Executive Partner (SRM)

About the Executive Partner (SRM) Role

Gartner is seeking an Executive Partner (SRM) for a full-time position in Riyadh. This role involves managing relationships with 25-30 members and collaborating with Gartner Leadership Client Managers and Account Executives on account planning. The Executive Partner will support members in achieving their Mission Critical Priorities by leveraging Gartner assets and personal expertise, providing solutions, insights, and guidance through subject matter expertise.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide valuable interactions and support by assessing member needs and developing customized engagement plans in line with service deliverables.
• Participate in all phases of the member lifecycle, including pre-sale, on-boarding, relationship management, delivery, review, and renewal.
• Contribute to member retention and regional growth by directly supporting Gartner Sales in prospect cultivation, account plan development, and value demonstration.
• Host and participate in periodic onsite or remote member activities such as workshops, research analyst visits, round tables, and webinars, in collaboration with Gartner Research.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is a critical thinker and problem solver capable of assessing member situations and providing actionable, outcome-based business/technical advice. This role requires the ability to leverage appropriate resources to help members achieve results. Strong relationship management skills, including experience working with C-level executives, are essential. The candidate must also be able to build strategic internal partnerships across the organization and positively impact change. This client-facing position demands a high level of executive presence and the ability to build trust and deliver value, along with superior verbal and written communication skills and strong facilitation and presentation abilities.

Qualifications and Experience

• University graduate (Master's preferred) with 15+ years of working experience in a senior cybersecurity leadership role.
• Successful experience in roles such as CISO, CSO, or Head of Cyber Security. Experience in consulting and advisory roles within cybersecurity is also beneficial.
• In-depth understanding of Information Security, Cybersecurity, Risk Management, and Resilience, from strategic planning to implementation in technical domains (*, OT Security, IAM, Data Security, Application Security, Cloud Security, Third-Party Cyber Risk Management).
• Experience with strategy development, organizational design, initiative management, application of metrics, and understanding of major industry trends.
• High tolerance and evolved ability to lead and manage ambiguous situations.
• Experience coaching and mentoring senior-level leaders.
• Excellent public speaking and workshop facilitation skills.
• Strong time and client portfolio management skills.
• Ability to work with minimal administrative support.
• Ability to travel 25% and upwards.

Required Skills

• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent relationship management skills, including experience with senior technology and business leaders.
• Superior verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong facilitation and presentation skills.
• Collaboration and team leadership abilities.

Work Environment

This full-time position is based in Riyadh and involves direct client engagement. The role requires a proactive approach to member support and collaboration with internal Gartner teams to ensure successful outcomes and regional growth.