Director – Production Experience and Production Project Management - Destination Conferences Production

Gartner 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 required 

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