Sr Director Analyst - AI Data Security and Data Management; Emerging Technology and Trends; Rem

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 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 via in‑person meetings, virtual meetings, sales support visits and Gartner conferences to discuss complex client challenges and offer appropriate recommendations.

• Develop thought‑leading advice on the emergence, adoption and disruptions that emerging technologies bring to bear on the AI data security and AI ecosystem data management across the world.
• Work with Gartner clients and their teams while reflecting the research in meeting conversations, and as a speaker, either face‑to‑face or via video conference.
• Grow the ETT team’s network of thought leaders (academics, investors, etc.), startups and vendors that the research team can draw on for interviews, case‑based research and emergent disruptive security technologies and trends.
• Provide tailored inquiries and briefings for Gartner clients on Emerging Technologies in the Security Markets; specifically AI data security and AI ecosystem data management.
• Ensure integrity of research and analysis of the team.

• Bachelor’s degree; graduate degree preferred or equivalent experience in cybersecurity field with specific relevance to AI data security and AI ecosystem data management.
• Minimum of 12 years of relevant experience.
• Subject Matter Expertise: familiar with the AI data security and AI ecosystem data management market as well as typical service offerings, best practices, commonly used technologies and vendors for client engagements and for research related to:
• Cloud and on‑premises data visibility, classification, monitoring and protection.
• Data management for AI model training, management, learning and governance.
• Data security for data at rest, in‑flight, and use – encryption, tokenization.
• AI security platform architecture as it relates to data management.
• Experience with (or ability to quickly learn) tools and data sources such as Pitchbook, CapIQ, Tech Crunch, Bloomberg, and other forecast/financial data.
• Demonstrated 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.
• Excellence in research and writing ability.
• Strong written and verbal proficiency, analytical and presentation skills; ability to engage clients and respond effectively to questions.
• Proficiency in analyzing and synthesizing data; ability to apply patterns and frameworks while drawing and defending conclusions to client challenges.
• Strong communication skills – able to explain complex concepts concisely and simply.
• 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.
• Ability to work independently while also being intrinsically motivated to collaborate across teams and support the workflow of others, in a multicultural global team.
• Agile learning and adeptness 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).

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…