Managing Partner, Defense

Managing Partner (Defence Sector)

Location: Sweden | Hybrid Work Model

Backed by the incredible insight of Gartner Research, Gartner Consulting helps the world’s leading organisations to stay ahead of the digital curve.

What we do:

Gartner’s Consulting business provides independent support for International organisations across the Defence industry and National Governments. Providing 'right practice' data driven support to decision making, informed by world class research across a range of current and emerging digital challenges, our teams aim to save taxpayers money and improve citizen outcomes for national, regional and local government.

We are currently looking for highly talented Defence professional, ideally with consulting experience (at Senior Manager, Associate Director, Director, Managing Director, Engagement Manager, Associate Partner, Client Director, or Principal level), with a strong understanding of technology and strategic transformation, to join our world-class Strategy Consulting team helping Defence and Public Sector clients.

What you will do:

The Managing Partner, Defense will provide technology foresight, market intelligence to senior leaders within Defense and military organisations. Strategic Planning for the CEO, CDO, CFO, CIO and senior IT executives ranging from roadmaps and operating models, to organisational design and governance, enabling data driven decision making, innovation and IT cost optimisation

What you need:

We seek candidates with the ability to advise at the highest level, experience we’re looking for:

• Technology-driven transformational change experience for the defence/military industry (Försvarsmakten, FMV, FRA, Fortifikationsverket, Swedish Armed Forces) or experience working within a military-industrial organisation;

• An understanding of consulting and strategy principles/frameworks (ideally gained from a consulting firm) would be advantageous;

• MBA qualification desirable;

• An excellent understanding of the trends within the defence industry and the wider Public Sector

• Experience in one or more of:

  • CIO Advisory Services

  • Value Realisation and Programme assurance

  • End-to-end Technology-led Transformation

  • Applications modernization

  • Cloud transformation

  • Sourcing and Contract Optimisation

• Ideally experienced in leading IT strategy engagements, and contributing to sales pursuits and proposal writing

Why Join Us?

This is a unique opportunity to join a world-class consulting team with a proven track record in the defense sector. You’ll work alongside experts who understand the mission-critical nature of defense operations and are committed to delivering meaningful change.

Whether you're transitioning from a long career in the armed forces or looking to expand your impact in a new way—Gartner Consulting offers the platform, the people, and the purpose to make it happen.

Our Team Culture

At Gartner Consulting Nordics, we believe that great work starts with great people. You’ll be part of a team that is anchored in shared values, deep technology expertise, and a strong sense of purpose. We foster a culture of trust, collaboration, and continuous learning—where every voice is valued and every contribution matters.

We also believe in flexibility. Our consultants enjoy the freedom to work from wherever they perform best—whether that’s from home, the office, or on-site with clients. What unites us is not where we work, but how we work: with integrity, curiosity, and a commitment to making a difference.

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Who are we?

At Gartner, Inc. (NYSE:IT), we guide the leaders who shape the world.

Our mission relies on expert analysis and bold ideas to deliver actionable, objective business and technology insights, helping enterprise leaders and their teams succeed with their mission-critical priorities.

Since our founding in 1979, we’ve grown to 20,000 associates globally who support over 13,000 client enterprises in ~90 countries and territories. We do important, interesting and substantive work that matters. That’s why we hire associates with the intellectual curiosity, energy and drive to want to make a difference. The bar is unapologetically high. So is the impact you can have here.

What makes Gartner a great place to work?

Our vast, virtually untapped market potential offers limitless opportunities – opportunities that may not even exist right now – for you to grow professionally and flourish personally. How far you go is driven by your passion and performance.

We hire remarkable people who collaborate and win as a team. Together, our singular, unifying goal is to deliver results for our clients.

Our teams are inclusive and composed of individuals from different geographies, cultures, religions, ethnicities, races, genders, sexual orientations, abilities and generations.

We invest in great leaders who bring out the best in you and the company, enabling us to multiply our impact and results. This is why, year after year, we are recognized worldwide as a great place to work.

Gartner is the world authority on AI

At Gartner, you’ll join a company at the very center of the AI revolution. Gartner has proactive, objective guidance throughout clients’ AI journeys. We set the standard for how organizations leverage artificial intelligence to drive meaningful impact. You’ll have access to unmatched resources, expertise, and technology, and play a key role in helping Gartner and our clients innovate and grow as we leverage AI to transform business and technology landscapes.

It’s an exciting time to be at Gartner, with limitless opportunities to make a real impact, grow your skills, and build a lasting, meaningful career in a field that’s reshaping the way we operate. If you’re passionate about AI and want to be part of a team that’s guiding the leaders who shape the world, Gartner is the place for you.

What do we offer?

Gartner offers world-class benefits, highly competitive compensation and disproportionate rewards for top performers.

In our hybrid work environment, we provide the flexibility and support for you to thrive — working virtually when it's productive to do so and getting together with colleagues in a vibrant community that is purposeful, engaging and inspiring.

Ready to grow your career with Gartner? Join us.

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