Sr Director Analyst, AI and Software Engineering (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 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 predict software engineering trends and innovations
• Monitor and evaluate the competitive landscape across software engineering tool vendors, solutions, and service providers
• Create compelling, high-quality research reports, white papers, and thought leadership content that provides clients with actionable insights
• Develop frameworks, methodologies, and best practices to help organizations successfully implement solutions
• Through virtual and face-to-face interactions, advise senior executives on their strategic decisions
• Create and deliver high value presentations at Gartner events, industry and professional association conferences, and client briefings
• Build external credibility as an industry expert to represent Gartner research and insights
• Provide sales support to help drive engagement with prospects and clients
• Actively participate in innovation, ideation, and research discussions and collaborate effectively with peers within the Gartner research 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
• Experience leading a software engineering organization, with an understanding of key challenges and opportunities
• Deep knowledge of software architecture principles and challenges for SaaS platforms
• Up-to-date knowledge of AI development tools

• Preferred qualifications:

• Significant experience in the role of Vice President of Engineering or equivalent at software vendor organization(s)
• Deep expertise in 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 intrinsi…