Director, IT Transformation Consulting, Defense

Director / Senior Director – IT Consulting (Defence Sector)

Location: Sweden | Hybrid Work Model

Are you a senior leader with deep roots in the Swedish defence or military sector? Have you led strategic technology initiatives, advised top decision-makers, or driven transformation within Försvarsmakten, FMV, FRA, or similar organizations? If you're now curious about how your expertise could shape the future of defense capabilities, Gartner Consulting in the Nordics would like to meet you.

Why Gartner Consulting?

At Gartner, we help governments and public sector organizations stay ahead of the curve—leveraging technology to deliver real impact. Backed by Gartner's world-class Business & Technology Insights, our consultants provide independent, data-driven advice that improves citizen outcomes, optimizes taxpayer value, and enhances operational efficiency.

The Opportunity

We're expanding our Strategy & Technology Consulting team in Stockholm and are looking for a visionary leader with deep defense/military experience.

Whether you've worked in a consultative role within the Swedish Armed Forces or have led major IT transformations in a defense ministry or agency (internally or representing a consulting firm), your insights are invaluable and we would like to hear from you.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives at the intersection of strategy, technology, and leadership—and is ready to bring that experience into a dynamic, open and inclusive consulting environment.

If you feel that you fit some of the criteria (even if not all), we encourage you to get in touch - we are passionate about bringing talent from a wide range of backgrounds.

What You'll Do

• Advise senior leaders in defense and military organizations on technology strategy and innovation.

• Deliver insights on operating models, organizational design, digital transformation, and governance.

• Support decision-making with data-driven analysis, helping clients optimize IT investments and drive mission success.

• Lead engagements across areas such as cloud transformation, applications modernization, sourcing strategy, and program assurance.

What We're Looking For

We're seeking candidates who can operate at the highest strategic level. You may have:

• Extensive experience in technology-led transformation within the Swedish defense ecosystem (e.g., Försvarsmakten, FMV, FRA, Fortifikationsverket).

• A strong understanding of strategic planning, IT governance, and digital innovation in military contexts.

• Experience in consultative roles—either within a consulting firm or as an internal advisor.

• Familiarity with frameworks for CIO advisory, value realization, and program assurance.

• A relevant academic background (MBA or military equivalent is a plus).

• A passion for shaping the future of defense through technology.

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 21,000 associates globally who support ~14,000 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.

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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