Senior Director, Analyst – Software Engineering for AI and Agentic Applications

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About the role

  • Senior Director analyst at Gartner, guiding software engineering leaders on AI-native and agentic applications. Creating research insights, market analysis, and actionable client advice.

Responsibilities

  • Create innovative, thought-provoking, high-leverage must-have insights content
  • Develop new insights and actionable approaches addressing client needs and requests
  • Conduct in-depth analysis to identify root causes of client barriers and needs
  • Establish insights positions across a team of analysts
  • Bring independent insights to Gartner leaders to influence research agendas
  • Research, analyze, and predict market trends and shifts
  • Provide actionable advice to clients and prospects through virtual and face-to-face interactions
  • Create and deliver presentation materials at Gartner events, industry and professional association conferences, and client briefings
  • Support BTI and Sales by serving as the voice of the market and driving client engagement
  • Perform timely, high-quality peer reviews of content
  • Build credibility as an industry expert representing Gartner insights, methodology, and strategy
  • Participate in innovation, ideation, and research discussions
  • Identify research process improvements and develop new processes for service delivery
  • Mentor and coach junior team members
  • Help clients engage regularly with Gartner insights and interactions

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience; Graduate degree preferred
  • 12+ years of relevant field or industry experience
  • Experience leading teams in the design, development, and deployment of AI-native applications, including applications powered by large language models (LLMs) and AI agent architectures
  • Deep knowledge and practical experience of agentic AI frameworks, orchestration platforms, model providers, and emerging patterns for building autonomous and semi-autonomous AI systems
  • Practical knowledge and experience of AI application architectures, including model integration, context management, harnesses, evaluation frameworks, observability, and management of applications in production
  • Knowledge of leading vendors and platforms in the AI application and agentic AI development ecosystem, including benefits, limitations, risks, and appropriate use cases
  • Executive presence and ability to establish credibility with executives and stakeholders
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to work under tight deadlines and produce high-quality deliverables
  • Excellence in research and writing
  • Strong written and verbal proficiency, analytical, and presentation skills
  • Ability to engage clients and respond effectively to questions
  • Proficiency in analyzing and synthesizing data and applying critical thinking
  • Strong communication skills and ability to explain complex concepts concisely and simply
  • Track record of presenting at large- and small-scale speaking engagements
  • Strong business and financial acumen
  • Deep knowledge of the global and competitive landscape within the subject area
  • Ability to work independently and collaborate across teams in a multicultural global team
  • Ability to represent Gartner's research methodology and strategies effectively at all levels
  • Willingness and ability to travel up to 25% where applicable
  • Fluency in written and spoken English required for daily communication with clients and colleagues in other provinces and the United States

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation
  • Annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, or role-based, uncapped sales incentive plan
  • Market-leading benefit programs
  • Generous paid time off policy
  • Charity match program
  • Flexible hybrid work environment, working virtually when productive and gathering with colleagues in person
  • Professional growth and development opportunities
  • Equal employment opportunities
  • Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities

Job type

Full Time

Experience level

Senior

Salary

CA$155,200 - CA$174,600 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

RemoteCanada

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