Director Analyst, Data Integration

Gartner; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

World-class benefits

Highly competitive compensation

Flexible work environment

Job summary

Gartner is seeking a Director Analyst in Greater London to lead research on Data Integration and Engineering. This role requires a strong background in data management and the ability to produce actionable insights for clients. Responsibilities include delivering high-quality research, engaging with clients, and mentoring team members. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree or relevant experience, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work under tight deadlines. Gartner offers a hybrid work environment and competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience working on Data Integration and Engineering initiatives.
• Subject matter expertise in sustaining Data Integration and Data Engineering.
• Experience with dataOps methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality actionable advice through a variety of media.
• Write pragmatic research that is clear and actionable.
• Provide timely research content peer review.

Skills

Data Integration and Engineering

Analytical skills

Strong communication

Research writing

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Advanced Professional Qualification in Data Management

Tools

Data Integration tools

Data streaming tools

Data virtualization tools

Job description

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 Director Analyst possesses a keen eye for identifying problems and creating solutions within the technological markets they serve. They use their knowledge to help clients make better decisions, solve complex issues, and execute new practices that propel clients’ businesses toward key objectives.

A Director Analyst publishes these insights as pragmatic and/or provocative research. Additionally, they reinforce Gartner’s value every day by engaging clients via virtual meetings, sales support, Gartner conferences and industry events.

The successful candidate for this role is an expert in Data Integration technology and Data Engineering discipline and understands the benefits it can bring in addition to the challenges of implementation across people, processes, and technologies. The candidate will also have a core understanding of Data Integration and its application across Data Management platforms and use cases. The candidate will focus on written and customer‑facing deliverables to support Data & Analytics Leaders who face the challenges of improving/establishing Data Integration within their Organizations.

What you will need:

• Demonstrated experience working on Data Integration and Engineering initiatives.
• Bachelor's Degree, Advanced Professional Qualification, or 10+ years direct experience in a field related to Data Management.
• Subject matter expertise, with demonstrated knowledge of how to improve and sustain Data Integration and Data Engineering within Data Management disciplines.
• Primary Areas of coverage would include –
• data integration technology and markets
• data ecosystem and data management platforms
• data engineering practices and skills
• dataOps methodologies for agile engineering
• understanding of modern data integration styles like streaming, virtualization/federation of data, data replication, API integration etc.
• understanding of modern data management architectures like data fabric and data mesh
• understating the data mesh operating principles with expertise on data products and marketplaces to federate data management.
• Modern data management architecture requirements to support AI-ready data including but not limited to the use Knowledge Graphs, Ontologies and Semantics for AI use cases and AI agents
• Hands‑on experience with Data Integration and Engineering tools, is a plus.
• Hands on experience with data streaming tools, data virtualization tools, real‑time data integration and application integration technology, is a plus.
• Familiarity with Chief Data and Analytics Officer (CDAO) initiatives, goals, objectives, and business value ROI.
• 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.
• Ability to represent Gartner's research methodology and strategies effectively at all levels.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 25% (where applicable).

What you will do:

• Deliver high‑quality actionable advice through a variety of media.
• Write provocative and pragmatic research that is clear and actionable.
• Provide high quality and timely research content peer review.
• Create and deliver presentations for webinars, onsite engagements, and Gartner conferences.
• Track vendors, market trends and emerging practices to remain ahead of the curve within these areas, and adjacent spaces (e.g. digital transformation, data management strategy and operating models, data engineering skills, among others).
• Deliver outstanding sales support to retain and grow the Gartner business.
• Build credibility as an industry expert to represent Gartner research, methodology and strategy.
• Actively participate in innovation, ideation, and research discussions and collaborate effectively with peers in the research community.
• Identify research process improvements or develop new processes that help the team and Gartner Insights teams provide excellent service delivery.
• Be a mentor and a coach by supporting more junior team members.

Who you are:

• You came from a Data Management background and may have been a hands‑on practitioner in the past but as your career progressed you may have transitioned into a leadership role, where you started leading teams or teams of teams.
• You understand the bigger picture and the full lifecycle of data management where considerations are made in data integration, data quality, metadata management, Data and analytics governance, DataOps methodologies and DBMSs.
• You are proficient in analyzing and synthesizing data; can effectively apply patterns and frameworks while drawing and defending conclusions to client challenges.
• You enjoy learning and being challenged intellectually on new topic areas or adjustments to previously held beliefs.
• You are a strong communicator who can explain complex concepts concisely and simply.
• You are a subject matter expert who is comfortable presenting at large and small‑scale speaking engagements.
• You can demonstrate executive presence and can immediately establish credibility with executives and additional stakeholders.

What makes Gartner Research a GREAT fit for you?

• You are a team player who values expert insights, bold ideas, and intellectual courage.
• You are always learning and looking to discover what’s next in technology.
• You pursue personal excellence through team collaboration and consensus.
• You love to shape ideas and business‑related recommendations to solve clients’ biggest challenges.

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.

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.