Sr Director Analyst, AI and Software Engineering (Remote- US)

About the role:

Gartner Analysts are industry thought leaders who create must-have research market predictions and best practices for a broad range of world-leading organizations. A Senior Director serves as a leader within Gartners Business and Technology Insights (BTI) group establishing oneself as a credible voice within their designated market at local regional and global levels. Utilizing exceptional research and analytical skills a Senior Director plays a significant role in producing pragmatic and provocative research which Gartner clients consume and apply to propel their business toward key objectives. They are a trusted source of advice for clients reinforcing Gartners value every day by engaging them via in-person meetings virtual meetings sales support visits and Gartner conferences to discuss complex client challenges and offer appropriate recommendations.

We are seeking a seasoned software engineering leader to join Gartner as a research analyst and industry thought leader focused on the future of engineering within technology vendor organizations. Leveraging your expertise in engineering practices team leadership and emerging AI tools you will identify market trends analyze best practices and serve as a trusted advisor to technology company executives.

In this role you will be responsible for authoring pragmatic and thought-provoking content including market predictions and delivering actionable insights and recommendations to clients through webinars in-person presentations and client meetings.

What you will do:

• Research analyze and predictsoftware engineeringtrends andinnovations
• Monitor and evaluate the competitive landscape acrosssoftware engineeringtoolvendors solutions and service providers
• Create compelling high-quality research reports white papers and thought leadership contentthatprovidesclients with actionable insights
• Develop frameworks methodologies and best practices to help organizations successfully implement solutions
• Through virtualandface-to-face interactionsadvisesenior executivesontheirstrategic decisions
• Create and deliver high value presentationsatGartner events industry and professional association conferences and client briefings
• Build external credibility as an industry expert torepresentGartner researchand insights
• Provide sales support to help drive engagement withprospects andclients
• Activelyparticipatein innovation ideation and research discussions and collaborate effectively with peerswithin theGartnerresearch community

• Develop in-depth analysis to identify the root cause of a clients barriers or overall needs and reframe thinking to drive strategy forward
• Demonstrate thought leadership in establishing research positions across a team of analysts

What you will need:

• Bachelors degree or equivalent experience; Graduate degree preferred
• 12 years of relevant field or industry experience
• Experienceleadinga software engineering organizationwithan understanding ofkeychallengesandopportunities
• Deep knowledge ofsoftware architecture principlesand challengesforSaaS platforms
• Up-to-date knowledge of AI development tools
• Preferred qualifications:
  • Significantexperiencein the role ofVice President of Engineering orequivalentatsoftware vendor organization(s)
  • Deepexpertisein AI technologies
  • Prior experience at a research and advisory firm consulting organization or similar role
• Demonstrate executive presence; can immediately establish credibility with executives and additional stakeholders
• Strong organizational skills; ability to work under tight deadlines and produce high quality deliverables
• Demonstrate excellence in research and writing ability
• Strong written and verbal proficiency analytical and presentation skills; ability to engage clients and respond effectively to questions
• Proficient in analyzing and synthesizing data; can effectively apply patterns and frameworks while drawing and defending conclusions to client challenges
• Strong communicator who is able to explain complex concepts concisely and simply
• Subject matter expert comfortable presenting at large and small-scale speaking engagements
• Strong business and financial acumen
• Deep knowledge of the global and competitive landscape within subject area as well as the interplay in that market
• Ability to work independently while also being intrinsically motivated to collaborate across teams and support the workflow of others in a multicultural global team

• Learning agile and adept with navigating highly matrixed environments

• Ability to represent Gartners research methodology and strategies effectively at all levels
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 25% (where applicable)

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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 weve grown to 20000 associates globally who support over 13000 client enterprises in 90 countries and territories. We do important interesting and substantive work that matters. Thats 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.

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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.

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At Gartner youll 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. Youll 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.

Its 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 thats reshaping the way we operate. If youre passionate about AI and want to be part of a team thats guiding the leaders who shape the world Gartner is the place for you.

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

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