity: Demonstrates initiative and a willingness to take on projects proactively, showing a strong drive to contribute to team success.
• •Adaptability to Change: Exhibits the ability to adapt to a constantly changing environment, maintaining flexibility and resilience.
• •Team Player: Works well within a team, displaying good interpersonal skills and the ability to build strong working relationships.
• •Leadership Across Functions: Shows the ability to lead initiatives across the organization and departments, fostering collaboration and alignment.
• •Time Management and Organization: Operates with a structured approach and methodology to deliver results, demonstrating excellent time management and organizational skills, including the prioritization of competing priorities and attention to detail.
• •Curiosity and Learning Drive: Displays a strong curiosity and drive to learn about business processes and reporting, continuously seeking opportunities for growth and improvement.
• •Problem-Solving Skills: Possesses excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to address challenges effectively and efficiently.
• •Managing Shifting Priorities: Exhibits a strong ability to manage shifting priorities and requirements, maintaining focus and delivering results under changing conditions.
• •Analytical Understanding: Demonstrates the ability to understand and interpret metrics and analytics, using data to inform decisions and drive improvements.
• •Documentation Skills: Capable of documenting business requirements and processes clearly and accurately, ensuring alignment and understanding across stakeholders.

What We Offer

At Gartner, we provide more than just a job; we offer an exceptional work environment with significant potential for rapid advancement. Our associates enjoy a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, including:

• •Outstanding Work Culture: Immerse yourself in an upbeat, positive culture where integrity, objectivity, collaboration, and results are paramount. Our no-limits mindset drives us to achieve great things together.
• •Career Development: We are committed to helping you meet your professional goals and advance within the company. Your growth is our priority.
• •Industry-Leading Training: Gain exposure to top-tier training and development programs designed to enhance your skills and knowledge.
• •Performance-Based Recognition: Enjoy recognition and rewards based on your performance, motivating you to excel and achieve your best.
• •Flexible Work Environment: Benefit from a flexible work environment that supports work-life balance and accommodates your needs.

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