About The Role
Gartner Analysts are industry thought leaders who create must-have insights, 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 insights 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.
You are primarily responsible for leading, and advising Gartner clients by researching Emerging Technology and Trends (ETT) within cybersecurity markets; specifically the AI data security and AI ecosystem data management market. You will be charged with creating and delivering both strategic and tactical advice and research content which guides Technology CEOs, Product and Innovation Leaders, Product Managers, and Marketing professionals on critical future security technologies and trends through written research reports, presentations, teleconference inquiries, and briefings. You will mentor and guide your research and elaborate on the evolution and impacts of those emerging technologies in the security market. During a research project, you will work closely with adjacent covering analysts, case-based researchers, and service delivery associates across Gartner, to deliver a world-class experience for our technology provider membership subscriptions.
Please note this is an individual contributor role NOT a leadership role with direct reports.
What You Will Do
Primarily, develop thought-leading advice on the emergence, adoption and disruptions that emerging technologies bring to bear on the AI data security and AI ecosystem data management across the world.
Work with Gartner clients and their teams while reflecting the research in meeting conversations, and as a speaker, either face-to-face, or via videoconference.
Grow the ETT team’s network of thought leaders (academics, investors, etc.), startups, and vendors that the research team can draw on for interviews, case-based research and emergent disruptive security technologies and trends.
Provide tailored inquiries and briefings for Gartner clients on Emerging Technologies in the Security Markets; specifically AI data security and AI ecosystem data management.
Ensure integrity of research & analysis of the team.
What You Will Need
Bachelor’s degree; Graduate degree preferred or equivalent experience in cybersecurity field with specific relevance to AI data security and AI ecosystem data management
A minimum of 12 years of relevant experience
Subject Matter Expertise: Must be familiar with the AI data security and AI ecosystem data management market as well as typical service offerings, best practices, commonly used technologies, and vendors for client engagements and for research related to:
Cloud and on-premises data visibility, classification, monitoring and protection
Data management for AI model training, management, learning and governance
Data security for data at rest, in-flight, and use – encryption, tokenization
AI security platform architecture as it relates to data management
Experience with (or able to quickly learn) tools and data sources such as Pitchbook, CapIQ, TechCrunch, Bloomberg, and other forecast/financial data
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 communication skills – able to explain complex concepts concisely and simply
Subject matter expertise; 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.
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