Job Overview
Location
Remote - Texas
Job Type
Full-time
Category
HR & Recruiting
Date Posted
April 7, 2026
Full Job Description
đź“‹ Description
- • Executive Partner - CIO Advisory for Education Clients at Gartner, Inc. serves as a strategic advisor to CIOs and IT leaders in Higher Education and K-12 institutions, helping them drive digital transformation, assess technology priorities, and achieve business and student success through expert advisory services.
- • Day to day responsibilities include managing a portfolio of 25-30 education sector members, conducting virtual and onsite strategic consultations, facilitating workshops and peer collaborations, building engagement plans, delivering outcome-based services, and collaborating with Gartner analysts and internal teams to ensure member retention, growth, and satisfaction.
- • Gartner Executive Programs is a global, membership-based organization serving over 8,500 CIOs and IT leaders across 87 countries, providing exclusive research, advisory services, and tools to help technology leaders make sound decisions; the company fosters a collaborative, inclusive work environment with strong investment in leadership development and career growth.
- • In this role, you will deepen your expertise in education technology leadership, enhance your ability to communicate IT business value to C-suite stakeholders, lead complex change initiatives in higher education and K-12 settings, and grow your impact as a trusted advisor shaping digital modernization in academic institutions.
🎯 Requirements
- • Bachelor’s degree (Master’s or Doctorate preferred) with 15+ years of experience as a CIO, senior IT leader, or consultant in Higher Education and/or K-12 with executive-level responsibilities.
- • Proven experience as an accomplished CIO or equivalent, with demonstrated ability to drive change, communicate IT business value to leadership (e.g., Boards, Presidents), and align technology with institutional goals.
- • In-depth understanding of Education industry dynamics, including ERP transformation, Learning Management Systems, academic technologies, student life cycle CRM, operational AI, and the alignment of IT strategy with budget, funding, and student success initiatives.
🏖️ Benefits
- • Hybrid work environment with flexibility to work virtually and collaborate in person when productive, supporting work-life balance and engagement.
- • Market-leading benefits including generous PTO, 401(k) match up to $7,200 per year, and opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount.
- • Access to world-class training, career development, and growth opportunities within a global organization of 21,000 associates serving clients in ~90 countries.
Skills & Technologies
About Gartner, Inc.
Gartner is a global research and advisory firm providing insights, analysis, and advisory services to business leaders across IT, finance, HR, customer service, and supply chain functions. It delivers strategic guidance through research reports, benchmarking data, and access to expert advisors, helping organizations make informed decisions, reduce risk, and drive performance. Founded in 1979 and headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, Gartner serves more than 15,000 organizations worldwide, including corporations, government agencies, and investment firms. Its offerings include conferences, consulting, and subscription-based research, supporting clients in navigating complex markets and technological change.
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