Sr Director Analyst, AI and Software Engineering; Remote

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 Business and Technology Insights (BTI) group, 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.

We are seeking a seasoned software engineering leader to join Gartner as a research analyst and industry thought leader focused on the future of engineering within technology vendor organizations. Leveraging your expertise in engineering practices, team leadership, and emerging AI tools, you will identify market trends, analyze best practices, and serve as a trusted advisor to technology company executives.

In this role, you will be responsible for authoring pragmatic and thought-provoking content, including market predictions, and delivering actionable insights and recommendations to clients through webinars, in-person presentations, and client meetings.

• Research, analyze and predictsoftware engineeringtrends and innovations
• Monitor and evaluate the competitive landscape across software engineeringtoolvendors, solutions, and service providers
• Create compelling, high-quality research reports, white papers, and thought leadership contentthatprovidesclients with actionable insights
• Develop frameworks, methodologies, and best practices to help organizations successfully implement solutions
• Through virtualandface-to-face interactions,advisesenior executivesontheirstrategic decisions
• Create and deliver high value presentationsat
  
  Gartner events, industry and professional association conferences, and client briefings
• Build external credibility as an industry expert to represent
  
  Gartner research and insights
• Provide sales support to help drive engagement with prospects and clients
• Activelyparticipatein innovation, ideation, and research discussions and collaborate effectively with peerswithin the Gartnerresearch community
• 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

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience;
  Graduate degree preferred
• 12+ years of relevant field or industry experience
• Experienceleadinga software engineering organization,withan understanding ofkeychallengesandopportunities
• Deep knowledge of software architecture principles and challengesfor
  
  SaaS platforms
• Up-to-date knowledge of AI development tools
• Preferred qualifications:
• Significantexperiencein the role ofVice President of Engineering orequivalentatsoftware vendor organization(s)
• Deepexpertisein AI technologies
• Prior experience at a research and advisory firm, consulting organization, or similar role
• 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 writing ability
• Strong written and verbal proficiency, analytical and presentation skills; ability to engage clients and…