Executive Partner - Chief Product Officer

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of C-level client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor and primary point of contact for CPOs.
• Drive client retention by proactively connecting clients with the most relevant Gartner research, analysts, and peer communities to address their mission-critical priorities.
• Define and deliver innovative, tailored service solutions by assessing each client's business context, priorities, and goals, and developing a customized value plan.
• Lead and participate in Gartner Executive Series webinars, peer networking sessions, and community-building activities for CPOs.
• Build a strong local and virtual community of CPOs, fostering open dialogue and knowledge sharing.
• Collaborate closely with internal Gartner teams—including Sales, Research, and Client Service—to ensure seamless service delivery, high engagement, and successful renewals.
• Support research activities by facilitating client participation in studies and panels, and by providing client feedback to Gartner's research organization.
• Contribute to account planning and value demonstration activities in partnership with Sales to drive both retention and growth.

Requirements

• 10+ years' experience in a senior product leadership role (VP/SVP/Head of Product) with a track record of managing significant product portfolios and leading product teams, or engagement manager experience in management consulting supporting CPOs / Heads of Product.
• Deep expertise in the Enterprise Application Software, Infrastructure Software or Security markets, with an understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities in the space.
• Experience engaging with and influencing C-level executives, with strong executive presence and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to leverage external research and expert networks to deliver client value.
• Experience building and facilitating executive peer communities and delivering high-impact presentations.
• Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred.
• High emotional intelligence and reflective listening skills, with the ability to adapt to client needs and cues.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills to assess client situations and provide actionable guidance.
• Resourceful and proven experience leveraging AI to scale capacity to deliver objectives.

Nice to Have

• Experience in managing or supporting large-scale client engagement programs.
• Familiarity with Gartner's research methodologies and community-building strategies.
• Additional language skills or international experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (Master's preferred).

Benefits & Perks

• World-class benefits, highly competitive compensation, and rewards for top performers.
• Hybrid work environment offering flexibility and support to thrive—working virtually when productive and engaging with colleagues in a vibrant community.
• Estimated base salary range of $165,000 - $192,000 USD, with additional bonus or incentive plans.
• Market-leading benefit programs including generous PTO, a 401k match up to $7,200 per year, and the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount.