Enterprise Architecture Research Leader

Phase2 Technology; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Forrester Research is seeking a Principal Analyst to lead our Enterprise Solutions Architecture Practice within the Technology Architecture & Delivery Research Group. You will shape a portfolio spanning architecture strategy, platforms, governance and cost optimization to help CIOs and IT leaders achieve high performance.

You will collaborate across research, sales, product, and customer success teams, producing 8–12 projects annually and presenting at events to grow the practice.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of experience in director-level or senior practitioner roles
• Demonstrated ability to advise senior management and C-level clients
• Superior client-facing communication, listening, critical thinking, and collaboration skills
• Solid technical enterprise architecture leadership across key platforms (Cloud, Infrastructure, AI, OS, Security)
• Experience in Financial Services or Technology Services is preferred
• Ability to leverage AI topics and tools in EA
• Ability to engage technology leaders across Enterprise Architecture, IT Delivery and Operations
• Strong knowledge of IT leadership challenges, economics, labor, and technology trends
• Ability to distill complex ideas into simple, provocative concepts and advocate outcomes
• Strong academic record; superior analytical, writing, editing, and presentation skills
• Willingness to travel 30% or more

Responsibilities

• Lead the Enterprise Solutions Architecture practice area across Forrester research teams to develop a complete portfolio driving customer delight and revenue
• Develop deep understanding of client requirements to guide research and advisory
• Establish industry presence as an influential speaker, build media relationships, and engage with press as needed
• Conduct primary research on architecture strategy, governance, platforms, and cost optimization
• Analyze IT decision-maker challenges balanced with employee preferences
• Create 8–12 high-quality research projects annually across reports, tools, and events
• Drive Forrester Waves and Landscape reporting for the practice
• Consult with clients to apply research to their business environments
• Present at events and deliver client webinars; co-lead global EA forum and awards
• Contribute to adjacent areas like State of Modern Technology Operations; support business development
• Foster cross-team collaboration, mentorship, integrity, and a forward-thinking culture
• Opportunity to grow into VP Principal Analyst with innovations and client impact

Skills

Enterprise architecture leadership

Public speaking

Client advisory

Cross-team collaboration

AI in EA

Education

Advanced degree in related field

Tools

Cloud platforms

AI/ML tools

Security platforms

Job description

Forrester Research is seeking a Principal Analyst to lead our Enterprise Solutions Architecture Practice within the Technology Architecture & Delivery Research Group. You will shape a portfolio spanning architecture strategy, platforms, governance and cost optimization to help CIOs and IT leaders achieve high performance.

You will collaborate across research, sales, product, and customer success teams, producing 8–12 projects annually and presenting at events to grow the practice.