Senior Director, Tech Cost & Value Strategy

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

Job summary

Gartner is seeking a Senior Director in the BTI group to lead IT financial management and value realization initiatives for CIOs. You will craft must-have insights, guide budgeting and governance, and influence clients through high-impact research and presentations.

You will engage with executives, shape research agendas, and collaborate with global teams to deliver practical guidance on cloud, AI economics, and technology spend governance.

Qualifications

• Bachelors or equivalent with focus on IT finance or related fields.
• Experience applying ITFM, TBM or FinOps to improve decisions.
• Knowledge of cloud/AI economics and cost governance.

Responsibilities

• Create innovative, must-have insights content for CIO audiences.
• Develop thought leadership and actionable client-ready guidance.
• Analyze root causes to reframe client strategy and drive progress.
• Present high-value materials for Gartner events and client briefings.
• Support sales with market voice and content to engage clients.

Skills

ITFM

TBM

FinOps

Cloud economics

AI economics

Budgeting

Cost transparency

Investment governance

Vendor evaluation

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Graduate degree preferred

Job description

Gartner is seeking a Senior Director in the BTI group to lead IT financial management and value realization initiatives for CIOs. You will craft must-have insights, guide budgeting and governance, and influence clients through high-impact research and presentations.

You will engage with executives, shape research agendas, and collaborate with global teams to deliver practical guidance on cloud, AI economics, and technology spend governance.