Join Gartner’s Primary Research & Insights (PRI) Operations team, where we deliver high-quality primary research management and execution services. As a Project Manager, you will be pivotal in ensuring the successful execution of all primary research projects for Gartner Research, including Magic Quadrants, Funded, Research Circle, and Ad hoc studies. Your role will involve managing these projects from inception to completion, adhering to the best practices of Primary Research Management (PRM).

Key Responsibilities

1. Project Ownership. Lead the planning and execution of primary research projects through their entire life cycle. Ensure adherence to PRM best practices, from feasibility and scoping to methodology recommendations, questionnaire peer reviews, field management, and data/results delivery.
2. Team Management. Oversee project teams comprising Gartner analysts, researchers, data managers, and other key stakeholders, ensuring seamless collaboration and communication.
3. Fieldwork Coordination. Own and monitor field schedules, communicate deadlines, and perform operational peer reviews of survey designs. Ensure the accurate programming of questionnaires, maintain fieldwork progress, and specify deliverable requirements.
4. Vendor Management. Manage vendor relationships, monitor performance, and control project budgets effectively.
5. Process Improvement. Contribute to continuous process enhancements and initiatives, ensuring the team’s operations remain efficient and effective.
6. Data Management. Ensure all project data files are securely posted to central data repositories. Create process documentation as needed.
7. Tools & Applications. Work with survey programming tools and create deliverables using platforms like Vendor Reportal, SPSS, PowerPoint, and Excel.

Qualifications

1. Education. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
2. Experience. 2 to 4 years of experience managing B2B or consumer primary research projects, preferably within an end-user, consultancy, or field research agency environment.
3. Technical Skills. Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Familiarity with survey programming and data reporting tools such as ConfirmIT, Decipher, and SPSS is highly desirable. Knowledge of programming languages like HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, Python, or VBA is a plus.
4. Core Competencies. Strong project management skills, effective communication, attention to detail, problem-solving capabilities, and the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.

Who You Are

1. Self-Driven. You thrive in managing complex, primary research projects independently, contributing effectively to team success.
2. Organized & Agile. You excel at organizing and prioritizing tasks in a fast-paced environment, with a keen ability to identify and mitigate risks.
3. Collaborative. A team player who adds value to the team and adapts quickly to changes, you demonstrate a genuine commitment to collective goals.
4. Communicative. Your excellent verbal and written communication skills allow you to flexibly engage with various stakeholders and make sound project decisions.

Why Gartner?

At Gartner, we guide leaders who shape the world. Since 1979, we’ve been delivering actionable insights to help enterprise leaders achieve their mission-critical priorities. With over 20,000 associates worldwide supporting 15,000 clients in 90 countries, we’re doing substantive work that matters. Our mission-driven environment is where your curiosity, energy, and drive will have a significant impact.

What We Offer

1. Growth Opportunities. Our success opens up limitless opportunities for your professional growth and personal development. How far you go is driven by your passion and performance.
2. Collaborative Environment. We foster a culture of collaboration, where individuals from diverse backgrounds come together to achieve shared goals.
3. World-Class Benefits. Enjoy highly competitive compensation, excellent benefits, and disproportionate rewards for top performers.
4. Flexible Work Environment. Our hybrid work model offers the flexibility you need to thrive, balancing virtual work with vibrant in-person collaboration.

Gartner is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We encourage all qualified candidates, including those with disabilities, to apply. If you need assistance, please contact Human Resources at +1 (203) 964-0096 or email [email protected].