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About the role:

Gartner's research and insights help business leaders make more effective decisions every day. Our Corporate Marketing team strives to understand the needs of the customers and communities we serve and design the most effective programs to profitably meet those needs. This team accelerates sales activity by attracting, engaging and converting leaders and their teams through the delivery of compelling Gartner insights and experiences throughout the buyer journey.

The Operations Specialist - Virtual Events role is responsible for the strategy, logistics and execution of virtual sessions for Gartner prospects and clients across the marketing funnel. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, data-driven and collaborative, with a strong ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. They are innovative, adaptable, and comfortable working both independently and across teams. This role will report to the Manager, Marketing who is responsible for the operations and optimization of our virtual programs.

What you will do:

Execute and Deliver Live Virtual Programs

• Host and execute live virtual sessions by introducing presenters, delivering scripted remarks, providing audience guidance, managing promotional announcements, and operating webinar platforms to ensure a seamless attendee experience.

• Coordinate event preparation and logistics by managing rehearsals, presenter access, training, materials, and session assets to support successful program delivery.

• Manage content publishing and presentation materials by collecting, reviewing, editing, and uploading presentations, scripts, and promotional content across webinar platforms and Gartner.com.

• Ensure program quality and readiness by maintaining accurate documentation, monitoring event details, and partnering with stakeholders to proactively resolve issues.

Manage Program Communications and Operations

• Coordinate stakeholder communications by supporting presenters, sales teams, prospective clients, and internal partners, ensuring timely responses, clear expectations, and smooth program execution.

• Support program operations and reporting by managing registration tracking, stakeholder updates, participation reporting, and promotional requests in partnership with Digital Marketing teams.

• Serve as a cross-functional liaison by collaborating with research, marketing, and operational teams to align priorities, manage deadlines, and support program objectives.

Drive Program Performance and Continuous Improvement

• Analyze program performance by monitoring audience engagement, registration trends, and session metrics to identify insights, benchmarks, and opportunities for growth.

• Improve program effectiveness by evaluating workflows, promotional channels, and operational processes to increase efficiency, scalability, and audience reach.

• Advance innovation and operational excellence by recommending new approaches, supporting pilot initiatives, and implementing best practices that enhance program outcomes.

What you will need:

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, business, or related field preferred

• Experience with virtual platform content preferred

• 2-3 years of marketing, operations and/or related experience

• Experienced user of Excel and PowerPoint

• Familiar with Google Drive

• Effective oral and written communication skills

• High level of accuracy and proven attention to detail with excellent organizational skills

• Project Manager mindset who can juggle multiple, competing priorities simultaneously

• Process-oriented individual who looks to maximize efficiencies in new or existing procedures

• Someone who is both independent in handling their responsibilities yet willing and able to collaborate with others

• Analytical mindset that can delve deep into metrics and data to find the narrative behind the numbers

• Someone who likes an engaging and swift atmosphere that is deadline-dependent and always on the move

• Comfortable working US EST morning hours and in a remote environment

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

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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?

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 56,000 USD - 78,000 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.

The policy of Gartner is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, citizenship status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status and to seek to advance the principles of equal employment opportunity.

Gartner is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers, including job seekers with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Company's career webpage as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling Human Resources at +1 (203) 964-0096 or by sending an email toApplicantAccommodations@gartner.com.

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