Director, CIO Analyst – Technology Implementation and Operations

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

📋 Description

• Monitor global market dynamics related to key industries, pertinent vendors, emerging technologies, and best practices to guide CIOs and IT Executives.

• Establish credibility as an expert in AI and platform technology, representing Gartner Business and Technology Insights.

• Engage in brainstorming sessions and cohort discussions on technical issues impacting CIOs, with a focus on AI.

• Conduct qualitative and quantitative research to provide thought-provoking insights for C-level clients.

• Develop evidence-based, easily digestible, defensible, and actionable content.

• Provide high-quality, actionable recommendations to CIOs, AI Leaders, and Technology Executives.

• Create and present materials for webinars, executive briefings, and client-facing events.

• Offer exceptional sales and service support to maintain and expand the Gartner client base.

• Recognize opportunities for research process enhancements or establish new processes to achieve team excellence.

• Mentor and guide junior team members.

⛳️ Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in a leadership role within the information technology sector across government, banking, manufacturing, or healthcare industries.

• A solid technical foundation rooted in IT department engineering discipline (e.g., platform engineer for AI, systems engineer, information security engineer, cloud engineer, solutions architect).

• Proven experience in preparing organizations for AI implementation—specifically in modernizing data architecture and cloud computing capabilities to support AI agent orchestration.

• A bachelor's degree in a relevant field or a comparable combination of education and experience.

• Exhibits executive presence and can quickly establish credibility with executives and stakeholders.

• Demonstrates a learning mindset and capability to navigate complex, matrixed environments.

• Ability to thrive in a highly collaborative atmosphere.

• Strong organizational skills with the capacity to meet tight deadlines while producing high-quality outputs.

• Excellent communicator who can convey intricate concepts clearly and succinctly.

• Proficient in written and verbal communication, analytical abilities, and presentation skills; capable of engaging clients and responding effectively to inquiries.

• Skilled in data analysis and synthesis; adept at applying patterns and frameworks while deriving and justifying conclusions to address client challenges.

• Capable of working independently, with intrinsic motivation to collaborate across teams and assist in the workflow of others within a diverse global team.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health insurance.

• 401k match up to $7,200 per year.

• Opportunity to acquire company stock at a discounted rate.

• Generous paid time off (PTO).

• Hybrid work environment offering flexibility.