Public Cloud Strategy Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Onsite massages

Guitar/piano lessons in Cambridge

Fitness center

Job summary

Forrester Research, Inc. seeks a Principal Analyst to lead research on public cloud platforms and related market dynamics.

The role targets technology executives responsible for cloud strategy, architecture, and operations, guiding clients on how to leverage public cloud for stronger business outcomes while managing cost, risk, and organizational change. The Principal Analyst will analyze hyperscale and alternative cloud providers, governance, modernization, and cloud-native services,

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree or equivalent professional experience.
• 10+ years in senior cloud roles or related fields.
• Deep knowledge of major hyperscale clouds and the evolving ecosystem.

Responsibilities

• Lead Forrester's public cloud platform research across teams and with sales, product, and customer success.
• Develop understanding of what technology executives and cloud leaders require to succeed with public cloud.
• Conduct primary research through interviews, surveys, vendor briefings, and market analysis.

Skills

Cloud strategy

Architecture

Public cloud

Executive communication

Thought leadership

Client facing

Education

BA/BS degree

Job description

Forrester Research, Inc. seeks a Principal Analyst to lead research on public cloud platforms and related market dynamics.

The role targets technology executives responsible for cloud strategy, architecture, and operations, guiding clients on how to leverage public cloud for stronger business outcomes while managing cost, risk, and organizational change. The Principal Analyst will analyze hyperscale and alternative cloud providers, governance, modernization, and cloud-native services,