Principal Public Cloud Strategy Analyst

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

Benefits offered by this job

All the cappuccino you can drink

Guitars in Cambridge lobby

Onsite massages

Foosball and ping-pong

Job summary

Forrester Research seeks a Principal Analyst to lead research on public cloud platforms, addressing strategies, architectures, and market dynamics shaping enterprise cloud adoption. You’ll translate complex market shifts into actionable guidance for senior technology leaders and collaborations with sales, product, and customer success teams.

The role requires a deep technical and business perspective, experience with cloud strategy and modernization, and the ability to present insights at

Qualifications

• A strong record of academic achievement; a BA/BS degree or equivalent professional experience is required.
• At least 10 years’ experience in roles such as senior practitioner, cloud architect, platform leader, consultant, or research analyst focused on public cloud.
• Demonstrated ability to advise senior management and translate technical complexity into clear business outcomes.
• Superior client-facing communication, listening, interviewing, critical thinking, collaboration, analytical, writing, editing, and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead Forrester’s public cloud platform research across cross-functional teams.
• Develop deep understanding of what technology executives and cloud leaders require to succeed with public cloud.
• Conduct primary research via interviews, surveys, vendor briefings, and market analysis on cloud strategy and modernization.
• Analyze major providers and translate market developments into implications for enterprise customers and vendors.
• Drive Forrester Wave and Landscape research in public cloud and adjacent markets.
• Present at client webinars, workshops, and executive briefings.
• Foster collaboration across teams and contribute to client impact with rigorous analysis.

Skills

Client-facing communication

Critical thinking

Presentation skills

Analytical writing

Education

BA/BS degree or equivalent

Tools

Kubernetes

Job description

Forrester Research seeks a Principal Analyst to lead research on public cloud platforms, addressing strategies, architectures, and market dynamics shaping enterprise cloud adoption. You’ll translate complex market shifts into actionable guidance for senior technology leaders and collaborations with sales, product, and customer success teams.

The role requires a deep technical and business perspective, experience with cloud strategy and modernization, and the ability to present insights at