Gartner

Director, Conference Tech Platform Integration

Gartner • $128K — $189K *
Stamford, CT 06902In-Person
Enterprise Technology
11 - 15 years of experience
2 weeks ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or master's in computer science or related field.
  • 12-15 years in software engineering, with at least 5 years in leadership roles.
  • Strong execution background in enterprise platform integrations and cloud architecture (AWS).
  • Proven ability to manage distributed teams and drive organizational change.
  • Curiosity and drive for continuous learning (preferred).

Responsibilities

  • Lead a cross regional engineering team to deliver innovative solutions.
  • Execute the conference platform integration roadmap and ensure agile delivery.
  • Strengthen SDLC rigor and embed responsible AI practices.
  • Align technology solutions with strategic priorities and lead change initiatives.
  • Drive a quality first culture leveraging AI powered SDLC practices.

Benefits

  • Limitless growth and learning opportunities.
  • Ongoing mentorship and development programs, including technical courses and certifications.
  • Collaborative culture and a diverse team environment.
  • Flexibility of working from home with opportunities for in-office collaboration.
  • 20+ PTO days plus holidays in the first year, and extensive insurance plans.
Full Job Description
Hiring near our Irving, TX and Stamford, CT Centers of Excellence with a flexible environment.

About the Role:

We are seeking a Director of Software Engineering to lead the Conference Tech platform integrations, to enable a seamless, world-class experience for C-level executives. This role will be responsible for leading cross regional engineering teams to execute platform integrations, elevate engineering excellence, and deliver high-quality, scalable solutions aligned with business strategy.

What You'll Do:

  • Lead Engineering: Lead a cross regional engineering team to deliver innovative solutions while fostering ownership, accountability, and high performance.


  • Drive Platform Integration: Execute the conference platform integration roadmap, influence technology direction, and ensure successful delivery in an agile environment.


  • Enable Engineering Excellence: Strengthen SDLC rigor, platform architecture, and engineering discipline, embedding responsible AI practices to deliver secure, scalable, and future ready enterprise solutions.


  • Partner & Lead Change: Partner with Conference business and IT leaders to align technology solutions to strategic priorities, and lead change to ensure successful adoption of new platforms, processes, and ways of working.


  • Champion Quality: Drive a quality first culture leveraging AI powered, responsible SDLC practices that improve reliability, scalability, and delivery efficiency.


What You Will Need:

  • Education: Bachelor's or master's in computer science or related field.


  • Experience: 12-15 years in software engineering, with at least 5 years in leadership roles.


  • Technical Expertise: Strong execution background in enterprise platform integrations, cloud architecture (AWS), Object oriented programming - .NET/Java/Ruby, and expertise in building enterprise-scale API-centric and event driven platforms. Experience leveraging AI powered features within digital platforms to deliver personalized, intuitive user experiences and to improve user engagement and elevate attendee experiences.


  • Leadership Skills: Proven ability to manage distributed teams and drive organizational change. Ability to collaborate across IT and business functions to drive innovation.


  • Preferred: Curiosity and drive for continuous learning. Experience leading large platform integration initiatives.


Who You Are:

  • A strategic leader dedicated to building and sustaining high performing teams equipped for the future.


  • Collaborative and adaptable, thriving in a fast-paced, evolving environment.


  • Passionate about technology, innovation, and continuous improvement.


  • A trusted, influential communicator who fosters alignment and momentum through integrity, transparency, and clear engagement across technical and business stakeholders.


Don't meet every single requirement? We encourage you to apply anyway. You might just be the right candidate for this, or other roles!

What you will get:
  • Competitive compensation.
  • Limitless growth and learning opportunities.
  • Ongoing mentorship and apprenticeship; Leadership courses, development programs, technical courses, certification opportunities and more!
  • A collaborative and positive culture - join a diverse team of professionals that are as smart and driven as you.
  • A chance to make an impact - your work will contribute directly to our strategy.
  • Enjoy the flexibility of working from home and the energy of collaborating with peers in our dynamic offices.
  • 20+ PTO days plus holidays and floating holidays in your first year.
  • Extensive medical, dental insurance and vision plan.
  • 401K with corporate match, immediate vesting.
  • Health-and-wellness-related allowance programs.
  • Parental leave.
  • Tuition reimbursement.
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
  • Employee Assistance Program.
  • Gartner Gives Charity Match.
    And much more!


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Job Requisition ID:110248

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About Gartner

Gartner, Inc. is a research and advisory company that provides information, advice, and tools for leaders in IT, finance, HR, customer service and support, legal and compliance, marketing, sales, and supply chain functions. The company operates in more than 100 countries and has over 16,000 employees. Gartner was founded in 1979 and is headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut.
Learn more about Gartner
Size
16,600 employees
Market Cap
$26.4 billion
Industry
Business Services
Net Income
$266.7 million
Founded
1979
5 Year Trend
+14.1%
Revenue
$4 billion
NASDAQ
IT
* Ladders Estimates

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