Senior Director Analyst, Data Management

Gartner; Roma; Ibrido; EUR 30.000 - 50.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading technology research firm is seeking a Senior Director Analyst in Data Management. You will create and deliver impactful research on data management solutions, support sales efforts, and guide clients with expert insights. The ideal candidate will have over 12 years of experience in data management and a proven record in leadership roles. This position offers competitive compensation in a hybrid work environment.

Servizi

World-class benefits

Highly competitive compensation

Flexible work environment

Competenze

• 12+ years of experience in data management.
• Leadership role experience in data management practices.
• Proven experience presenting to clients at events and conferences.

Mansioni

• Create Gartner research and analysis to support clients and sales.
• Identify critical questions facing clients and craft research methods.
• Deliver high-value presentations based on research findings.
• Conduct innovative, analytical, and impactful research.

Conoscenze

Analytical skills

Influencing and leadership

Storytelling

Communication skills

Writing skills

Team-working ethos

Project planning and management

Formazione

Bachelor’s Degree in a related field

Master’s Degree in a related discipline

Descrizione del lavoro

Senior Director Analyst, Data Management

Job Description

As a Senior Director Analyst, you will create Gartner research and analysis, communicate it to clients, and support the sales force in new sales and client retention. Your research will provide insight, predictions, and actionable advice around data management solutions and platforms. Additionally, you will need to understand and work with adjacent research areas and practices, including analytics, AI, data science, and ML.

The field of research you will work in

• Best practices for selecting and managing data management systems with an emphasis on data lakehouses, data management platforms, multi‑modal databases, data warehouses, data lakes, and emerging database technologies like graph, vector, and NoSQL.
• Best practices for evaluating and selecting tools across the data integration, data engineering, data catalogues/metadata management, and data streaming markets.
• Good understanding of how modern data management environments must be architected to future‑proof against new emerging and disruptive technologies. These architectures include the Data Fabric, data mesh operating models, federated data‑management practices, and the ability to create and manage data products.
• Exhibited knowledge on upcoming AI‑Ready data management capabilities and technologies, including knowledge graphs, semantic enrichment, RAG architectures and integration frameworks to support AI models from a data perspective, including MCP, A2A, etc.

What you’ll do

• Impress with your understanding of best practices and inspire by detecting emerging next‑practice trends in your field of research.
• Identify critical questions facing Gartner clients and craft appropriate research methods to address them.
• Create and deliver high‑value presentations based on the body of research over time.
• Conduct research and produce innovative, thought‑leading, impactful, analytically‑deep, fact‑based research analysis.
• Assist the sales organization in selling and retaining clients on any topic covered by the Analyst’s team.
• Provide high‑quality and timely research peer review.
• Lead or participate in research community meetings to discuss research issues and collaborate effectively with peers.
• Support sales organizations with research briefings, POC engagements, and other consulting SAS engagements for both clients and prospects of Gartner research.

What we expect

Experience

• 12+ years of experience within the field of data management.
• Significant applicable experience in the related industry discipline and deep knowledge of a particular market, role, or user strategies in any of the specific areas mentioned above.
• Proven experience presenting to clients at events and conferences, performing workshops, and briefings.
• Previously held a leadership role within business or technology in data‑management practice areas.
• Deep understanding of both technology and industry, including market, vendors, products, and user strategies in specific areas.

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree and/or advanced professional qualification(s) in a related field.
• Proven record of academic achievement at the highest level.
• Master’s Degree in a related discipline is an advantage.

Skills

• Exceptional analytical skills; ability to apply conceptual models, recognize patterns, and draw and defend research positions and conclusions.
• Exceptional at influencing and leadership.
• Very good storyteller. Articulate and succinct communication skills; ability to explain complex ideas effectively.
• Strong writing skills.
• Very strong team‑working ethos.
• Strong project planning and management skills.

Who are we?

At Gartner, Inc. (NYSE: IT), we guide the leaders who shape the world. Our mission relies on expert analysis and bold ideas to deliver actionable, objective business and technology insights, helping enterprise leaders and their teams succeed with their mission‑critical priorities.

Since our founding in 1979, we’ve grown to 21,000 associates globally who support ~14,000 client enterprises in ~90 countries and territories. We do important, interesting and substantive work that matters. That’s why we hire associates with the intellectual curiosity, energy, and drive to want to make a difference. The bar is unapologetically high, so is the impact you can have here.

What makes Gartner a great place to work?

Our vast, virtually untapped market potential offers limitless opportunities – opportunities that may not even exist right now – for you to grow professionally and flourish personally. How far you go is driven by your passion and performance.

We hire remarkable people who collaborate and win as a team. Together, our singular, unifying goal is to deliver results for our clients.

Our teams are inclusive and composed of individuals from different geographies, cultures, religions, ethnicities, races, genders, sexual orientations, abilities, and generations.

We invest in great leaders who bring out the best in you and the company, enabling us to multiply our impact and results. This is why, year after year, we are recognized worldwide as a great place to work.

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 productive and gathering with colleagues in a vibrant community that is purposeful, engaging, and inspiring.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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