Director – Production Experience and Production Project Management - Destination Conferences Production
GartnerGartner Conferences is seeking an experienced Associate Director to manage and optimize the Production Experience and Marquee Content team for the Destination Conferences portfolio. This leader will oversee a team of project managers responsible for the planning, execution and delivery of marquee conference sessions – including Keynotes, Signature Series sessions, Guest Keynotes and other high-profile sessions. The Associate Director will focus on the strategic direction of the Production Experience and ensure operational excellence, continuous process improvement and a world-class attendee experience.
Primary Responsibilities:
Lead the strategic direction of the Production Experience for the Destinations Conferences portfolio with a focus on globally scalable solutions that result in a world-class attendee experience
Lead and develop a team of production project managers, ensuring effective planning and execution of conference production projects
Oversee project management for Marquee Content sessions ensuring timelines, budgets and deliverables are met
Collaborate with Conference Program Management, Logistics and Business and Technology Insights team to align production with conference objectives and audience needs
Manage relationships with internal and external production partners and vendors, ensuring high-quality creative and technical execution
Implement and refine processes, templates, and documentation to drive operational efficiency and scalability across the global portfolio
Ensure all production assets align with Gartner’s brand standards and creative direction
Be responsible for financial management of production projects, including budget tracking, forecasting and vendor negotiations
Use data to drive decisions about new initiatives and areas for improvement
Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within the team – creating individual development plans for all team members to continue to grow in their careers
Represent the Production experience team in cross-functional meetings, initiatives and special projects
Domestic and international travel as
To achieve desired results, this role collaborates with various stakeholders including:
Conferences Operations / Logistics / Content Teams
Conference Program Management and External Speaker Management Teams
Conferences Process Improvement and Operations Teams
Gartner Business and Technology Insights Teams
External Production Partners
Expected Results:
High attendee satisfaction scores for Keynotes
Consistent and efficient execution of production projects globally
Achievement of financial and operational objectives
Strong team performance and professional development
Effective management of internal and external partners
Continuous process improvement and innovation
Excellent working relationships across teams and stakeholders
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
7-10+ years experience in conference management, conference project management, event production or related fields
Experience leading teams
Experience with agency and vendor management
Experience managing complex multi-day conference programs
Global event experience preferred
Client-focused, results-oriented and collaborative
Strong organizational, prioritization and time management skills
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Effective team leadership and development
Strong process improvement and documentation abilities
Creative thinker with attention to detail
Executive presence and confident decision-making
Willingness to travel as
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