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About the role:
Gartner Analysts are industry thought leaders who create must-have insights, market predictions and best practices for a broad range of world-leading organizations. A Senior Director serves as a leader within Gartner ’s Business and Technology Insights (BTI) group, establishing oneself as a credible voice within their designated market at local, regional and global levels. Utilizing exceptional research and analytical skills, a Senior Director plays a significant role in producing pragmatic and provocative insights which Gartner clients consume and apply to propel their business toward key objectives. They are a trusted source of advice for clients, reinforcing Gartner ’s value every day by engaging them via in-person meetings, virtual meetings, sales support visits and Gartner conferences to discuss complex client challenges and offer appropriate recommendations.
A Senior Director possesses a keen eye for identifying gaps, problems and solutions within the market they serve. They use their knowledge to help clients make better decisions, solve complex issues and execute new practices that propel clients’ businesses toward key objectives and publish these pragmatic and/or provocative insights. Additionally, they reinforce Gartner ’s value every day by engaging clients via in-person and virtual meetings, sales support visits, Gartner conferences and industry events. This role is an opportunity to join Gartner ’s growing Human Resources Practice. This group is dedicated to tracking the transformation of the HR function — evolution of the HR functional structure, HR roles, and HR technology strategy — and advising Chief Human Resources Officers (CHROs) and other HR functional leaders. Senior Directors are expected to offer flexibility in what they can cover and how they channel their expertise.
What you will do:
Create innovative, thought provoking, and highly leveraged “must-have” insights 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) focusing on HR functional transformation, HR strategic planning, and HR technology strategy and use cases.
Develop new insights and ideas through thought leadership and offer compelling, actionable approaches to client's needs and requests that accelerate the client's ability to act.
Develop in-depth analysis to identify the root cause of a client’s barriers or overall needs and reframe thinking to drive strategy forward Demonstrate thought leadership in establishing insights positions across a team of analysts Bring provocative, independent insights to Gartner leaders that can evolve the course of a research agenda
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
Create and deliver high value presentation materials on and off stage for Gartner events, industry and professional association conferences, and client briefings
Support BTI and Sales: Provide sales support serving as voice of the market to help Insights teams create content and to drive engagement with clients to make progress against their critical priorities to grow their business
Provide high quality and timely content peer review
Build credibility as an industry expert to represent Gartner insights, methodology and strategy
Actively participate in innovation, ideation, and research discussions and collaborate effectively with peers in the Insights community
Identify research process improvements or develop new processes that help the team and BTI provide excellent service delivery
Be a mentor and a coach by supporting more junior team members
Be client-centric while actively seeking to help clients engage regularly and often with Gartner insights and interactions
What you will need:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience; Graduate degree preferred
12+ years of relevant field or industry experience in HR functional and/or HR technology leadership roles or an equivalent combination of education and experience; with the below subject matter expertise:
Profound understanding of the challenges CHROs face as leaders within the enterprise and familiarity with the CHRO workflows and priorities Experience successfully designing and leading HR functional transformations.
Knowledge of the HR technology landscape, including market dynamics and vendors, particularly with respect to AI, and their impact on HR strategies and workflows.
Demonstrate executive presence; can immediately establish credibility with executives and additional stakeholders Strong organizational skills; ability to work under tight deadlines and produce high quality deliverables Strong written and verbal proficiency, analytical and presentation skills; ability to engage clients and respond effectively to questions Strong communicator who is able to explain complex concepts concisely and simply Subject matter expert comfortable presenting at large and small-scale speaking engagements Strong business and financial acumen Ability to work independently, while also being intrinsically motivated to collaborate across teams and support the workflow of others, in a multicultural global team Learning agile and adept with navigating highly matrixed environments Ability to represent Gartner 's research methodology and strategies effectively at all levels Willingness and ability to travel up to 25% (where applicable) 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 20,000 associates globally who support over 13,000 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.
Gartner is the world authority on AI
At Gartner , you’ll join a company at the very center of the AI revolution. Gartner has proactive, objective guidance throughout clients’ AI journeys. We set the standard for how organizations leverage artificial intelligence to drive meaningful impact. You’ll have access to unmatched resources, expertise, and technology, and play a key role in helping Gartner and our clients innovate and grow as we leverage AI to transform business and technology landscapes.
It’s an exciting time to be at Gartner , with limitless opportunities to make a real impact, grow your skills, and build a lasting, meaningful career in a field that’s reshaping the way we operate. If you’re passionate about AI and want to be part of a team that’s guiding the leaders who shape the world, Gartner is the place for you.
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.
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