AI Vendor Market Expert (Senior Director, Analyst – Fully Remote United States)

About the role: Gartner Analysts are industry thought leaders who create must-have insights, market  predictions  and best practices for a broad range of world-leading organizations. In a fast-changing vendor landscape, our premium branded  market coverage  research, such as our Magic Quadrants, serve as lighthouses that allow organizations navigate turbulence and achieve their mission-critical priorities As a Gartner Analyst, you will have the opportunity to s hape the  future of AI  by  providing  CIOs and AI Leaders  with  research insights  to  leverage  the  tool s,  vendor s  and approach es best suite d to their  objectives  and constraints   within their AI strategies . Senior Director s  serve as leader s  within Gartner’s Business and Technology Insights (BTI) practice, as a credible thought leader  within their designated market at local,  regional  and global levels.  They produce  pragmatic and provocative insights which Gartner clients consume and apply to propel their business toward key  objectives . They are trusted  advisors to  clients, reinforcing Gartner’s value every day by engaging them via in-person meetings, virtual meetings, sales support  visits  and Gartner conferences to  offer high impact recommendations  that address  complex challenges . What you will do: ·

• Create innovative, thought provoking, and highly leveraged “must-have insights” content   for CIOs   and AI Leaders   on AI  solution categories like :   Market Evolution ;   Infrastructure & Compute ;   Models and Providers ;   Development Platforms ;   AI  Data  Infrastructure Platforms  &  Components ;   Application  Frameworks &  Middleware ;   Prebuilt , Custom  or  Embedded;  Agentic automation, Agentic  M anagement ;   GRC, Security ;   Operations & Monitoring ;   Contracting and Funding ·
• Develop new research ideas and offer actionable approaches to client needs ·
• Analyze client challenges to  identify  root causes and reframe thinking ·    Demonstrate thought leadership , for example  around the  future of   Consumer Goods or Insurance  Property and  Casualty   ( P&C) ;  ecosystems, geopolitics, technologies, vendors and the regulations impacting it; the role of data; required business capabilities; and help shape research positions across analyst teams ·
• Research and predict market vendors and trends to  provide  actionable insights,  e.g.  Magic Quadrants, Critical Capabilities, Strategic Roadmaps ·
• Assist   organizations  in their digitalization and AI Journeys by providing guidance on readiness, strategy, use case prioritization, business case, architecture,  design  and vendor selection ·   Bring independent insights that influence research agendas  and help clients make informed, unbiased decisions ·
• Collaborate with Team Managers and Research Cohort Leads to align stakeholders and drive  high ‑ impact  outcomes ·    Pivot into adjacent research areas as client demand evolves  and boundaries between industries and technologies blur ·
• Provide  actionable client advice via virtual or  in ‑ person  interactions ·
• Create and deliver  high ‑ value  presentations for Gartner events and client briefings ·
• Support
• Research and Sales by  representing  the voice of the market and driving client engagement ·    Peer ‑ review  research content to ensure quality and timeliness ·
• Build credibility as an expert  representing  Gartner research and  methodology ·
• Participate in innovation and research discussions with peers ·
• Identify  and improve research processes ·    Mentor and coach junior team members ·    Be client-centric and help clients engage regularly and often with Gartner insights and interactions What you will need: ·
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience ·    12+ years of relevant field or industry experience ·    E xperience  selecting,  implementing  and  maintaining   multi-vendor  AI Solutions ·   A bility to break down business problem s / use case s into distinct functional capabilities  to  map  against  AI Solution  Categories ·   Thorough  u nderstanding of the AI stack (Apps, Middleware  Frameworks & Agents , Platforms, Infrastructure  +  Data ) ·   Consumer Goods or Insurance experience  preferred ·
• Demonstrated executive presence; the ability to  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  collaboration and  communication skills - able to explain complex concepts concisely and simply ·    Subject matter  expertise ; 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  Gartner's research  methodology  and strategies effectively at all levels ·   Willingness and ability to travel up to 25% (where applicable) #LI-Remote #LI- JA4 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 20,000 associates globally who support over 13,000 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. Gartner is the world authority on AI At Gartner, you’ll 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. You’ll 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. It’s 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 that’s reshaping the way we operate. If you’re passionate about AI and want to be part of a team that’s guiding the leaders who shape the world, Gartner is the place for you. 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. Gartner believes in fair and equitable pay. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is 172,000 USD - 202,500 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. The policy of Gartner is to provide 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 and to seek to advance the principles of equal employment opportunity. Gartner is committed to being an

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