Job Overview
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* As a Senior Director, you will lead a team of Analysts in creating innovative and thought-provoking research for clients at global cloud technology and services providers.
* Bring provocative, independent insights to Gartner leaders that can evolve the course of a research agenda
* Research, analyze and predict market trends and shifts to provide clients and vendors with actionable insights
* Provide clients and prospects with actionable advice aligned to their designated content area via virtual or face-to-face interactions
* Create and deliver high value presentation materials on and off stage for Gartner events, industry and professional association conferences, and client briefings
* Provide high quality and timely research content peer review
* Build credibility as an industry expert to represent Gartner research, methodology and strategy
* Actively participate in innovation, ideation, and research discussions and collaborate effectively with peers in the research community
* Research and track trends in public cloud, private cloud, hybrid cloud and server virtualization solutions from the point-of-view of technology, buyer behavior, market players and ecosystems.
* Track buyer and competitor behaviors to identify areas of differentiation and competitive advantage.
* Predict trends and disruptions that could affect growth and competitiveness of cloud service providers.
* Establish research positions that are acknowledged and adopted across a cohort of analysts.
* Provide high quality and timely research content peer review.
* Become a trusted advisor to client product managers and chief product officers of cloud providers by providing a regular cadence of high-quality interactions via 1:1 client inquiry.
* Provide sales support for large and global technology clients and prospects.
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Responsibilities
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1. Lead cross-functional teams to develop and execute strategic plans
2. Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients and stakeholders
3. Provide expert guidance and coaching to team members
4. Contribute to the development of research agendas and strategies
5. Collaborate with other teams to ensure alignment and effective communication
6. Stay up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies
7. Participate in business development activities to identify new opportunities
8. Support the development of proposals and pitches
9. Contribute to the creation of marketing materials and content
10. Represent Gartner at industry events and conferences
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Requirements
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* Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience; Graduate degree preferred
* 12+ years of experience working for technology providers in the cloud and/or data center infrastructure space.
* Expertise in public, private and hybrid cloud services and technologies.
* Expert knowledge of the cloud services market, including the leading providers, emerging providers and their offerings.
* Concrete experience of the product management lifecycle including product strategy, product realization, product launch, etc.
* Demonstrate executive presence; can immediately establish credibility with executives and additional stakeholders
* Ability to engage clients and respond effectively to questions during 1:1 client inquiry.
* Ability to produce high-quality written deliverables within scheduled deadlines.
* Ability to synthesize data quickly and accurately from multiple sources.
* Strong communications skills and ability to explain complex concepts concisely and simply
* Ability to comfortably present at large and small-scale speaking engagements
* Strong business and financial acumen
* Deep knowledge of the global and competitive landscape within subject area as well as the interplay in that market
* Ability to work independently, while also being intrinsically motivated to collaborate across teams and support the workflow of others, in a multicultural global team
* Ability to represent Gartner's research methodology and strategies effectively at all levels
* Willingness and ability to travel occasionally, regionally and globally.
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What We Offer
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* World-class benefits and highly competitive compensation
* Disproportionate rewards for top performers
* Flexibility and support for career growth and development
* Opportunities for collaboration and networking
* Recognition and reward for outstanding performance
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How To Apply
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Interested candidates should submit their applications through our website.
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Equal Opportunity Employer
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