Gartner
Gartner
Gartner is a global research and advisory firm that helps enterprise leaders make informed decisions on mission-critical priorities. Its work combines expert analysis, consulting, executive guidance, research, and digital market services across areas such as technology, finance, human resources, legal, marketing, sales, and product strategy. Gartner also organizes more than 40 conferences and advises organizations on improving technology investments. Teams work within a hybrid model designed to support collaboration across a diverse, international workforce, with career opportunities spanning client services, consulting, research, advisory, technology, and corporate functions.

Senior Director of Data Management for AI Enablement

At Gartner, provide research and executive guidance on data management platforms and AI enablement. Advise enterprise leaders through insights, presentations, and client engagements.

Description

  • Develop original, high-value research and insights.
  • Create thought leadership and practical approaches that address client needs.
  • Assess client challenges, find root causes, and reshape perspectives to inform strategy.
  • Align a team of analysts around clear research positions.
  • Offer independent perspectives to Gartner leaders and help shape research priorities.
  • Track, analyze, and forecast market trends and changes.
  • Advise clients and prospects through virtual and in-person engagements.
  • Prepare and present at Gartner events, conferences, and client briefings.
  • Support BTI and Sales by representing market perspectives and advancing client engagement.
  • Review colleagues’ content promptly and to a high standard.
  • Represent Gartner’s insights, methods, and strategy as a trusted industry expert.
  • Contribute to innovation, idea development, and research discussions.
  • Work with colleagues across the Insights community.
  • Improve research workflows and create processes for delivering services.
  • Guide and mentor less experienced colleagues.
  • Encourage clients to engage consistently with Gartner research and experts.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience; a graduate degree is preferred.
  • At least 12 years of relevant industry or field experience.
  • Expertise advising on the selection, implementation, governance, and ongoing management of modern data platforms, including warehouses, lakes, and lakehouses.
  • Understanding of how data platforms support AI and agentic capabilities, including retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), vector databases, AI agents, and large language models (LLMs).
  • Technical guidance on context-layer architectures, including knowledge graphs, ontologies, metadata, and semantic models.
  • Expertise designing and assessing technical infrastructure that brings together data management, AI, and cybersecurity.
  • Able to establish credibility with executives and other stakeholders.
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to meet tight deadlines.
  • Excellent research and writing skills.
  • Strong written and spoken communication, analytical, and presentation skills.
  • Able to analyze and synthesize data and apply patterns and frameworks.
  • Able to explain complex concepts clearly and concisely.
  • Subject matter expertise and confidence speaking to audiences of varied sizes.
  • Strong business and financial judgment.
  • Deep knowledge of the global and competitive landscape in the relevant subject area.
  • Able to work independently and collaborate with multicultural teams around the world.
  • Adaptable learner who can work effectively in highly matrixed environments.
  • Able to represent Gartner’s research methods and strategies effectively.
  • Willing and able to travel up to 25% where applicable.

Benefits

  • Annual bonus tied to company and individual performance, or an uncapped, role-based sales incentive plan.
  • Market-leading benefits programs.
  • Generous paid time off.
  • 401(k) matching contributions of up to $7,200 per year.
  • Option to purchase company stock at a discount.
  • Hybrid work arrangement with flexibility to work remotely when productive and meet colleagues in person.
  • Professional development and career growth opportunities.
  • Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

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