The Manager, Conferences Growth Strategy is responsible for preparing new conference launches for a fast, successful start. New launches are a critical growth lever for the Conferences business. This role partners across all go-to-market (GTM) functions to ensure market readiness and that there is an optimal runway to achieve full commercial potential. This includes mobilizing a cross-functional GTM taskforce, equipping teams with relevant tools and resources, and ensuring timely execution of post-approval milestones. In partnership with internal communications, program management, and marketing, the Manager also guides the communication process. By tracking performance and applying insights, this role continuously refines our GTM launch approach, driving growth and maximizing impact. Beyond new launches, the Manager collaborates closely with product and program management leadership to evolve the portfolio strategy, supporting overall conference growth and keeping internal stakeholders informed throughout the process.

What you will do:

• Mobilize Go-to-Market Process: Oversee the end-to-end go-to-market process for new and evolving conferences, continuously refining as the business evolves, ensuring optimal readiness and execution for launch.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Lead a cross-functional GTM taskforce, driving alignment and fostering collaboration among program, sales, marketing, and operations teams equipping them necessary planning insights, resources, and tools to ensure they are set up for success.

• Communication Process: Partner with internal communications, program management, and marketing to ensure all business leaders and stakeholders are informed and aligned on the GTM timeline across launches and portfolio evolution.

• Continuous Improvement & Innovation: Leverage performance data and feedback to generate actionable insights, inform future planning, and continuously evolve the GTM process.

• Meeting Preparation: Prepare and deliver data-driven insights, assessments, and presentation materials for meetings to gain feedback, secure approvals, and drive decision-making.

• Special Projects & Strategic Initiatives: Lead or support various initiatives in collaboration with partner teams (program, sales, marketing, operations) to address emerging needs and advance broader business priorities.

• Travel: Ability to travel up to 10% of the time.

What we're looking for:

• Experience: 4-7+ years of relevant experience in conferences, go-to-market, strategy, product, or a related field, ideally within a matrixed or cross-functional environment.

• Project & Taskforce Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and taskforces, manage complex projects, and drive initiatives from concept through execution.

• Data-Driven: Strong analytical skills with experience using data to inform strategy, measure performance, and drive continuous improvement.

• Problem-solving capability: Proven track record in solving complex problems, thinking creatively, and using data to drive decisions.

• Purposeful Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to develop compelling presentations and facilitate clear, consistent communications with diverse audiences.

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.

Gartner believes in fair and equitable pay. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is 86,000 USD - 118,000 USD. Please note that actual salaries may vary within the range, or be above or below the range, based on factors including, but not limited to, education, training, experience, professional achievement, business need, and location. In addition to base salary, employees will participate in either an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, or a role-based, uncapped sales incentive plan. Our talent acquisition team will provide the specific opportunity on our bonus or incentive programs to eligible candidates. We also offer market leading benefit programs including generous PTO, a 401k match up to $7,200 per year, the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount, and more.

Job Requisition ID:113157

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