Senior Director: AI Infrastructure Research & Strategy

Gartner; Greater London; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Gartner, Inc. in London seeks a Senior Director to lead the Global Invest Practice within the Emerging Technology research group, focusing on AI infrastructure, semiconductors and compute.

You will bridge deep technical architecture with strategic investment insights, guide a team of analysts, and deliver high-value content to institutional investors. You will develop provocative insights, present at Gartner events and client briefings, mentor junior staff, and travel up to 25%.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of relevant experience in AI Infrastructure, Semiconductor research, Equity Research, Buy-Side Analysis, or Strategic Consulting in deep tech.
• Deep technical proficiency in AI Infrastructure, Semiconductors, AI Hardware, Compute, and AI/IT Services, enabling you to translate complex architectures into strategic investment frameworks.
• Proven track record in technology research, semiconductor/hardware analysis, or tech-focused investment environments, and know how to convert deep architectural complexity into clear commercial and strategic insights.
• Solid understanding of investment lifecycles, market dynamics, and tech sector valuation drivers.
• Demonstrate executive presence; can immediately establish credibility with executives and additional stakeholders.
• Strong written and verbal proficiency, analytical and presentation skills; ability to engage clients and respond effectively to questions.
• Strong business and financial acumen.

Responsibilities

• 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's needs and requests.
• 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 Insights positions across a team of analysts.
• Bring provocative, independent insights to Gartner leaders that can 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 on and off stage for Gartner events, industry and professional association conferences, and client briefings.
• Provide sales support serving as voice of the market to help Insights teams create content and to drive engagement with clients to make progress against their critical priorities to grow their business.
• 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 Business and Technology Insights provide excellent service delivery.
• Be a mentor and a coach by supporting more junior team members.
• Be client-centric while actively seeking to help clients engage regularly and often with Gartner insights and interactions.

Skills

Executive presence

Analytical skills

Presentation skills

Strong communication

Financial acumen

Independent / collaborative work

Education

Master’s degree or PhD in STEM/CS/Engineering/Business

Job description

Gartner, Inc. in London seeks a Senior Director to lead the Global Invest Practice within the Emerging Technology research group, focusing on AI infrastructure, semiconductors and compute.

You will bridge deep technical architecture with strategic investment insights, guide a team of analysts, and deliver high-value content to institutional investors. You will develop provocative insights, present at Gartner events and client briefings, mentor junior staff, and travel up to 25%.