Gartner, Inc. is hiring a Director Analyst to join our Business and Technology Insights (BTI) group. In this role, you will serve as a thought leader in Research and Development portfolio strategy, AI and digital transformation, and R&D technology market coverage. You will create pragmatic insights and advise senior leaders on trends and best practices to propel their business objectives.
What You'll Do
- Create innovative, thought-provoking, and highly leveraged 'must-have insights' content.
- Develop new insights and actionable approaches to client needs through thought leadership.
- Conduct in-depth analysis to identify root causes of client barriers and reframe strategic thinking.
- Establish thought leadership positions across a team of analysts.
- Provide independent, provocative insights that can evolve the research agenda.
- Research, analyze, and predict market trends to provide clients and vendors with actionable insights.
- Advise clients via virtual or face-to-face interactions aligned to your content area.
- Create and deliver high-value presentations for Gartner events and client briefings.
- Support sales and BTI by acting as the voice of the market to drive client engagement.
- Provide high-quality and timely content peer review.
- Build credibility as an industry expert representing Gartner's insights and methodology.
- Actively participate in innovation and research discussions, collaborating with peers.
- Identify or develop research process improvements for excellent service delivery.
- Mentor and coach more junior team members.
- Maintain a client-centric focus, encouraging regular engagement with Gartner insights.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
- 10+ years of relevant field or industry experience.
- Direct experience leading R&D teams that produce physical products in manufacturing-intensive industries (e.g., industrial manufacturing, aerospace & defense, automotive).
- Knowledge of R&D project investment decisions, including resource allocation and discontinuation.
- Knowledge of using advanced analytics, artificial intelligence, and other technologies to advance R&D.
- Knowledge of how R&D leaders identify, evaluate, and select digital tools and systems.
- Executive presence and the ability to establish immediate credibility with stakeholders.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to produce high-quality deliverables under tight deadlines.
- Excellence in research and writing.
- Strong verbal, written, analytical, and presentation skills to engage clients effectively.
- Proficiency in analyzing and synthesizing data to draw and defend conclusions.
- Ability to explain complex concepts concisely.
- Subject matter expertise and comfort presenting at large and small-scale events.
- Deep knowledge of the global and competitive landscape within your subject area.
- Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively in a multicultural, global team.
- Learning agility and adeptness in navigating matrixed environments.
- Ability to represent Gartner's research methodology and strategies at all levels.
- Willingness and ability to travel up to 25% where applicable.
Nice to Have
- Graduate degree preferred.
Team & Environment
You will be part of Gartner’s Business and Technology Insights (BTI) group, working within a vibrant, collaborative community.
Benefits & Compensation
- Highly competitive compensation and disproportionate rewards for top performers.
- World-class benefits.
- Hybrid work environment offering flexibility and support.
Work Mode
This is a hybrid role offering a remote work option within Europe, providing flexibility to work virtually and connect with colleagues in person.
Gartner is an equal opportunity employer, providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, citizenship status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.
