Executive Partner – CIO Advisory, Education Clients

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Texas.

📋 Description

• Oversee a portfolio of members while delivering executive advisory services to 25-30 members in Higher Education and/or K-12 sectors.

• Establish strong partnerships with the Gartner Team to enhance member engagement, retention, and growth.

• Engage in all stages of the member lifecycle: from client onboarding and relationship management to engagement, outcome-based service delivery, account reviews, and growth initiatives.

• Accountable for member retention and driving growth through targeted engagement plans.

• Assist clients in developing innovative solutions by evaluating mission-critical priorities.

• Conduct both virtual and onsite strategic consultations and workshops.

• Foster member interaction and peer collaboration utilizing Executive Programs resources and tools.

• Present or facilitate sessions at Gartner events as necessary.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree (Master's or Doctorate preferred).

• Over 15 years of experience as a CIO or a senior IT leader within Higher Education and/or K-12.

• Experience in executive-level positions or in Consulting/Advisory roles that directly support executives in Higher Education and/or K-12.

• Proven track record as a CIO (or equivalent) with extensive business acumen.

• Strong understanding of the IT industry and the role of a CIO in the educational context.

• Familiarity with ERP transformation, operational AI, Learning Management Systems, academic technologies, and student lifecycle CRM.

• Comprehensive understanding of the Business Value of IT and how to align business and IT strategies.

• Proven ability to communicate the Business Value of IT effectively.

• Demonstrated knowledge of the rapid pace of change in IT and education sectors.

• Capability to assess necessary changes within educational organizations and lead IT solution delivery effectively.

• Strong collaboration skills to work effectively within a team environment.

🏝️ Benefits

• Generous paid time off (PTO).

• 401k matching up to $7,200 annually.

• Opportunity to purchase company stock at a discounted rate.