About the Role We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Program Manager to oversee the design execution and delivery of Gartner-branded research projects In this role you will be responsible for driving strong and proactive communication with both external vendors and internal stakeholders ensuring all parties are aligned and accountable throughout each stage of the research process The ideal candidate excels at managing complex multi-party relationships is comfortable leading difficult conversations to resolve issues or negotiate outcomes and is highly skilled in organizing and maintaining project documentation and folders to Gartner s standards You will be expected to identify risks and concerns early address them assertively and keep all stakeholders informed with clear timely updates This position requires strong project management skills cross-functional coordination and the ability to drive high-quality on-time research deliverables that align with Gartner standards The Program Manager will serve as the central point of contact between research teams client-facing teams and external vendors What you will do Lead end-to-end program management for Gartner-branded research initiatives including scoping scheduling execution and delivery Collaborate with Gartner analysts researchers partners in methodologies and client engagement teams to define project objectives research methodology and success metrics Partner with design editorial and marketing teams to ensure research outputs adhere to Gartner branding content quality and compliance standards Drive effective and proactive communication with external clients and vendors ensuring timely submission of responses to Gartner s RFIs and addressing concerns or delays through assertive follow-ups and difficult conversations when required Manage vendor relationships survey partners data providers agencies to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of research inputs proactively identifying and resolving issues or risks that may impact project timelines or quality Serve as a key liaison for senior stakeholders facilitating strong engagement transparent updates and managing expectations especially in challenging or high-pressure situations Oversee document and folder management for all research programs ensuring files communications and deliverables are organized accessible and compliant with Gartner s standards Track project progress identify risks or bottlenecks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure timely delivery Prepare regular updates dashboards and reports for senior stakeholders outlining program status risks and next steps Support continuous improvement by creating and refining program management frameworks and tools for research execution Ensure strict adherence to Gartner s editorial policies GDPR data privacy and research compliance requirements What You ll Need Bachelor s degree in business Management Research or related field Master s degree preferred 6-8 years of experience in program management preferably in research consulting or marketing services Proven experience in managing complex multi-stakeholder projects on a global scale Strong knowledge of research methodologies including surveys data analysis and market insights processes Exceptional project management skills with proficiency in tools such as MS Project Smartsheet or similar Excellent communication and presentation skills with external clients and vendors ability to work with senior executives and external stakeholders Strong analytical mindset and problem-solving capabilities Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced deadline-driven environment Preferred Skills Background in B2B technology research analyst firm or management consulting Experience with branded or sponsored research projects Certification in project management PMP PRINCE2 Agile or similar Familiarity with data visualization and storytelling techniques Who you are Successful enthusiastic and team-oriented team member possessing superior relationship building skills Self-disciplined to work independently while being able to support multiple projects tasks concurrently Solution-oriented and possess a growth-mindset to ownership of problems for day to day tasks and projects Possess Ability to adapt to changes with ease What you will get Competitive salary generous paid time off policy charity match program and more Group Medical Insurance Parental Leave Employee Assistance Program EAP Collaborative team-oriented culture that embraces diversity Professional development and unlimited growth opportunities LI-VR1 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 insight helping enterprise leaders and their teams succeed with their mission-critical priorities Since our founding in 1979 we ve grown to more than 21 000 associates globally who support 14 000 client 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📌 Program Manager (Haryana)
🏢 Gartner
📍 Haryana