Senior Director of AI & Software Engineering Research

Gartner; Texas; Remote; USD 172,000 - 202,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

401k match up to $7,200/year

Stock purchase at a discount

Job summary

Gartner is seeking an accomplished Senior Director to lead research and thought leadership on the future of software engineering within technology vendors. You will guide research, author pragmatic insights, and advise executives through webinars, presentations and client meetings.

You will oversee trend analysis, framework development and high-quality reports while collaborating with teams globally to shape Gartner’s view on engineering strategy and AI adoption.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent; graduate degree preferred.
• 12+ years of relevant field or industry experience.
• Experience leading a software engineering organization.
• Deep knowledge of software architecture principles and challenges for SaaS platforms.
• Up-to-date knowledge of AI development tools.
• Preferred qualifications: VP of Engineering experience at software vendor organizations; deep expertise in AI technologies; prior experience at a research/advisory firm or similar role.

Responsibilities

• Research, analyze and predict software engineering trends and innovations.
• Monitor the competitive landscape across software engineering tool vendors, solutions and service providers.
• Create high-quality research reports, white papers, and thought leadership content with actionable insights.
• Develop frameworks, methodologies and best practices for implementing solutions.
• Advise senior executives on strategic decisions through webinars, presentations and client meetings.
• Deliver high-value presentations at Gartner events and client briefings.
• Build external credibility to represent Gartner research and insights.
• Provide sales support to drive engagement with prospects and clients.
• Collaborate with the Gartner research community on innovation and ideation.
• Develop in-depth analysis to identify root causes of client barriers and reframe strategy.

Skills

Leadership

SaaS architecture

AI tools

Executive presence

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Graduate degree preferred

Tools

AI development tools

Job description

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 Business and Technology Insights (BTI) group, 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. 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.

We are seeking a seasoned software engineering leader to join Gartner as a research analyst and industry thought leader focused on the future of engineering within technology vendor organizations. Leveraging your expertise in engineering practices, team leadership, and emerging AI tools, you will identify market trends, analyze best practices, and serve as a trusted advisor to technology company executives.

In this role, you will be responsible for authoring pragmatic and thought-provoking content, including market predictions, and delivering actionable insights and recommendations to clients through webinars, in-person presentations, and client meetings.

What you will do:

• Research, analyze and predictsoftware engineeringtrends andinnovations
• Monitor and evaluate the competitive landscape acrosssoftware engineeringtoolvendors, solutions, and service providers
• Create compelling, high-quality research reports, white papers, and thought leadership contentthatprovidesclients with actionable insights
• Develop frameworks, methodologies, and best practices to help organizations successfully implement solutions
• Through virtualandface-to-face interactions,advisesenior executivesontheirstrategic decisions
• Create and deliver high value presentationsatGartner events, industry and professional association conferences, and client briefings
• Build external credibility as an industry expert torepresentGartner researchand insights
• Provide sales support to help drive engagement withprospects andclients
• Activelyparticipatein innovation, ideation, and research discussions and collaborate effectively with peerswithin theGartnerresearch community

• 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

What you will need:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience; Graduate degree preferred
• 12+ years of relevant field or industry experience
• Experienceleadinga software engineering organization,withan understanding ofkeychallengesandopportunities
• Deep knowledge ofsoftware architecture principlesand challengesforSaaS platforms
• Up-to-date knowledge of AI development tools
• Preferred qualifications:
  • Significantexperiencein the role ofVice President of Engineering orequivalentatsoftware vendor organization(s)
  • Deepexpertisein AI technologies
  • Prior experience at a research and advisory firm, consulting organization, or similar role
• 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)

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Who are we?

At Gartner, Inc. (NYSE:IT), we guide the leaders who shape the world.

Our mission relies on expert analysis and bold ideas to deliver actionable, objective business and technology insights, helping enterprise leaders and their teams succeed with their mission-critical priorities.

Since our founding in 1979, we've grown to 20,000 associates globally who support over 13,000 client enterprises in ~90 countries and territories. We do important, interesting and substantive work that matters. That's why we hire associates with the intellectual curiosity, energy and drive to want to make a difference. The bar is unapologetically high. So is the impact you can have here.

What makes Gartner a great place to work?

Our vast, virtually untapped market potential offers limitless opportunities - opportunities that may not even exist right now - for you to grow professionally and flourish personally. How far you go is driven by your passion and performance.

We hire remarkable people who collaborate and win as a team. Together, our singular, unifying goal is to deliver results for our clients.

Our teams are inclusive and composed of individuals from different geographies, cultures, religions, ethnicities, races, genders, sexual orientations, abilities and generations.

We invest in great leaders who bring out the best in you and the company, enabling us to multiply our impact and results. This is why, year after year, we are recognized worldwide as a great place to work.

Gartner is the world authority on AI

At Gartner, you'll join a company at the very center of the AI revolution. Gartner has proactive, objective guidance throughout clients' AI journeys. We set the standard for how organizations leverage artificial intelligence to drive meaningful impact. You'll have access to unmatched resources, expertise, and technology, and play a key role in helping Gartner and our clients innovate and grow as we leverage AI to transform business and technology landscapes.

It's an exciting time to be at Gartner, with limitless opportunities to make a real impact, grow your skills, and build a lasting, meaningful career in a field that's reshaping the way we operate. If you're passionate about AI and want to be part of a team that's guiding the leaders who shape the world, Gartner is the place for you.

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's productive to do so and getting together with colleagues in a vibrant community that is purposeful, engaging and inspiring.

Ready to grow your career with Gartner? Join us.

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. Please note that actual salaries may vary within the range, or be above or below the range, based on factors including, but not limited to, education, training, experience, professional achievement, business need, and location. 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 401k match up to $7,200 per year, the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount, and more.

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