Senior Director, Data Management for AI Enablement

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

📋 Description

• Develop compelling, innovative, and essential insights content that provokes thought and drives engagement.

• Create thought leadership pieces, new insights, and actionable strategies tailored to client requirements.

• Assess client challenges and needs, uncover root causes, and reframe perspectives to inform strategic direction.

• Establish insights positions collaboratively among a team of analysts.

• Provide independent insights to Gartner leadership and influence the research agenda.

• Conduct research and analysis to forecast market trends and shifts.

• Offer actionable recommendations to clients and prospects through virtual or face-to-face meetings.

• Design and present content at Gartner events, conferences, and client briefings.

• Support BTI and Sales initiatives by acting as the market's voice and enhancing client engagement.

• Execute timely and high-quality content peer reviews.

• Build credibility as an industry expert while representing Gartner's insights, methodologies, and strategies.

• Engage in innovation, ideation, and research discussions actively.

• Collaborate with colleagues throughout the Insights community.

• Identify enhancements to research processes and develop new service delivery methods.

• Mentor and coach junior team members effectively.

• Facilitate regular client engagement with Gartner insights and interactions.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience; a graduate degree is preferred.

• Over 12 years of relevant industry experience.

• Expert technical guidance on the selection, implementation, governance, and management of modern data management platforms, including data warehouses, data lakes, and data lakehouses.

• Understanding of how data management platforms support AI and agentic capabilities, such as RAG, vector databases, AI agents, and LLMs.

• Technical guidance on context-layer architectures, including knowledge graphs, ontologies, metadata, and semantic models.

• Expertise in designing and evaluating technical infrastructures that integrate data management, AI, and cybersecurity capabilities.

• Strong executive presence and ability to establish credibility with executives and stakeholders.

• Excellent organizational skills and capability to operate under tight deadlines.

• Exceptional research and writing abilities.

• Proficient in written and verbal communication, analytical, and presentation skills.

• Ability to analyze and synthesize data while applying patterns and frameworks effectively.

• Strong communication skills for clearly explaining complex concepts.

• Subject matter expertise and comfort in presenting at both large and small-scale speaking events.

• Solid business and financial acumen.

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

• Capable of working independently and collaboratively across multicultural global teams.

• Demonstrated learning agility and ability to navigate complex, matrixed environments.

• Proficient in representing Gartner's research methodology and strategies effectively.

• Willingness and ability to travel up to 25% as necessary.

🏝️ Benefits

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

• Leading market benefit programs.

• Generous paid time off (PTO).

• 401k match up to $7,200 annually.

• Opportunity to purchase company stock at a discounted rate.

• Hybrid work environment allowing flexibility to work virtually for productivity while also gathering in person with colleagues.

• Opportunities for professional growth and development.

• Reasonable accommodations available for qualified individuals with disabilities.