Sr Director Analyst

Sr Director Analyst - AI's Impact on HR and the Workforce

• This is an individual contributor role, based remotely in North America.

What makes Gartner Business and Technology Insights a GREAT fit for you? When you join the world's leading business and technology insights company, you'll be part of a team that values curiosity, expert insights, bold ideas and intellectual courage, while driving partnerships with global organizations to make the right decisions on their key initiatives. Through constant learning, discovery and collaboration, you'll not only help clients accomplish their mission-critical priorities, but also grow your career and the scope of your impact across industries. Our culture demands dedication — and rewards it with opportunity. If you're always looking for what's next in business and technology, Gartner is looking for you.

About this 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. Senior Directors serve as leaders within Gartner's Business and Technology Insights practice, establishing themselves as a credible voice within their area(s) of expertise across industries at regional and global levels. Using exceptional research and analytical skills, Senior Directors play a significant role in producing pragmatic and provocative research that Gartner clients consume and apply to support their key objectives. They are a trusted source of advice for clients, reinforcing Gartner's value every day by engaging them via virtual and in-person interactions, sales support visits and Gartner conferences to discuss complex client challenges and offer appropriate recommendations. As more seasoned members of the analyst team, Senior Directors also play a role in supporting junior analyst development and leading research discussions and collaboration.

This role is an opportunity to join Gartner's growing Human Resources Practice. This group is dedicated to tracking the leading edge of HR innovation — notably the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on HR and the workforce — and advising Chief Human Resources Officers (CHROs) and other HR functional leaders on related HR strategies, initiatives and investments. Senior Directors are expected to offer flexibility in what they can cover and how they channel their expertise.

What you'll do:

• Create innovative, thought-provoking and highly leveraged research offering compelling, objective and actionable advice for Gartner clients in multiple formats (i.e., writing, video, infographics, podcasts) on topics including (but not limited to) foreseeing, documenting and shaping AI in HR use cases, the role of the CHRO in enterprise AI implementation, and the transformation of the workforce given the emergence of AI.
• Deliver individualized advice rooted in quantitative and qualitative data and specific to a client role to CHROs and other senior HR leaders through video-based presentations and discussions.
• Track and work closely with vendors, market trends, emerging technologies and practices to remain ahead of the curve within the AI-driven HR technology space.
• Create and deliver presentation materials in person and via videoconferencing at Gartner events and client briefings.
• Actively drive innovation, ideation and research discussions, and collaborate effectively with peers in our research community.
• Identify research process improvements or develop new processes that help the team and Business and Technology Insights provide excellent service delivery.
• Mentor and coach more junior team members.

What you'll need:

• Bachelor's degree, or higher, and at least 12 years of relevant experience in HR functional and/or technology leadership roles or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A profound understanding of the challenges CHROs face as leaders within the enterprise and familiarity with the CHRO workflows and priorities.
• Experience successfully designing, implementing and managing HR AI strategies and initiatives.
• Deep first-hand knowledge of the HR tech landscape, including market dynamics, vendors, products and emerging use cases, particularly with respect to AI and generative AI, and their impact on HR processes, team structures and data governance.
• Strong written and verbal proficiency, analytical and presentation skills; ability to engage clients and respond effectively to questions.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a multicultural global team.
• Ability to take peer feedback and provide constructive feedback to others.
• Proficiency in analyzing and synthesizing data, including ability to effectively apply or create patterns and frameworks while drawing and defending conclusions to client challenges.
• High comfort level with presenting at large and small-scale speaking engagements.
• Strong business and financial acumen.
• Strong executive presence and ability to establish credibility with senior-level audiences.
• An innovative and proactive approach to problem solving, as well as a demonstrated track record of ownership to successful execution
• Ability to represent Gartner's research methodology and strategies effectively at all levels.
• Ability to conduct occasional travel, regionally and globally.

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.

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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