Senior Principal Analyst: AI & IT Procurement Insights

Gartner Inc.; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Gartner is seeking a Sr Principal to lead expert-level research within the Business and Technology Insights group. You will create must-have insights, engage clients in person or virtually, and guide others with thought leadership and evidence-based recommendations.

You will develop in-depth analyses, address client challenges, and present high-value content at Gartner events and conferences while supporting sales with market perspectives and strong stakeholder collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent; graduate degree preferred.
• 8+ years of relevant field or industry experience.
• Demonstrate executive presence and credibility with executives.
• Strong organizational skills under tight deadlines.
• Proficient in research and writing; ability to defend conclusions.

Responsibilities

• Create innovative, thought provoking client-facing research content.
• Develop new insights and actionable approaches for client needs.
• Identify root causes and reframe thinking to drive strategy.
• Demonstrate thought leadership across a team of analysts.
• Provide independent, fact-based insights for Gartner content.
• Engage clients via in-person or virtual meetings and presentations.
• Produce high-value materials for Gartner events and briefings.
• Support Sales by providing market voice to drive client engagement.
• Peer review content for quality and credibility.
• Represent Gartner insights, methodology, and strategy credibly.
• Collaborate with Insights community to drive innovation.
• Identify research process improvements for better service delivery.
• Be client-centric and promote regular Gartner insights engagement.
• Learn new procurement topics to stay ahead of changes.

Skills

Executive presence

Client engagement

Research & writing

Executive communication

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent; Graduate degree preferred

Job description

Gartner is seeking a Sr Principal to lead expert-level research within the Business and Technology Insights group. You will create must-have insights, engage clients in person or virtually, and guide others with thought leadership and evidence-based recommendations.

You will develop in-depth analyses, address client challenges, and present high-value content at Gartner events and conferences while supporting sales with market perspectives and strong stakeholder collaboration.