Data Management & Technology Expert (Senior Director/Analyst, Remote North America)

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 Gartner’s Research and Advisory sector, 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 Gartner’s 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.

What you will do

Create innovative, thought provoking, and highly leveraged “must-have research” content in:Data Management technologies and its intersection with Analytics and GenAI, and the broader applications market and digital business Selecting and managing data management systems with an emphasis on database, data warehouse, data lake, lakehouse, vector database. Data integration, data catalogues, metadata management. How modern data management environments need to be architected to future proof against new emerging and disruptive technologies, such as Data Fabric, machine-learning enabled automation, knowledge-graphs. Develop new research and ideas through thought leadership and offer compelling, actionable approaches to client's needs and requests that accelerate the client's ability to actDevelop in-depth analysis to identify the root cause of a client’s barriers or overall needs and reframe thinking to drive strategy forward Demonstrate thought leadership in establishing research positions across a team of analystsBring provocative, independent insights to Gartner leaders that can evolve the course of a research agendaResearch, analyze and predict market trends and shifts to provide clients and vendors with actionable insights Provide clients and prospects with actionable advice aligned to their designated content area via virtual or face-to-face interactions Create and deliver high value presentation materials on and off stage for Gartner events, industry and professional association conferences, and client briefings Support Research and Sales: Provide sales support serving as voice of the market to help research teams create content and to drive engagement with clients to make progress against their critical priorities to grow their businessProvide high quality and timely research content peer reviewBuild credibility as an industry expert to represent Gartner research, methodology and strategy Actively participate in innovation, ideation, and research discussions and collaborate effectively with peers in the research communityIdentify research process improvements or develop new processes that help the team and Research & Advisory provide excellent service deliveryBe a mentor and a coach by supporting more junior team membersBe client-centric while actively seeking to help clients engage regularly and often with Gartner research and interactions

What you will need

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience; Graduate degree preferred12+ years of relevant field or industry experience in data management and technology. An understanding of Data Management technologies and its intersection with Analytics and GenAI, and the broader applications market and digital business Experience with selecting and managing data management systems with an emphasis on database, data warehouse, data lake, lakehouse, vector database. Experience with Data integration, data catalogues, metadata management. Demonstrated executive presence; ability to establish credibility with executives and additional stakeholdersStrong organizational skills; ability to work under tight deadlines and produce high quality deliverablesDemonstrate excellence in research and writing abilityStrong 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 challengesStrong 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 marketAbility to work independently, while also being intrinsically motivated to collaborate across teams and support the workflow of others, in a multicultural global teamLearning agile and adept with navigating highly matrixed environmentsAbility to represent Gartner's research methodology and strategies effectively at all levelsWillingness and ability to travel up to 25% (where applicable)

Who are we?

At Gartner, Inc. (NYSE: IT), we deliver actionable, objective insight that drives smarter decisions and stronger performance on an organization’s mission-critical priorities. We’ve grown exponentially since our founding in 1979 and we're proud to have over 19,500 associates globally that support over 15,000 client enterprises in more than 100 countries.

What makes Gartner a great place to work?

Our teams are composed of individuals from different geographies, cultures, religions, ethnicities, races, genders, sexual orientations, abilities and generations. We believe that a diversity of experiences makes us stronger—as individuals, as communities and as an organization. That’s why we're recognized worldwide as a great place to work year after year. We've been recognized by Fortune as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies, named a Best Place to Work for LGBTQ Equality by the Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index and a Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion by the Disability Equality Index. Looking for a place to turn your big ideas into reality? Join

What we offer

Our people are our most valuable asset, so we invest in them from Day 1. When you join our team, you’ll have access to a vast array of benefits to help you live your life well. These resources are designed to support your physical, financial and emotional well-being. We encourage continued personal and professional growth through ongoing learning and development opportunities. Our employee resource groups, charity match and volunteer programs keep you connected to your internal Gartner community and causes that matter to you.

Gartner believes in fair and equitable pay. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is 150,000 USD - 190,000 USD. Please note that actual salaries may vary within the range, or be above or below the range, based on factors including, but not limited to, education, training, experience, professional achievement, business need, and location. In addition to base salary, employees will participate in either an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, or a role-based, uncapped sales incentive plan. Our talent acquisition team will provide the specific opportunity on our bonus or incentive programs to eligible candidates. We also offer market leading benefit programs including generous PTO, a 401k match up to $7,200 per year, the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount, and more.

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