Senior Director Analyst - AI Services (Remote: Europe)

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. A Senior Director serves as a leader within Gartner’s Business and Technology Insights (BTI) group, establishing themselves 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 insights 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 through in‑person meetings, virtual meetings, sales support visits and Gartner conferences to discuss complex client challenges and offer appropriate recommendations. Responsibilities

Focus on the enterprise AI services market and develop market sizing/forecasting models that leverage forecast assumptions based on market dynamics impacting AI services demand across industries and geographies. Deliver insightful and actionable advice to clients in a variety of roles within the high‑tech industry, including CEOs, general managers, product and marketing leaders through published content and impactful client interactions. Assess commercial realities, analyze market opportunity, present powerful competitive analysis and customer opportunity assessments. Create innovative, thought‑provoking, and highly leveraged “must‑have insights” content. Develop new insights and ideas through thought leadership and offer compelling, actionable approaches to client needs that accelerate the client’s ability to act. Conduct 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 insight positions across a team of analysts. Bring provocative, independent insights to Gartner leaders to evolve the course of a research agenda. Research, 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 for Gartner events, industry and professional association conferences, and client briefings. Support BTI and sales by providing sales support, serving as voice of the market to help insights teams create content and drive engagement with clients to progress against their critical priorities. Provide high quality and timely content peer review. Build credibility as an industry expert to represent Gartner insights, methodology and strategy. Actively participate in innovation, ideation, and research discussions and collaborate effectively with peers in the insights community. Identify research process improvements or develop new processes that help the team and BTI provide excellent service delivery. Mentor and coach more junior team members. Be client‑centric while actively seeking to help clients engage regularly and often with Gartner insights and interactions.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience; graduate degree preferred. Highly numerate with excellent critical thinking skills; able to quickly grasp and articulate the fundamentals of a market and what drives supply and demand side behavior. 12+ years of relevant field or industry experience. Experience of market sizing and forecasting. Passion for predictive thinking, complex forecast analysis and discussions. Excellent writing skills. Strong sense of ownership and a “get‑it‑done” attitude. Ability to work independently while also being intrinsically motivated to collaborate across teams and support the workflow of others in a multicultural global team. Strong organizational skills; ability to work under tight deadlines and produce high‑quality deliverables. Demonstrate executive presence; can immediately establish credibility with executives and additional stakeholders. 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 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 the subject area as well as the interplay in that market. 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).

Benefits 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 to thrive – working virtually when it is productive and getting together with colleagues in a vibrant community that is purposeful, engaging and inspiring. Equal Opportunity Statement 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 Equal Opportunity Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers, including job seekers with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Company’s career webpage as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling Human Resources at +1 (203) 964‑0096 or by sending an email to [email protected]. Job Requisition ID 111366 #J-18808-Ljbffr