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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Associate Director Consulting, IT Strategy Consulting - **Company:** Gartner, Inc. - **Location:** Chicago, IL, United States - **Salary:** $138,000.0 - $163,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Data Analysis, Data Analytics, Cloud Optimization - **Published:** September 12, 2026 - **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/18277065?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F18277065%2FAssociate-Director-Consulting-It-Strategy-Consulting-Illinois-Chicago ## About the Role * Experience within a well-regarded management consultancy in a project delivery and sales capacity * Prior experience in a problem-solving capacity such as a solution/technical architect or analyst preferred * Experience working with multiple IT solutions * Experience working with Consumer Package Goods and/or Retail clients * A consistent track record of leading people and building high-performing teams that leverage technology to drive the mission-critical priorities of commercial * An ability to inspire and motivate professionals from both technical and non-technical backgrounds towards a common goal * An unwavering commitment to the success of your team, and willingness to provide constructive/ corrective action when needed * Demonstrated intellectual curiosity and the creative development of solutions and strategies to solve client problems. Must adapt Gartner frameworks and methodologies to strike at the heart of a client's most pressing business challenges * An ability to be hands-on and to manage multiple client priorities simultaneously * MBA or other advanced degree preferred Who you are * Comfortable selling to, influencing and building trust-based, value-added relationships with senior executives * Coachable and embracing of best practices and feedback as a means of continuous improvement * A consistently high achiever marked by perseverance, humility and a positive outlook in the face of challenges * Track record in achieving / exceeding revenue targets preferred ## Description Technology Strategy Consulting. We help the C-suite make the right decisions based on how technology can transform their businesses. In today's world, a consulting firm that is "born digital", (with the ability to directly leverage the full power of Gartner's Insights) has relevance to the most important strategic decisions any business will make. We deliver value to clients in areas such as IT Strategy Consulting, Benchmarking, Analytics and Optimization. Typically, this helps Gartner's clients to execute on their strategic priorities, across all sectors, including: * Digital Acceleration and Transformation * Enterprise Enablement * Big Data and Analytics * Applications Rationalization * Cloud Strategy * Sourcing and Ecosystem Optimization * Contract and Cost Optimization * Security and Risk Management What you'll do Our Consulting Associate Directors are responsible for high-level project delivery and oversight along with client relationship management. 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