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Who we are

Gartner’s Consulting business is an extension of Gartner Research, advising Gartner’s clients on how to translate insights into transformational actions that meet their mission-critical strategic priorities. Gartner Consulting is growing at a rapid rate with massive potential to continue expanding into this base.

What we do

The Japan Professional Development Associate Director will be responsible for leading Professional Development and supporting Consultant Staffing in Japan, and in partnership with the Regional Leaders. The Associate Director will focus on people related needs such as learning & development, career progression, and performance management, partnering closely with Industry and Practice Leaders. Additionally, the Associate Director will work in partnership with the wider Japan, Global PD, and L&D functions, as well as Japan HR on Gartner Consulting strategic people priorities. This role reports directly to the MVP, Professional Development. 

Role Purpose

Japan Consultant Staffing:

Lead a team of PD associates as they support staffing and develop the Research Consultants, Associate Consultants, Consultants, Senior Consultants. Be the first point of contact for staffing escalations whenever possible. Participate and support staffing calls.

Embed a staffing culture amongst the associates and leaders in Japan – including coaching teams on engagement design, adherence to the staffing cycle cadence and the apprenticeship mindset in staffing.

Japan Professional Development:

Partner with Global Leader of Professional Development and Region Leads on all strategic talent priorities within Japan. 

Across Industries and Practices, develop one-on-one relationships with Associate Directors, Directors, and Senior Directors to provide guidance and mentoring on career management, objectives, and understanding and embracing the Professional Development process. Support associates in understanding role profiles and competencies and discuss career path choices as appropriate.

Embed a culture of learning by planning and executing a full year of learning & development training opportunities  

Partner with MPs across Industries to support and understand their anchor and emerging anchor accounts. 

Partner with HR to manage the associate evaluation processes, feedback, and promotions.

Lead priority professional development global strategic initiatives such as refining engagement feedback, onboarding, revamping competencies, or championing the EM Learning Journey.

Japan Community and Associate Engagement:

In partnership with other functions and the business, support associate onboarding, talent strategy, and Counselor/counselee pairings.

Develop and present at Regional or Japan Town Halls, local trainings and other events, e.g. focus groups, as required.

Impact of Role: Expected Results

Associate retention and satisfaction

Business metrics

Client Satisfaction

Client Retention

Relationships:

Cultivate relationships at all levels across Consulting, Human Resources, Recruiting, Legal, Talent Management, member of Consulting Sub-Region Leadership Team

Role Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience is required.

MBA Preferred

A range of 8-10 years professional experience is required, 2 years progressive experience in management required, preferably in a Talent role.

Experience in staffing or resource management, ideally in a consulting environment. 

Extensive experience in presenting and communicating ideas to others

Proven experience in managing and developing staff from different organizations and with diversified levels, skills and backgrounds.

Strong customer service, meticulous attention to detail and organizational skills necessary.

Strong analytical, problem solving and quantitative skills.

Outstanding interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills are required.

Ability to deal with highly confidential information appropriately; ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and juggle multiple tasks simultaneously.

Comprehensive knowledge of, and experience with Microsoft Word/Excel/PowerPoint is required

Must be able to work in dynamic environment with challenging deadlines.

Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, as well as excellent organizational, interpersonal, and team skills.

Outstanding project management skills (projects involving internal and external stakeholders) with an ability to meet tight deadlines and prioritize workloads.

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 20,000 associates globally who support ~15,000 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 sustained success creates limitless opportunities for you to grow professionally and flourish personally. We have a vast, virtually untapped market potential ahead of us, providing you with an exciting trajectory long into the future. 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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