IT Program Manager

Hiring near our Irving, TX Center of Excellence with a flexible environment. About Gartner IT: Join a world-class team of skilled engineers who build creative digital solutions to support our colleagues and clients. We make a broad organizational impact by delivering cutting-edge technology solutions that power Gartner. Gartner IT values its culture of nonstop innovation, an outcome-driven approach to success, and the notion that great ideas can come from anyone on the team. About the role: Gartner is looking for anexperiencedITProgramManagerwho canprovide project and program leadership for technology projects within Gartner's Digital Product and Technology organization.TheProgram Managerrole willguidemultiple globally distributedteamsunder Agile frameworks (Scrum/Kanban) forsmoothdeliveryofvarioussoftware developmentprojects.The IT Program Managerwill lead a complex Portfolio of IT projectsandwill beaccountable for theentire product delivery life cycle including thesoftware development process,quality of the results, benefits realization, end usersatisfactionandtimelydeliveryof theprojects.In this role, candidatewillbe requiredto manage and collaborate with geographically dispersed teamsand communicate with the stakeholders/leadership on regular basis with all relevant program/projectinformation. Whatyouwill do: Responsible for the oversight and management of global technology-based projectportfolio in support of IT Infrastructure initiatives and accountable for fostering an environment of collaboration and high impact results. Partner with technical leadership to report project progress to executive level and cross-team stakeholders. Leverage personalexpertiseto develop and present rational conclusions,recommendationsand directimplementationstrategies/action plans. Analyzingthe scope and direction of initiatives across multiple levels of management and organizational boundaries. Ability to influence and manage the expectations of clients, team members,managementand external groupswithproventrack recordof acting as a valued IT business partner to senior leadership. Establish project metrics with available tools to track health, quicklyanalyzeproblems,identifyrootcauses, create action plans, assessimpactand develop resolution options. Program Manager willbe responsible forthe development of strategic and tactical planning of technology and people resources necessary for successful completion of several large-scale projects Facilitate Scrum ceremonies such as daily stand-up meetings, sprint planning, sprint review,groomingand sprint retrospectiveandensuretimelydelivery of working codes (MVP) while guiding theteam under agileproject managementframework. Work as a liaison between the Product and Technical teams to prioritize backlog for the sprintsfor MVP developmentand ensure deliveries are made as described in the quarterly roadmap. Continuous collaboration with the cross-functional teams to ensure dependencies areidentified /managed effectively and any risks are managed ahead of time. Regularly communicate project status, risks, issues, deliveries/ release status,team-performancewith all stakeholders. Escalate obstacles without any delay and promotecontinuous improvement process based on feedback received during retrospective (create and manage Kaizens). Independently manage 'Change Management Process' for the team's regular delivery. ActivelymonitorJIRA boards,ensure high deliverability of working codes (>80%)and keep team performance data up to date for management view. Triage Production/ Securityissues with the dev and product partners for a quick resolution. Ensure the establishment of a safe working environment by promoting open discussion betweenthe team members. Encourage team to discuss ideas irrespective of theirscale and merits. Develop comprehensive risk management frameworks toidentify, assess, and mitigate potential threats to program success. Conflict negotiation within and beyond the team as needed basis. What you will need: Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Computer Science or relatedSTEMfields. Minimum of8years of experience inworking with IT Development and/or IT Infrastructure teams in a project management capacityand overall15+ years ofITindustry experience. Certification in any Agile Methodologies (CSM or PSM preferred) Strong understanding of various AgileMethodologies like Scrum, Kanban,Scrumban,Lean Product Development, JITetc. Strong understanding of SDLC, STLC, Project Planning, Change Managementisrequired. Ability to lead andfacilitatevarious project ceremoniesindependentlyfor multiple teams across the globe. Guide and coach team members on agile methodologies. Coordinate with multiple different cross-functional teams, including business/product teamsforeffectiveproject collaborationand product delivery. Should be a quick learner of business/product domain(s)andactivelyparticipatein problem solving/ issue analysis. Mustpossessexcellent verbal/written communication skills. Proficiencyin Agile tools such as JIRA, Confluence, ServiceNow; as well as Microsoft suites including MS-Project. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines and multiple project deliverables. PreferredSkills: Understanding of software programming, DB queries, AWS. SAFe, Kanban or PMP certification is a Plus. Reporting withPowerBIis a Plus. Understanding of DevOps methodologiesis a plus. Don't meet every single requirement? We encourage you to apply anyway. You might just be the right candidate for this, or other roles! What you will get: Competitive compensation. Limitless growth and learning opportunities. Ongoing mentorship and apprenticeship; Leadership courses, development programs, technical courses, certification opportunities and more! A collaborative and positive culture - join a diverse team of professionals that are as smart and driven as you. A chance to make an impact - your work will contribute directly to our strategy. Enjoy the flexibility of working from home and the energy of collaborating with peers in our dynamic offices. 20+ PTO days plus holidays and floating holidays in your first year. Extensive medical, dental insurance and vision plan. 401K with corporate match, immediate vesting. Health-and-wellness-related allowance programs. Parental leave. Tuition reimbursement. Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Employee Assistance Program. Gartner Gives Charity Match. And much more! #LI-RG2 #LI-Hybrid #LI-Technology 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 21,000 associates globally who support ~14,000 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. 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. Gartner believes in fair and equitable pay. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is 108,000 USD - 148,000 USD. Please note that actual salaries may vary within the range, or be above or below the range, based on factors including, but not limited to, education, training, experience, professional achievement, business need, and location. In addition to base salary, employees will participate in either an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, or a role-based, uncapped sales incentive plan. Our talent acquisition team will provide the specific opportunity on our bonus or incentive programs to eligible candidates. We also offer market leading benefit programs including generous PTO, a 401k match up to $7,200 per year, the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount, and more. The policy of Gartner is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, citizenship status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status and to seek to advance the principles of equal employment opportunity. 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Created: 2026-03-10