Principal Enterprise Architecture Research Lead

Forrester Research, Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 141,000 - 229,000; Full time

Job summary

Forrester Research, Inc. is seeking a Principal Analyst to lead our Enterprise Solutions Architecture Practice within the Technology Architecture & Delivery Research Group.

This role serves CIOs, CTOs and IT leaders, driving research on architecture strategy, platforms, and delivery across collaboration with Research, Sales, Product and Customer Success teams. The Principal Analyst will develop 8–12 research projects per year across reports, tools, webinars, blogs and other IP, building an

Qualifications

• 10+ years in director-level or higher architecture roles.
• Proven ability to advise senior management and C-level clients.
• Strong written, analytical, and presentation skills.
• Experience across Cloud, AI, security, and operating systems platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Enterprise Solutions Architecture practice across Forrester teams.
• Develop a complete research portfolio that drives revenue and client delight.
• Build relationships with journalists, brief clients and vendors as needed.
• Produce approximately 8 to 12 research projects annually in various formats.
• Drive and lead key Forrester Waves and Landscape reporting for the practice.
• Consult with clients to apply research to their business environment and governance.
• Present at Forrester-sponsored events and client webinars.
• Co-lead the global Forrester Enterprise Architecture forum and award program.
• Contribute to the State of Modern Technology Operations survey.

Skills

Enterprise architecture

CIO/CTO engagement

Executive communication

Research leadership

Client guidance

Job description

Forrester Research, Inc. is seeking a Principal Analyst to lead our Enterprise Solutions Architecture Practice within the Technology Architecture & Delivery Research Group.

This role serves CIOs, CTOs and IT leaders, driving research on architecture strategy, platforms, and delivery across collaboration with Research, Sales, Product and Customer Success teams. The Principal Analyst will develop 8–12 research projects per year across reports, tools, webinars, blogs and other IP, building an