GVP, Product Management (Peer & Tools)

About the role:

The Group Vice President (GVP), Product Management, will lead the strategic direction and development of Gartner's product suite, including Gartner Peer Insights, Gartner Peer Community, and Gartner Tools. This role involves overseeing the entire product management lifecycle, ensuring that each product aligns with Gartner's strategic objectives and delivers exceptional value to clients. The GVP will drive product innovation and enhancements, leveraging market insights to identify new opportunities for growth. Additionally, the role requires fostering community engagement and enhancing user experiences across the platforms. The GVP will also ensure seamless integration and collaboration among the different products, maximizing the return on investment for Gartner clients and reinforcing Gartner's leadership in providing cutting-edge solutions that empower organizations to thrive in a rapidly evolving business landscape.

What you will do:

• Oversee and manage a P&L for a global team of 50+ employees.

• Leverage understanding of client needs and business priorities to foster continuous innovation and enhance offerings for functional leaders.

• Identify problems and implement practical solutions to maintain user/client engagement through technology.

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and expense management processes as required.

• Regularly present at Operating Committee meetings to articulate strategy and performance.

• Enhance client engagement and deliver significant value across Peer Community, Peer Insights, and Tools by addressing mission-critical priorities through innovative platforms and solutions.

• Drive continuous innovation and enhancement of product features, leveraging technology and market insights to improve user experience and maintain product relevance.

• Identify challenges and implement practical solutions to proactively address issues affecting user engagement and product performance.

• Set and communicate a clear strategic direction and vision for each product, ensuring alignment with Gartner's overarching objectives and contributing to organizational success.

• Lead and manage diverse teams, providing mentorship and motivation to ensure alignment with strategic priorities and fostering a high-performance culture.

• Identify challenges and implement practical solutions to proactively address issues affecting user engagement and product performance.

• Utilize technology to enhance product capabilities, integrating seamless and effective solutions to meet the evolving needs of Gartner's clients.

• Mentor, motivate, and manage a team of cross-functional leaders.

What you will need:

• Over 15 years of relevant experience, with recognized expertise in social media and peer networking, leading digital engagement initiatives.

• Extensive experience in people management, driving business growth and retention through product development and customer experience.

• Proven ability to strategize and implement product management processes, communicate effectively with executives, and lead cross-functional teams for enhanced client impact and profitability.

• Strong strategic leadership skills, with a track record of managing programs and optimizing business models.

• Deep understanding of client needs, opportunities, and challenges in digital, user experience, and social networking.

• Ability to distill complex ideas into simple, concise value statements.

• Capable of thriving in dynamic environments with challenging deadlines, demonstrating outstanding project management and problem-solving skills.

• Demonstrated entrepreneurship and agile leadership.