Principal Analyst, Microsoft - Stamford, United States - Gartner

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Description:


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
You will be part of a team that executes contract optimization client engagements.

You will be responsible for providing the critical technical/analytical/knowledge components required to successfully advise clients with a focus on Microsoft.

You will also be responsible for contributing to the continuous improvement of the practice working credibly and collaboratively with distant/international team members.


What you'll need

  • 5 to 8 years' experience within the field of Microsoft enterprise software licensing, contracting, and commercials. Specifically, an understanding of Microsoft corporate strategy, sales behaviors, gotomarket approach, products, use rights, and licensing is key to success in this role.
  • Deep expertise in contract management and contract optimization
  • Strong analytical skills, especially in areas such as software deployment versus licensing/subscription analysis, cost modeling, risk mitigation, license/subscription optimization and cost reduction.
  • Dynamic presentation skills and experience in presenting to clients at all levels (technical, procurement and C-Level executives), plus, the ability to 'think outside the box' and respond effectively to questions.
  • Strong organizational & time management skills; ability to work under tight deadlines and produce high quality deliverables & content for clients.
  • Ability to analyze large volumes of data and produce logical conclusions.

Who you are

  • Comfortable taking direction and building trustbased, valueadded relationships with team members and senior executives
  • Coachable and embracing of best practices and feedback as a means of continuous improvement
  • A consistently high achiever marked by perseverance, humility and a positive outlook in the face of challenges
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Who are we?
At Gartner, Inc

(NYSE:

IT), we deliver actionable, objective insight that drives smarter decisions and stronger performance on an organization's mission-critical priorities.

We've grown exponentially since our founding in 1979 and we're proud to have over 19,500 associates globally that support over 15,000 client enterprises in more than 100 countries.


What makes Gartner a great place to work?
Our teams are composed of individuals from different geographies, cultures, religions, ethnicities, races, genders, sexual orientations, abilities and generations. We believe that a diversity of experiences makes us stronger—as individuals, as communities and as an organization. That's why we're recognized worldwide as a great place to work year after year.

We've been recognized by Fortune as one of the World's Most Admired Companies, named a Best Place to Work for LGBTQ Equality by the Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index and a Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion by the Disability Equality Index.

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What we offer:

Our people are our most valuable asset, so we invest in them from Day 1.

When you join our team, you'll have access to a vast array of benefits to help you live your life well.

These resources are designed to support your physical, financial and emotional well-being. We encourage continued personal and professional growth through ongoing learning and development opportunities.

Our employee resource groups, charity match and volunteer programs keep you connected to your internal Gartner community and causes that matter to you.

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,
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