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.Gartner is looking for an analyst to provide insights to our cloud service user and provider clients in the United States and beyond. As a Senior Director Analyst in the Cloud Infrastructure practice, coverage area will apply broad knowledge of IT Public Cloud, technologies, vendors (such as AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google GCP, Oracle OCI, Equinix), and deployment issues for our clients.Additionally, there will be a focus on non-technology aspects of digital infrastructure, including data center, pricing, and organizational challenges. This position will provide advice to clients on best practices for moving to a public Cloud (IaaS and PaaS) platform as well as specific guidance to clients on evaluating and selecting cloud vendors pricing contracts and cloud centers of excellence. This can include but is not limited to topics such as:Challenges and opportunities of the Heads of Infrastructure & OperationsCloud strategiesHybrid digital infrastructureMulti-cloud architecturesCloud PlatformsCloud SecurityCloud Native InfrastructureStrategic Cloud Platform Services / Cloud infrastructure and platform services (CIPS, IaaS, PaaS),Consulting, implementation, integration, or runtime services associated with theseImpact on and of GenAI on Heads of Infrastructure & OperationsSaaS implementation on top of cloud infrastructure sometimes known as SaaS Ops.Industry cloud implementations (for specific sectors)Cloud governanceSovereign CloudCloud SustainabilityEdge Infrastructure SolutionsColocationCloud & Digital transformationIntegration with SaaSAt Gartner, we emphasize cutting edge thinking, disciplined analysis and most important, actionability. We are passionate about helping clients solve business problems. If this resonates with you, and you have the skills and experience we are looking for, we'd like to hear from you.What you will do:Create innovative, thought provoking, and highly leveraged "must-have insight" contentYou will work with a collaborative team of highly experienced analysts and advisors to build authoritative insight and advice that directly addresses the priorities and challenges of cloud service provider clients.Serving as an authority on the technology market, buyer behavior, and local market implications (including regulatory and compliance) that affect the way cloud services are delivered across North America.Develop new insight and ideas through thought leadership and offer compelling, actionable approaches to client's needs and requests that accelerate the client's ability to actDevelop in-depth analysis to identify the root cause of a client's barriers or overall needs and reframe thinking to drive strategy forwardDemonstrate thought leadership in establishing insights positions across a team of analystsBring provocative, independent insights to Gartner leaders that can evolve the course of a research agendaResearch, analyze and predict market trends and shifts to provide clients and vendors with actionable insightsProvide clients and prospects with actionable advice aligned to their designated content area via virtual or face-to-face interactionsCreate and deliver high value presentation materials on and off stage for Gartner events, industry and professional association conferences, and client briefingsSupport BTI and Sales: Provide sales support serving as voice of the market to help Insights teams create content and to drive engagement with clients to make progress against their critical priorities to grow their businessProvide high quality and timely content peer reviewBuild credibility as an industry expert to represent Gartner insights, methodology and strategyActively participate in innovation, ideation, and research discussions and collaborate effectively with peers in the Insights communityIdentify research process improvements or develop new processes that help the team and BTI provide excellent service deliveryBe a mentor and a coach by supporting more junior team membersBe client-centric while actively seeking to help clients engage regularly and often with Gartner insights and interactionsWhat you will need:Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience; Graduate degree preferred12+ years of relevant field or industry experience.Strong knowledge of business, technology, channel & go-to-market conditionsDirect experience working for large vendors (such as AWS, Microsoft, Google, Oracle, IBM etc)Direct experience building a cloud selection and adoption strategy (key issues, vendors, partners and best practices)Deep understanding of the IaaS, PaaS or Cloud Infrastructure and Platform Services markets, the strengths of the hyperscalers, and the competitive landscape for adjunct IT services.Demonstrate executive presence; can immediately establish credibility with executives and additional stakeholdersStrong organizational skills; ability to work under tight deadlines and produce high quality deliverablesDemonstrate excellence in research and writing abilityStrong written and verbal proficiency, analytical and presentation skills; ability to engage clients and respond effectively to questionsProficient in analyzing and synthesizing data; can effectively apply patterns and frameworks while drawing and defending conclusions to client challengesStrong communicator who can explain complex concepts concisely and simplySubject matter expert comfortable presenting at large and small-scale speaking engagementsStrong business and financial acumenDeep knowledge of the global and competitive landscape within subject area as well as the interplay in that marketAbility to work independently, while also being intrinsically motivated to collaborate across teams and support the workflow of others, in a multicultural global teamLearning agile and adept with navigating highly matrixed environmentsAbility to represent Gartner's research methodology and strategies effectively at all levelsWillingness and ability to travel up to 25% (where applicable)What you will get:Competitive salary, generous paid time off policy, charity match program, Medical, Dental & Vision Plans, Parental Leave, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), 401K matching and moreCollaborative, team-oriented culture that embraces diversityProfessional development and unlimited growth opportunitiesLI-remoteWho 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.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.Gartner believes in fair and equitable pay. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is 172,000 USD - 202,500 USD. Please note that actual salaries may vary within the range, or be above or below the range, based on factors including, but not limited to, education, training, experience, professional achievement, business need, and location. In addition to base salary, employees will participate in either an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, or a role-based, uncapped sales incentive plan. Our talent acquisition team will provide the specific opportunity on our bonus or incentive programs to eligible candidates. 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