About the role:

Gartner Analysts are industry thought leaders who create must-have research, industry predictions and best practices for a broad range of world-leading organizations. A Senior Director serves as a leader within Gartner Research and Advisory, establishing themselves as a credible voice within their designated domain at local, regional and global levels. Utilizing exceptional research and analytical skills, the Analyst plays a significant role in producing pragmatic and provocative research which Gartner clients consume and apply to propel their business toward key growth objectives. They are a trusted source of advice for clients, reinforcing Gartner’s value every day. through virtual and in-person meetings, sales support calls and Gartner conference presentations, to discuss complex client challenges and offer appropriate recommendations.

We are seeking a Senior Director who is an executive-level Digital Business Strategist, to join our team. This senior role will advise board-level executives on digital business strategy, business models and transformation, customer-centric business innovation, corporate venturing and scaling, and digital industry trends.

A record of successful delivery of strategy in a digital or hybrid business environment, and/or an established track record of executive-level thought-leadership in digital strategy.

What you will do:

Create innovative, thought provoking, and highly leveraged “must-have research” content

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 act

Develop 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 analysts

Bring provocative, independent insights to Gartner leaders that influences the research agenda

Research, analyze and predict industry trends and shifts to provide clients 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 Sales: Provide sales support serving as Subject Matter Expert to help sales associates win the C-level at clients and drive retention and growth for Gartner

Collaborate extensively and provide high quality and timely content peer review

Build credibility and profile as an industry expert to represent Gartner’s research methodologies and strategy

Actively participate in innovation, ideation, and research discussions, building effective long-term relationships with peers in the Gartner research community

Identify research process improvements or develop new processes that help the team and Research & Advisory provide excellent service delivery

Be a mentor and a coach by supporting more junior research analysts

Through client-centricity encourage clients to engage regularly and often with Gartner Research as their strategic partner

What you will need:

Bachelor’s degree and 12+ years of relevant field or industry experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Subject matter expertise in executive-level Digital Strategy and Transformation

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 client communication 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 can explain complex concepts concisely and simply

Subject matter expert comfortable presenting at large and small-scale speaking engagements

Strong business, commercial and financial acumen

Deep knowledge of the global and competitive landscape within subject area as well as the interplay in that domain

Ability to work independently, while also being intrinsically motivated to collaborate across teams and support the workflow of others, in a multicultural global team

Curiosity and adept learner and collaborator within highly matrixed environments

Ability to represent Gartner's research methodology and strategies effectively at all levels

Willingness and ability to travel internationally (for example to Gartner conferences)

Flexibility to align with the working time zones or clients and colleagues, where required

15% travel to client sites and conferences.

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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 insight, helping enterprise leaders and their teams succeed with their mission-critical priorities.

Since our founding in 1979, we’ve grown to more than 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 sustained success creates limitless opportunities for you to grow professionally and flourish personally. We have a vast, virtually untapped market potential ahead of us, providing you with an exciting trajectory long into the future. 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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