Senior Director, AI & API Integration Strategy

Gartner; United States; Remote; USD 172,000 - 203,000; Full time

Job summary

Gartner is seeking a Sr. Director Analyst to join the Technical Professionals practice, focusing on AI integration, API management, and orchestration.

This remote North America role requires hands-on expertise bridging technical implementation with market realities to provide actionable insights for enterprise clients. You will conduct research, author market guides, advise on vendor selection, and deliver client engagements that cut through hype with objective guidance.

Qualifications

• 10+ years hands-on experience in integration, API management, and AI orchestration.
• Designing and managing API-driven architectures and integration platforms.
• Familiar with leading vendors, open-source solutions, and emerging players in API/AI.
• Ability to communicate complex concepts clearly in research and client engagements.
• Strong analytical skills to synthesize market data and trends into guidance.
• Curiosity and adaptability with continuous learning in AI technologies.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on AI integration strategies, API management, and AI orchestration.
• Author notes, market guides, and best practices for AI interfaces and hybrid/multi-cloud.
• Advise clients on vendor selection, technology adoption, and implementation challenges.
• Deliver presentations and client engagements with evidence-based recommendations.
• Monitor market trends and emerging technologies to keep Gartner ahead.

Skills

AI orchestration

API management

Integration platforms

Enterprise architecture

Vendor evaluation

Research & analysis

Client advisory

Technical storytelling

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or engineering

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

AI-native integration platforms

API gateways

Orchestration tools

Job description

Gartner is seeking a Sr. Director Analyst to join the Technical Professionals practice, focusing on AI integration, API management, and orchestration.

This remote North America role requires hands-on expertise bridging technical implementation with market realities to provide actionable insights for enterprise clients. You will conduct research, author market guides, advise on vendor selection, and deliver client engagements that cut through hype with objective guidance.