Senior Enterprise Architecture Strategist

Forrester Research, Inc.; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 141,000 - 229,000; Full time

Job summary

Forrester Research, Inc. seeks a Principal Analyst to lead the Enterprise Solutions Architecture Practice, driving research on platforms, vendors, and trends for CIOs and IT leaders.

The role emphasizes collaboration across research, sales, product, and customer success, with a focus on delivering high-impact, actionable insights. The Principal Analyst will conduct in-depth research, publish 8–12 projects annually, and help clients navigate technology decisions with a strong emphasis on value,

Qualifications

• Experience serving as an advisor to senior management and C-level clients.
• Strong client-facing communication, listening, critical thinking, and collaboration skills.
• Solid technical enterprise architecture experience and leadership in architecture topics.
• Experience in Financial Services or Technology Services or related industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Enterprise Solutions Architecture practice area across Forrester research teams to develop a complete research portfolio.
• Develop deep understanding of client needs to drive successful technology architecture research.
• Establish industry presence as a thought leader and maintain media relationships.
• Conduct primary research on architecture strategy, governance, cost optimization, and performance metrics.
• Create high-quality, actionable, and analytically rigorous research content.

Skills

Enterprise architecture

Executive advisory

Client engagement

Public speaking

Research leadership

Analytical writing

Travel 30%

Job description

Forrester Research, Inc. seeks a Principal Analyst to lead the Enterprise Solutions Architecture Practice, driving research on platforms, vendors, and trends for CIOs and IT leaders.

The role emphasizes collaboration across research, sales, product, and customer success, with a focus on delivering high-impact, actionable insights. The Principal Analyst will conduct in-depth research, publish 8–12 projects annually, and help clients navigate technology decisions with a strong emphasis on value,