Senior Director, AI Strategy for Infrastructure & Operations

Gartner Inc.; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Gartner, Inc. in the United Kingdom seeks a Senior Director within the Business and Technology Insights (BTI) group to lead research and client engagement at local, regional and global levels.

You will shape must-have insights, guide clients through complex challenges, and represent Gartner’s research methodology with credibility and executive presence. The role requires 12+ years of relevant experience and strong leadership in IT Infrastructure/Operations, with a willingness to travel up to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent; graduate degree preferred.
• 12+ years of relevant field or industry experience.
• Proven experience leading teams and delivering executive-level insights.
• Experience with AI infrastructure strategies and digital transformation.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Create innovative, thought-provoking, and highly leveraged “must-have insights” content.
• Develop new insights through thought leadership to meet client needs and requests.
• Develop in-depth analysis to identify root causes and reframing for strategic impact.
• Demonstrate thought leadership and establish BTI positions across a team of analysts.
• Provide actionable client guidance via virtual or in-person interactions.
• Create and deliver high-value presentation materials for Gartner events and client briefings.
• Support Sales by providing market voice to drive client engagement and progress.

Skills

Leadership

Thought Leadership

Research & Analysis

Client Engagement

Presentation Skills

Strategic Thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Graduate degree preferred

Job description

Gartner, Inc. in the United Kingdom seeks a Senior Director within the Business and Technology Insights (BTI) group to lead research and client engagement at local, regional and global levels.

You will shape must-have insights, guide clients through complex challenges, and represent Gartner’s research methodology with credibility and executive presence. The role requires 12+ years of relevant experience and strong leadership in IT Infrastructure/Operations, with a willingness to travel up to