Managing Partner - Manufacturing, Consumer Goods, Retail & Utility sectors

About Gartner Consulting

Gartner Consulting is the extension of Gartner’s world‑class Business and Technology organization. We partner with C‑level executives to turn insight into action; helping them not only define strategy but also realize measurable value from their technology investments. Our consultants leverage Gartner’s proprietary data, tools, and frameworks to guide clients through transformation journeys that deliver tangible business outcomes.

As a Managing Partner, you will lead strategic engagements with CIOs and senior business leaders, helping them execute transformation strategies and maximize ROI from IT programs. You’ll be responsible for growing Gartner Consulting’s footprint across key accounts in the DACH region, ensuring high‑impact delivery and long‑term client success.

What you will do:

• Serve as a trusted advisor to CIOs and senior executives, guiding them through strategy execution and transformation.
• Ensure clients realize the full value of their IT investments, from digital enablement to cost optimization and vendor ecosystem management.
• Lead cross‑functional teams to deliver Gartner Consulting solutions that align with clients’ mission‑critical priorities.
• Drive business development, account growth, and margin improvement across your portfolio.
• Collaborate with Expert Partners and Gartner Research to bring cutting‑edge insights into execution.

• Own and grow a portfolio of strategic accounts in the Manufacturing, Consumer Goods, Retail & Utility sectors.
• Develop and deliver compelling proposals and business plans that link Gartner insights to client outcomes.
• Lead execution of transformation programs, ensuring alignment with business goals and IT strategy.
• Build and lead high‑performing consulting teams that deliver measurable impact.
• Maintain strong relationships with Gartner Research and internal stakeholders to ensure integrated delivery.

What you will bring:

• Proven experience in a top‑tier management consultancy, with a focus on strategy execution and client impact.
• Deep understanding of IT transformation, including:
  • Digital enablement and artificial intelligence
  • Application modernization
  • Cloud strategy
  • Sourcing and vendor management
  • Cost optimization
• Strong track record of C‑level engagement, particularly with CIOs.
• Demonstrated success in business development, account management, and revenue growth.
• Ability to inspire and lead diverse teams toward shared goals.
• Intellectual curiosity and a passion for solving complex business challenges.
• Fluent in German and English.

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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 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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