Senior Director Analyst, Physical AI Safety & Security Insights

Gartner; Irving (TX); Remote; USD 172,000 - 203,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

401k match

Stock purchase plan

Job summary

Gartner is seeking an experienced Senior Director Analyst in North America to lead research on emerging AI safety and security topics, spanning physical AI, autonomous systems, robotics, and hardware integration. You will influence strategic decisions, publish authoritative papers, and engage with clients directly through presentations and events.

The role emphasizes deep AI knowledge, executive-level communication, and the ability to work across cross-functional teams in a remote North American

Qualifications

• 12+ years of relevant field or industry experience.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience; graduate degree preferred.
• Deep understanding of emerging AI-enabled software development tools and agent technologies, markets, costs, and providers.
• Recent experience in bringing AI-driven solutions to market.
• Strong attention to detail for complex systems and cybersecurity considerations.
• Critical thinking, curiosity, and self-motivation to identify early signals in emerging tech.
• Strong written, verbal, analytical, and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead research initiatives on emerging AI safety and security topics across physical AI, autonomous systems, robotics and AI-hardware integration.
• Develop and execute comprehensive research agendas on AI safety and security for the physical AI ecosystem.
• Present research findings to C-level executives, investors, and technical communities.
• Analyze competitive landscapes and AI technology readiness across sectors.
• Synthesize perspectives from researchers, end users, and practitioners to inform strategy and product decisions.

Skills

AI research leadership

Emerging tech knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

Executive communication

Analytical ability

Cybersecurity basics

Multilingual capabilities

Job description

Gartner is seeking an experienced Senior Director Analyst in North America to lead research on emerging AI safety and security topics, spanning physical AI, autonomous systems, robotics, and hardware integration. You will influence strategic decisions, publish authoritative papers, and engage with clients directly through presentations and events.

The role emphasizes deep AI knowledge, executive-level communication, and the ability to work across cross-functional teams in a remote North American