Public Cloud Strategy Lead

Forrester Research, Inc.; Charlotte (NC); Híbrido; USD 141 000 - 229 000; Tempo integral

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Resumo da oferta

Forrester Research, Inc. is seeking a Principal Analyst to lead research on public cloud platforms, including strategies, architectures, operating models, and market dynamics shaping enterprise cloud adoption.

This role targets technology executives responsible for cloud strategy, architecture, and operations, helping them optimize cloud use while managing cost and risk. The Principal Analyst will examine hyperscale and alternative cloud platforms, multicloud and hybrid strategies, cloud-native

Qualificações

• BA/BS degree or equivalent professional experience is required.
• At least 10 years' experience in a mix of roles focused on public cloud or related domains.
• Deep knowledge of major hyperscale platforms and evolving cloud ecosystems.
• Experience with cloud strategy, architecture, platform selection, migration, modernization, or cloud operations in complex enterprises.
• Strong abilities in consulting, advisory, and translating technical complexity into business outcomes.

Responsabilidades

• Lead Forrester's public cloud platform research, coordinating across teams to build a cohesive portfolio.
• Develop understanding of what technology executives require to succeed with public cloud.
• Conduct primary research through interviews, surveys, vendor briefings, and market analysis.
• Analyze strategies and market position of major and emerging cloud providers and translate into implications for customers.
• Create high-quality research projects annually across reports, tools, webinars, and other IP.
• Drive key Forrester Wave and Landscape research in public cloud and adjacent markets.

Conhecimentos

Cloud strategy

Public cloud platforms

Kubernetes

Serverless

Multicloud / Hybrid cloud

Data & AI platform services

Executive communication

Research leadership

Market analysis

Travel flexibility

Formação académica

BA/BS or equivalent

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Forrester Research, Inc. is seeking a Principal Analyst to lead research on public cloud platforms, including strategies, architectures, operating models, and market dynamics shaping enterprise cloud adoption.

This role targets technology executives responsible for cloud strategy, architecture, and operations, helping them optimize cloud use while managing cost and risk. The Principal Analyst will examine hyperscale and alternative cloud platforms, multicloud and hybrid strategies, cloud-native