Senior Director, Analyst, Application Platforms & AI - Remote US

Gartner; Stamford (CT); Hybrid; USD 172,000 - 202,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

401(k) match up to $7,200

Opportunities for stock purchase at a discount

Annual bonus plan

Job summary

Gartner seeks a Senior Director, Analyst in Application Platforms & AI, based in Connecticut. This role involves leading research initiatives, providing actionable insights on AI operationalization, and supporting sales with expert advice. Candidates must have 10+ years of experience, exceptional research and writing skills, and the ability to effectively communicate complex concepts. Competitive compensation ranges from $172,000 to $202,500, with comprehensive benefits in a flexible hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant field or industry experience.
• Proficient in analyzing and synthesizing data.
• Ability to represent Gartner's research methodology effectively.

Responsibilities

• Create innovative research content and vendor evaluations.
• Develop actionable insights through analysis of market trends.
• Provide sales support and high-quality research content peer review.

Skills

Executive presence

Strong organizational skills

Research and writing ability

Analytical and presentation skills

Strong business and financial acumen

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Graduate degree preferred

Job description

Senior Director, Analyst, Application Platforms & AI, Remote US

About the role

Gartner Analysts are industry thought leaders who create must‑have research, market predictions and best practices for a broad range of world‑leading organizations. A Senior Director serves as a leader within Gartner’s Research and Advisory sector, establishing oneself as a credible voice within their designated market at local, regional and global levels. Utilizing exceptional research and analytical skills, a Senior Director plays a significant role in producing pragmatic and provocative research which Gartner clients consume and apply to propel their business toward key objectives. This role specifically focuses on Application Platforms & Conversational AI, guiding clients through the operationalization of AI, AI strategy, Generative AI platforms, AI Agents, Large and Small Language models (LLMs/SLMs), prompt engineering, and the impact of AI on people and organizations. They are a trusted source of advice for clients, reinforcing Gartner’s value every day by engaging them via in‑person meetings, virtual meetings, sales support visits and Gartner conferences to discuss complex client challenges and offer appropriate recommendations.

What you will do

• Create innovative, thought provoking, and highly leveraged “must‑have research” content, including the production of Magic Quadrants, vendor evaluations, and research streams that inform client decisions and vendor shortlists.
• Develop new research and ideas through thought leadership and offer compelling, actionable approaches to client’s needs and requests that accelerate the client’s ability to act.
• Develop in‑depth analysis to identify the root cause of a client’s barriers or overall needs and reframe thinking to drive strategy forward.
• Demonstrate thought leadership in establishing research positions across a team of analysts.
• Bring provocative, independent insights to Gartner leaders that can evolve the course of a research agenda.

Role Specific

• Research, analyze and predict market trends and shifts—specifically regarding hyperscaler operationalization of AI and AI vendor landscapes—to provide clients and vendors with actionable insights.
• Provide clients and prospects with actionable advice via virtual or face‑to‑face interactions, ensuring they avoid delays in procurement and architecture decisions.
• Create and deliver high value presentation materials on and off stage for Gartner events, industry and professional association conferences, C‑level briefings, and vendor briefings.

Support Research and Sales

• Provide sales support serving as voice of the market to help research teams create content and to drive engagement with clients to make progress against their critical priorities to grow their business.
• Provide high quality and timely research content peer review.
• Build credibility as an industry expert to represent Gartner research, methodology and strategy.
• Actively participate in innovation, ideation, and research discussions and collaborate effectively with peers in the research community.
• Identify research process improvements or develop new processes that help the team and Research & Advisory provide excellent service delivery.
• Be a mentor and a coach by supporting more junior team members.
• Be client‑centric while actively seeking to help clients engage regularly and often with Gartner research and interactions.

What you will need

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience; Graduate degree preferred
• 10+ years of relevant field or industry experience
• Demonstrate executive presence; can immediately establish credibility with executives and additional stakeholders
• Strong organizational skills; ability to work under tight deadlines and produce high quality deliverables
• Demonstrate excellence in research and writing ability
• Strong written and verbal proficiency, analytical and presentation skills; ability to engage clients and respond effectively to questions
• Proficient in analyzing and synthesizing data; can effectively apply patterns and frameworks while drawing and defending conclusions to client challenges
• Strong communicator who is able to explain complex concepts concisely and simply
• Subject matter expert comfortable presenting at large and small‑scale speaking engagements
• Strong business and financial acumen
• Deep knowledge of the global and competitive landscape within subject area as well as the interplay in that market
• Ability to work independently, while also being intrinsically motivated to collaborate across teams and support the workflow of others, in a multicultural global team
• Learning agile and adept with navigating highly matrixed environments
• Ability to represent Gartner's research methodology and strategies effectively at all levels
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 25% (where applicable)

What do we offer

Gartner offers world‑class benefits, highly competitive compensation and disproportionate rewards for top performers.

In our hybrid work environment, we provide the flexibility and support for you to thrive — working virtually when it is productive to do so and getting together with colleagues in a vibrant community that is purposeful, engaging and inspiring.

Gartner believes in fair and equitable pay. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is 172,000 USD – 202,500 USD. In addition to base salary, employees will participate in either an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, or a role‑based, uncapped sales incentive plan. Our talent acquisition team will provide the specific opportunity on our bonus or incentive programs to eligible candidates. We also offer market‑leading benefit programs including generous PTO, a 401(k) match up to $7,200 per year, the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount, and more.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The policy of Gartner is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, citizenship status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status and to seek to advance the principles of equal employment opportunity. Gartner is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers, including job seekers with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Company’s career webpage as a result of your disability.