Principal Analyst, Enterprise Architecture Strategy

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

Job summary

Forrester Research, Inc. (US) is seeking a Principal Analyst to lead the Enterprise Solutions Architecture practice. This role serves CIOs and IT leaders by delivering top-tier research on technology strategy and delivery. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience, a strong technical foundation, and the ability to advise senior clients effectively.

The position offers a competitive salary range of $141,000 – $229,000 depending on experience, alongside a bonus target of 15% of base salary.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years in director-level or higher roles.
• Demonstrated ability to advise senior management.
• Strong technical foundation in enterprise architecture.
• Deep understanding of challenges faced by technology executives.
• Strong analytical writing, editing and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Enterprise Solutions Architecture practice.
• Develop a deep understanding of client needs.
• Conduct primary research on architecture strategy.
• Create 8-12 high-quality research projects annually.
• Build visibility for research through various channels.

Skills

Leadership and collaboration skills

Critical thinking

Technical foundation in enterprise architecture

Experience in Financial Services

Proven ability to engage technology leaders

Strong academic record

Tools

Cloud platforms

Operating Systems

Security technologies

AI topics

Job description

Forrester Research, Inc. (US) is seeking a Principal Analyst to lead the Enterprise Solutions Architecture practice. This role serves CIOs and IT leaders by delivering top-tier research on technology strategy and delivery. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience, a strong technical foundation, and the ability to advise senior clients effectively.

The position offers a competitive salary range of $141,000 – $229,000 depending on experience, alongside a bonus target of 15% of base salary.