Managing Partner

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The Managing Partner leads Gartner’s consulting business and develops trusted relationships with senior technology and business executives. The role typically requires substantial experience in management consulting, technology strategy, digital transformation, or an equivalent commercial leadership position, together with a strong record of revenue growth and client delivery. Candidates are expected to understand CIO priorities, shape complex advisory engagements, build executive-level partnerships, and lead high-performing consulting teams. Strong commercial judgment, communication, negotiation, and presentation skills are essential. The successful candidate will represent Gartner in the Australian market, identify new opportunities, support major client conversations, and ensure consulting work delivers measurable business value.

About the employer

Gartner is a global research and advisory company that helps business and technology leaders make informed decisions. It provides independent research, strategic advice, consulting services, executive networking, and conferences across areas such as IT, digital transformation, cybersecurity, data, artificial intelligence, and enterprise technology. Gartner serves organisations ranging from major corporations and government bodies to growing businesses, supporting leaders with practical insight and market intelligence. Its analysts and consultants work closely with CIOs, executives, and technology teams to assess priorities, manage risk, select suppliers, and deliver transformation programs. The company operates internationally and is known for its Magic Quadrant research, peer communities, and executive-focused advisory model. In Australia, Gartner works with organisations across industries including financial services, government, healthcare, telecommunications, and professional services.

Working in Australia

Australia offers strong opportunities for technology consulting, cybersecurity, cloud, data, project leadership, and digital transformation professionals, particularly in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Canberra, and Perth. Workplace culture is generally direct, collaborative, and relatively informal, with emphasis on results, accountability, and work-life balance. Lifestyle options range from major-city dining and culture to beaches, national parks, and regional communities. Housing and childcare can be expensive in Sydney and Melbourne, while other cities may offer lower costs. Skilled professionals commonly explore employer-sponsored visas such as the Skills in Demand visa, or permanent pathways including the Employer Nomination Scheme and points-tested skilled visas. Requirements depend on occupation, qualifications, experience, English ability, and sponsorship. Candidates should confirm current rules with Australia’s Department of Home Affairs and plan for tax, healthcare, housing, and moving costs before relocating.