The posting
Why is Gartner Consulting an organization unlike any other? Our consultants are technology and business thought leaders for the 21st century. With the full scope of Gartner’s renowned IT research and capabilities to draw from, our consultants are committed to turning those insights into actionable solutions for our clients.
That’s where you come in. We’re committed to attracting the most creative, talented, and motivated associates to bring our world-class consultancy to the next level. When you join Gartner Consulting, you’ll lead the most innovative business and technology efforts in the marketplace today. You’ll work across Gartner to help CIOs and their teams execute their most strategic IT initiatives and achieve lasting results - all within the context of a rapidly evolving digital economy...
Who we are
Gartner’s Consulting business is an extension of Gartner’s industry-leading IT Research. From CIOs, to leaders in business and government, we help Gartner clients across enterprises translate insights into transformational actions and achieve their mission-critical priorities. Leveraging the breadth of Gartner’s resources, Consulting is growing rapidly, with unlimited potential to continue expanding our client base.
What we do
Technology Strategy Consulting. We help the C-suite make the right decisions based on how technology can transform their businesses. In today’s world, a consulting firm that is “born digital”, (with the ability to directly leverage the full power of Gartner’s research and insights) has relevance to the most important strategic decisions any business will make.
We deliver value to clients in areas such as IT Strategy Consulting, Benchmarking, Analytics and Optimization. Typically, this helps Gartner’s clients to execute on their strategic priorities, across all sectors, including:
- Digital Acceleration and Transformation
- Enterprise Enablement
- Big Data and Analytics
- Applications Rationalization
- Cloud Strategy
- Sourcing and Ecosystem Optimization
- Contract and Cost Optimization
- Security and Risk Management
What you’ll do
The Licensing Analyst plays a critical analytical and knowledge management role within a high-performing project delivery team supporting software contract optimization engagements.
In this role, you will be responsible for managing and continuously enhancing our central vendor intelligence repository, ensuring information is accurate, current, and accessible to consultants and stakeholders across the business. You will gather, validate, analyse, and organise intelligence from a variety of sources, including client engagements, industry research, commercial documentation, and AI-assisted research tools. You will support consultants in client engagements by providing timely relevant vendor intelligence to inform customer engagements.
What you’ll need
- 3-5 years' experience in an operational, analytical, or research-focused role within the IT industry, with exposure to areas such as software licensing, software asset management, vendor management, procurement, technology operations, commercial operations, or knowledge management.
- A broad understanding of the enterprise technology landscape, software industry, and how major vendors operate.
- Basic understanding of software licensing concepts, subscription-based business models, cloud services, and enterprise software procurement practices.
- Experience maintaining and managing structured databases, repositories, knowledge management platforms, or other information management systems.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess information from multiple sources, identify trends, and determine relevance, accuracy, and business value.
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage large volumes of information while maintaining high levels of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Strong written communication and documentation skills, with the ability to create clear, concise, and actionable content for a variety of audiences.
- Experience using Microsoft 365 applications, particularly Excel, SharePoint, and PowerPoint
- Confidence using AI and technology tools to improve research, analysis, data management, and operational efficiency.
- A self-motivated and proactive approach, with the ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and deliver high-quality outcomes.
- An interest in technology, software vendors, market developments, and the commercial dynamics of the enterprise software industry.
Who you are
- Naturally curious about technology, software vendors, and industry trends.
- Highly organized, methodical, and detail oriented.
- Someone who enjoys researching, analyzing, and connecting information from multiple sources.
- Comfortable working in a support function that enables consultants and stakeholders to make better-informed decisions.
- A self-starter who takes ownership of data quality and continuously looks for ways to improve processes.
- Equally comfortable working independently and collaborating across teams.
- Enthusiastic about using emerging technologies, including AI, to improve how information is gathered, maintained, and shared across the organization.
About Gartner:
Gartner, Inc. (NYSE: IT) is the world’s leading information technology research and advisory company. We deliver the technology-related insight necessary for our clients to make the right decisions, every day. We work with every client to research, analyze and interpret the business of IT within the context of their individual role. Founded in 1979, Gartner is headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, U.S.A. – Visit gartner.com to discover more.
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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 business and technology insights, helping enterprise leaders and their teams succeed with their mission-critical priorities.
Since our founding in 1979, we’ve grown to 20,000 associates globally who support over 13,000 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 vast, virtually untapped market potential offers limitless opportunities – opportunities that may not even exist right now – for you to grow professionally and flourish personally. 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.
Gartner is the world authority on AI
At Gartner, you’ll join a company at the very center of the AI revolution. Gartner has proactive, objective guidance throughout clients’ AI journeys. We set the standard for how organizations leverage artificial intelligence to drive meaningful impact. You’ll have access to unmatched resources, expertise, and technology, and play a key role in helping Gartner and our clients innovate and grow as we leverage AI to transform business and technology landscapes.
It’s an exciting time to be at Gartner, with limitless opportunities to make a real impact, grow your skills, and build a lasting, meaningful career in a field that’s reshaping the way we operate. If you’re passionate about AI and want to be part of a team that’s guiding the leaders who shape the world, Gartner is the place for you.
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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