Director Analyst – MES, Ops Tech

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Michigan.

📋 Description

• Provide guidance to business and technology clients regarding market landscapes, vendor selection, implementation, and software proposals.

• Conduct research, write, and offer advice on digital transformation and manufacturing solutions.

• Evaluate emerging technologies, ecosystems, architectures, and business models.

• Produce impactful research content, including Magic Quadrants, Market Guides, Hype Cycles, and Toolkits.

• Develop future-oriented research and thought leadership with actionable strategies.

• Identify client challenges and reshape strategies to facilitate progress.

• Distill market trends, emerging technologies, and independent insights into clear research positions.

• Deliver actionable advice through both virtual and in-person client interactions.

• Create and present at Gartner events, conferences, and client briefings.

• Assist Research and Sales with market insights, content creation, and client engagement.

• Perform timely, high-quality peer reviews of research content.

• Act as an industry expert representing Gartner's research, methodology, and strategy.

• Engage in innovation, ideation, and research discussions.

• Collaborate with colleagues across the research community.

• Enhance research processes and establish new procedures for service delivery.

• Guide and mentor junior team members.

• Foster ongoing client engagement through Gartner research and advisory interactions.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience; a Graduate degree is preferred.

• Over 10 years of relevant field or industry experience.

• Extensive experience in developing, managing, implementing, or utilizing manufacturing operations technologies.

• Strong understanding of cross-industry manufacturing processes, particularly in manufacturing operations management, manufacturing execution systems, and IT/OT integration.

• In-depth experience with MES.

• Familiarity with at least two to three areas including Manufacturing Operations, Production Management, Manufacturing Engineering, Operations Excellence / Continuous Improvement, Production Automation, and Production Logistics.

• Executive presence and the capability to establish credibility with executives and stakeholders.

• Strong organizational abilities and the capacity to meet tight deadlines.

• Excellent skills in research, writing, communication, and presentation.

• Strong analytical capabilities, including data synthesis, application of frameworks, and defending conclusions.

• Solid business and financial understanding.

• Comprehensive knowledge of the global and competitive landscape within the relevant subject area.

• Ability to work independently and collaborate across teams in a diverse global environment.

• Proficiency in navigating highly matrixed environments.

• Ability to effectively represent Gartner's research methodology and strategies at all organizational levels.

• Willingness and capability to travel up to 25% as needed.

🏝️ Benefits

• Annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, or an uncapped sales incentive plan based on the role.

• Generous paid time off (PTO).

• 401k matching up to $7,200 per year.

• Opportunity to purchase company stock at a discounted rate.

• Hybrid work environment offering virtual work flexibility alongside in-person collaboration.

• World-class benefits package.

• Highly competitive salary.

• Opportunities for professional growth and career development.

• Reasonable accommodations provided for qualified individuals with disabilities.