Principal Analyst, Public Cloud Strategy

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

Benefits offered by this job

All the cappuccino you can drink

Guitars in lobby and Friday piano

Onsite massages

Pickleball courts

LEED Gold/Platinum building

Job summary

Forrester Research, Inc. is seeking a Principal Analyst to lead research on public cloud platforms and related strategies. You will work with executives to shape cloud adoption, governance, and modernization, translating complex market trends into clear guidance.

The role emphasizes collaboration, primary research, and delivering high-impact insights through reports, webinars, and client engagements. 30% travel is possible; Cambridge-based, with strong industry impact.

Qualifications

• BA/BS or equivalent professional experience required.
• Extensive experience in cloud strategy, architecture, and advisory roles.
• Strong research, writing, and client-facing capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead public cloud platform research across multiple teams.
• Translate market developments into actionable guidance for executives.
• Develop decision frameworks, maturity models, and best practices.
• Conduct primary research via interviews, surveys, and vendor briefings.
• Present findings at client events and industry conferences.
• Collaborate across sales, product, and customer success to build cohesive portfolios.

Skills

Cloud strategy

Cloud architecture

Platform leadership

Executive advisory

Public cloud market knowledge

Team collaboration

Research & analysis

Client-facing communication

Presentation skills

Interviews & surveys

Education

BA/BS degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Kubernetes

Cloud platforms

Job description

Forrester Research, Inc. is seeking a Principal Analyst to lead research on public cloud platforms and related strategies. You will work with executives to shape cloud adoption, governance, and modernization, translating complex market trends into clear guidance.

The role emphasizes collaboration, primary research, and delivering high-impact insights through reports, webinars, and client engagements. 30% travel is possible; Cambridge-based, with strong industry impact.