Lead Enterprise Architecture Research Strategist

Forrester; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 141,000 - 229,000; Full time

Job summary

Forrester Research in Cambridge, MA seeks a Principal Analyst to lead the Enterprise Solutions Architecture Practice within the Technology Architecture & Delivery Research Group. You will drive research on architecture strategy, platforms, governance, and cost optimization while collaborating with Sales, Product, and client teams.

The role requires senior advisory skills, strong writing and presentation abilities, and willingness to travel up to 30% to engage CIOs, CTOs and IT leaders with

Qualifications

• 10+ years in enterprise architecture or related leadership roles.
• Experience advising senior management and C-level clients.
• Strong written and verbal communication for research content.
• Ability to travel 30%+ of the time.
• Experience with AI topics in EA and architecture.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Enterprise Solutions Architecture practice area, working across Forrester teams to develop a research portfolio.
• Develop deep understanding of client needs to guide technology executives.
• Establish industry presence; engage with journalists and vendor briefings as needed.
• Conduct primary research on architecture strategy, platforms, governance, and cost optimization.
• Create high-quality, actionable research content across multiple formats.
• Drive Forrester Waves and Landscape reporting for the practice.
• Consult with clients to apply research to their environment and engagements.
• Present at events and deliver client webinars.
• Co-lead the global Forrester Enterprise Architecture forum and award programs.

Skills

Executive leadership

Stakeholder management

Public speaking

Analytical writing

Enterprise architecture

AI knowledge

Business strategy

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

Forrester Research in Cambridge, MA seeks a Principal Analyst to lead the Enterprise Solutions Architecture Practice within the Technology Architecture & Delivery Research Group. You will drive research on architecture strategy, platforms, governance, and cost optimization while collaborating with Sales, Product, and client teams.

The role requires senior advisory skills, strong writing and presentation abilities, and willingness to travel up to 30% to engage CIOs, CTOs and IT leaders with