Associate Consultant - Technology Strategy

Overview

Support Gartner Consulting engagements with some of the world's largest enterprises on digital strategy, technology strategy, operating model and enterprise transformation priorities.

What you'll do

• Work as a collaborative member of consulting teams serving some of the world's largest enterprises on digital strategy, technology strategy, operating model, enterprise transformation and other mission-critical priorities.
• Develop broad consulting experience across industries and practice areas, while building foundational capabilities in research, analytics, problem solving, client communication and engagement delivery.
• Develop an understanding of client objectives, industry context and potential obstacles; structure assigned work to support engagement priorities and client deliverables.
• Execute primary research and information-gathering activities, including collecting, organizing and validating client data, conducting market research and using Gartner research and benchmarks.
• Perform clearly structured quantitative, qualitative and technical analyses with guidance, applying relevant Gartner methodologies, frameworks and best practices.
• Test hypotheses using available evidence, identify patterns and anomalies, and translate research and analysis into straightforward insights, conclusions and recommendations with guidance.
• Summarize analyses and observations for specific client deliverables or broader teamwork, clearly distinguishing facts, assumptions and areas requiring further validation.
• Prepare high-quality client outputs, including executive presentations, assessment findings, workshop materials, roadmaps, business cases and written recommendations, using clear storylines and effective data visualization.
• Participate in client interviews, workshops and working sessions; listen actively, ask relevant clarifying questions, document requirements and decisions, and support agreed follow-up actions.
• Manage and prioritize assigned activities effectively, deliver work products within agreed timelines, and proactively communicate progress, dependencies, issues and risks to the engagement team.
• Take ownership of the accuracy and quality of facts, data and analyses presented; conduct self and peer review, flag anomalies or concerns, and incorporate feedback before work is shared.
• Invest in self-development, seek and apply coaching, participate in Gartner learning communities, and contribute to internal knowledge and intellectual capital development when requested.

What you'll need

• 2–4 years of professional experience in consulting, strategy, research, technology, business transformation or a related field.
• Demonstrated ability to gather, organize and analyze qualitative and quantitative information and convert it into clear observations or insights.
• Strong structured problem-solving skills, including the ability to break down ambiguous questions, test hypotheses, apply strategy consulting frameworks and draw evidence-based conclusions with guidance.
• Strong written, verbal and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate general and technical messages clearly and in plain language.
• Experience developing high-quality presentations, analytical outputs or written deliverables, with strong attention to accuracy, consistency and detail.
• Curiosity about business and technology trends and an interest in how digital, data, cloud, automation and emerging technologies can improve business outcomes.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel.
• Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work effectively with globally distributed and cross-border teams.
• A curious and inquisitive mindset, openness to feedback and new experiences, and the ability to learn quickly and work effectively in ambiguous environments.
• Bachelor's degree required in engineering, technology, computer science, mathematics, statistics or a related discipline.

Nice to have

• At least 2 years of Technology strategy consulting experience.
• An advanced degree in management.
• Familiarity with data analysis, visualization, research or AI-enabled productivity tools.

Details

• Location: Gurgaon.
• Hybrid work environment: working virtually when it's productive to do so and getting together with colleagues in the office.