Sr Director Analyst - Data Management at Gartner

, , United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

25 Apr, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Data management, Research analysis, Data lakehouses, Data integration, Data engineering, Data fabric, Data mesh, AI, GenAI, Knowledge graphs, RAG architectures, Presentation skills, Strategic thinking, Analytical skills, Communication skills, Leadership

Industry

Information Services

Description

As a Senior Director Analyst, you will create Gartner research and analysis, communicate it to clients and support the sales force in new sales and client retention. Your research will provide insight, predictions and actionable advice to clients around data management solutions and platforms. In addition, you will need to understand and work with adjacent research areas and practices including analytics, AI, data science and ML. The field of research you will work in Data Management technologies and platforms and their intersection with Analytics and AI/GenAI, AI Agents in the broader applications market and digital business. · Best practices for selecting and managing data management systems with an emphasis on data lakehouses, data management platforms, multi-modal databases, data warehouses, data lakes, and emerging database technologies like graph, vector and NoSQL. · Best practices for evaluating and selecting tools across the data integration, data engineering, data catalogues/metadata management and data streaming markets. · Good understanding of how modern data management environments need to be architected to future proof against new emerging and disruptive technologies. These architectures include the Data Fabric, the data mesh operating models, federated data management practices and the ability to create and manage data products. · Exhibited knowledge on upcoming AI-Ready data management capabilities and technologies including knowledge graphs, semantic enrichment, RAG architectures and integration frameworks to support AI models from data perspective including MCP, A2A etc. What you’ll do · Impress with your understanding of best practices and inspire by detecting emerging next practices and trends in your field of research. · Identify critical questions facing Gartner clients and crafting appropriate research methods to address them. · Create and deliver high value presentations off the back of the body of research over time. · Conduct research and produce innovative, thought-leading, impactful, analytically-deep, fact-based research analysis. · Assist the sales organization in selling and retention on any topic covered by the Analyst's team. · Provide high quality and timely research peer review. · Lead or participate in research community meetings to discuss research issues and collaborate effectively with peers. · Support Sales organizations with Research Briefings, POC engagements and other Consulting SAS engagements for both clients and prospects of Gartner research. What we expect Experience · 12+ years of experience within the field of data management. · Demonstrate significant applicable experience in the related industry discipline and deep knowledge of a particular market, role, or user strategies in any of the specific areas mentioned above. · Proven experience in presenting to clients at events and conferences, performing workshops and briefings. · Previously held a leadership role within business or technology field in data management practice areas. · Deep understanding of both technology and industry to include the market, vendors, products and user strategies in specific areas. Education · Bachelor's Degree and/or advanced professional qualification(s)) in related field. · Proven record of academic achievement at highest level. · Master's Degree in related discipline is an advantage. Skills · Exceptional analytical skills; ability to apply conceptual models, recognizing patterns and drawing and defending your research positions and conclusions. · Exceptional at influencing and at leadership skills. · Very good story teller. Articulate and succinct communication skills; ability to explain complex ideas effectively. · Strong writing skills. · Very strong team-working ethos. · Strong project planning and management skills. #LI-NA1 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 21,000 associates globally who support ~14,000 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. 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Responsibilities

Create and deliver high-value, fact-based research and analysis on data management technologies and trends for Gartner clients. Support the sales organization through research briefings, client engagements, and expert presentations to drive sales and retention.