Public Cloud Strategy Lead & Research Advisor

Forrester Research, Inc.; Washington; On-site; USD 141,000 - 229,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Global reach and exposure to Fortune 1

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

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

You will guide cloud strategy for executives and drive decision frameworks that help clients modernize workloads, reduce cost, and manage risk. The role demands strong technical delivery experience, credible market perspective, and the ability to translate complex shifts into actionable guidance for senior leaders.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree or equivalent professional experience.
• 10+ years in cloud-related roles or equivalent.
• Deep knowledge of major public cloud platforms.
• Experience with cloud strategy, migration, modernization, and governance.
• Ability to advise senior management and translate technical complexity into business outcomes.
• Willingness to travel up to 30%.

Responsibilities

• Lead Forrester's public cloud platform research across teams and with sales, product, and success to build a cohesive portfolio.
• Develop understanding of executives' requirements across cloud roles to guide research.
• Conduct primary research via interviews, surveys, and market analysis on cloud strategy and platform selection.
• Analyze cloud providers' strategies and market position to inform enterprise guidance.
• Create actionable research outputs including reports, webinars, and executive briefs.
• Present findings at events and client webinars and advise on cloud modernization.

Skills

Cloud strategy

Executive communication

Research analysis

Public cloud knowledge

Education

BA/BS degree or equivalent

Tools

Cloud platforms

Job description

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

You will guide cloud strategy for executives and drive decision frameworks that help clients modernize workloads, reduce cost, and manage risk. The role demands strong technical delivery experience, credible market perspective, and the ability to translate complex shifts into actionable guidance for senior leaders.