Public Cloud Strategy & Research Leader

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

Benefits offered by this job

Exposure to industry experts

Global reach

Onsite perks

Job summary

Forrester Research, Inc. is seeking a Principal Analyst to lead research on public cloud platforms and related strategies.

You will guide enterprise cloud adoption, governance, and modernization, translating complex market shifts into actionable guidance for technology executives. The role involves surveying cloud ecosystems, developing decision frameworks, and delivering high‑quality research across reports, webinars, and executive briefings.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree or equivalent professional experience required.
• 10+ years in cloud/public cloud related roles or research.
• Ability to translate technical complexity into business guidance.

Responsibilities

• Lead public cloud platform research and collaborate with sales, product, and customer success teams.
• Develop frameworks and actionable insights for senior technology leaders.
• Produce multiple research outputs annually (reports, tools, webinars, blogs, etc.).
• Present findings at events and client engagements.
• Mentor teams and foster cross‑team collaboration.

Skills

Public cloud research

Executive communication

Research methodology

Cloud architecture knowledge

Education

BA/BS degree or equivalent

Job description

Forrester Research, Inc. is seeking a Principal Analyst to lead research on public cloud platforms and related strategies.

You will guide enterprise cloud adoption, governance, and modernization, translating complex market shifts into actionable guidance for technology executives. The role involves surveying cloud ecosystems, developing decision frameworks, and delivering high‑quality research across reports, webinars, and executive briefings.