Senior Director, AI Platforms & Application Research

Gartner, Inc.; Town of Texas (WI); Hybrid; USD 172,000 - 203,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

401k match up to $7,200 per year

Stock purchase discount

Market leading benefits

Job summary

Gartner, Inc. is seeking a Senior Director for Applications Platforms & Conversational AI who will lead research, guide clients, and articulate strategic AI implementations. You will create must-have content, mentor junior analysts, and present at Gartner events, client briefings and conferences.

Travel up to 25% is expected in this global role. The position demands executive presence, proven research-writing skills, and ability to translate complex AI concepts into actionable insights for

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.
• Graduate degree preferred.
• 10+ years of relevant field or industry experience.
• Demonstrate executive presence and credibility with executives.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Proven excellence in research and writing ability.
• Ability to present complex AI concepts concisely.

Responsibilities

• Research, analyze and predict market trends in AI operationalization for clients.
• Provide actionable advice via virtual or in-person interactions to inform decisions.
• Create high-value presentation materials for Gartner events and client meetings.
• Support research and sales by representing market insights and driving engagement.
• Mentor junior team members and collaborate across a global, matrixed organization.
• Identify research improvements and participate in ideation with peers.

Skills

Executive presence

Research and writing

Analytical thinking

Presentation skills

Strong communication

Client engagement

Cross-functional collaboration

Mentoring

Independent work

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Graduate degree preferred

Job description

Gartner, Inc. is seeking a Senior Director for Applications Platforms & Conversational AI who will lead research, guide clients, and articulate strategic AI implementations. You will create must-have content, mentor junior analysts, and present at Gartner events, client briefings and conferences.

Travel up to 25% is expected in this global role. The position demands executive presence, proven research-writing skills, and ability to translate complex AI concepts into actionable insights for